You’d think I’d remember this from years past. My memory is very, very bad (it’s a medical condition) so I’m stumped. Eager to start binging reviews on YT 
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iPhone 16 Pro Max When does the review embargo lift?
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Think it's around launch day maybe the 18th?. if i recall correctly from years past. Dang my memory is slipping also. lol
Think it’s the Wednesday before launch day. So 18th September.
Ah yes, Wednesday before launch day! That sounds right. Thanks both of you!
I think it's the Wednesday before release, so the 18th this year.......
What is there even to review? The capture button and that’s it?
That’s precisely what I’m excited for. My phone is less of a phone and more of a pocket camera and social media machine. I try to avoid phone calls lmao. There’s also benchmarks and teardowns.
maybe even sooner, it was exactly one week after the keynote last year, so maybe even on monday
Did iOS 17 release on Monday last year? I remember it always being on Wednesday, so I’m hopeful if that’s the case the embargo drops today.
I like iJustine and enjoy her videos but there isn't really a point to watch her review because she is going to be positive and love it due to her Apple fan bias. I never seen her say anything negative about any Apple product ever.
But other tech Youtubers are more honest and will give a better perspective about the phone such as Marques Brownlee.
But other tech Youtubers are more honest and will give a better perspective about the phone such as Marques Brownlee.
Embargo should be Wednesday.
As far as reviews, I'm looking forward to
- The KING [FLOSSY!!]
- BooredAtWork
- 9to5Mac [Fernando]
- MaxTech
- YourAverageConsumer
- Justin Tse
- Karl Conrad
-Andres Vidoza
As far as reviews, I'm looking forward to
- The KING [FLOSSY!!]
- BooredAtWork
- 9to5Mac [Fernando]
- MaxTech
- YourAverageConsumer
- Justin Tse
- Karl Conrad
-Andres Vidoza
Gruber is always the one I look forward to.
I want to see Techrax throw one into some lava or whatever he’s doing these days
Last year the reviews dropped on Sep 19, a Tuesday.
But... Since we had the airpods today, I'm expecting the watch tomorrow and iphone on wednesday.
But... Since we had the airpods today, I'm expecting the watch tomorrow and iphone on wednesday.
That's what I'm saying. Apple Intelligence is the main feature and the 15s can all handle that. I'm not sure what there is to review beyond your standard benchmarks and a couple new camera features.
I’m a big Gruber fan, but I kinda hate his iPhone reviews tbh. They are way too positive IMO. Reeks of being a fanboy in those moments.
Uhhh what do you expect from the reviews? They receive early units from Apple. They won’t say anything bad. If there is something really bad, they will say “but it’s definitely worth it because XYZ”.
Anyway these videos are good to watch if you just got your phone and want someone to say that your purchase is good.
Anyway these videos are good to watch if you just got your phone and want someone to say that your purchase is good.
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Remember the days when the influencers used to be Walt Mossberg, David Pogue, and Ed Baig?
