Apple's Big Announcements

The leaks were right.

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Hereā€™s the latest with Apple.

  • Appleā€™s new products unveiled!

  • Major software updates incoming!

  • & more

Note: Expect shorter-than-usual issues this week & next, as I will be busy with iPhone 16 coverage on YouTube! Thanks for understanding.

šŸ“Š Poll

Last week, I asked: Based on the rumors, are you planning to upgrade to the iPhone 16? Why or why not?

Here are some of my favorite replies:

Yes - ā€œIā€™ve been holding on to my iPhone 13 Pro because it is such a solid phone. However, my battery health has degraded, and Iā€™ve been missing out on new features like Dynamic Island and an always on display on the pro, so I think itā€™s time. Additionally, I want to be able to use Apple Intelligence and the (hopefully) better Siri we will receive at some point. Very excited for the iPhone 16 line, especially the pro models.ā€

No - ā€œNo. I own a 15 Pro Max bought in May this year while switching from android. I wanted the 120 Hz and the larger screen size, not necessarily the pro camera features. A lot of iPhone 16 Pro Max improvements are for cameras, and I am interested in Apple Intelligence features more, but I will also get on 15 Pro Max, so keeping it is the right decision for me.ā€

This week: What did you think about Appleā€™s announcements - Satisfied or disappointed? Why?

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šŸŽ Appleā€™s Big Announcements

Apple announced the iPhone 16 this week and the pre-orders just went live. Hereā€™s the recap:

  • iPhone 16 and 16 Pro have relatively minor changes externally, but significant changes internally.

  • Externally: New colors, Camera Control Button for all models, Action Button for the non-Pros, 48mp Ultrawide camera for the Pros, and slimmer bezels for the Pros.

  • Internally: All iPhone 16ā€™s get bigger batteries, 8GB of RAM, A18 chip, Wi-Fi 7 support, and Apple Intelligence.

  • All 16ā€™s also get an improved thermal design for better heat dissipation, while the Pro models get an additional graphite-clad aluminum substructure.

  • iPhone 16 Pro models also get up to 26% faster 5G speeds and can even charge at 45W now.

  • If you want more specifics, I made a video outlining the nitty gritty details of the iPhone 16 & 16 Pro.

Apple Watch

  • Apple also announced a new Apple Watch Series 10. This wasnā€™t quite the redesign we hoped for, but it looks to be a solid upgrade for many.

  • It comes in 42mm & 46mm, is 10% thinner than the Series 9, has a 40% brighter display (thanks to the wide angle OLED display), and it charges faster than the S9.

  • It also has Sleep Apnea detection, a new depth gauge (up to 20 feet), and the ability to play music through the speaker.

  • The new standout colors are Jet Black and Rose Gold for the Aluminum model. The more expensive model is now Titanium, which replaces Stainless Steel.

  • It starts at $399 and there are several new bands to choose from this year.

  • Apple also launched a new color for the Apple Watch Ultra 2: satin black.

AirPods

  • Two new models of AirPods 4 were announced. Active Noise Cancellation & Transparency Mode are the only key differences between the two.

  • The cheaper model is $129 and the ANC version is $179.

  • There was also a minor update to AirPods Max, adding just USB-C and new colors. No changes to the chipset inside, despite being 4 years old.

  • In related news, Apple just received FDA approval for its Hearing Aid feature coming to AirPods Pro 2. This is the FDA's first authorization of over-the-counter hearing aid software!

My take: I was surprised to see Wi-Fi 7 support come to all iPhone 16 models and I was also surprised to see how big the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 looks!

As usual, I will be purchasing everything announced and you will find coverage on my YouTube channel!

šŸ“² iOS 18 & Software Updates

Next week will be a major one for software updates, as Apple will be rolling out its annual ā€œmajor updateā€ across all platforms. Hereā€™s what to expect.

  • For the first time ever, macOS Sequoia is going to be released alongside iOS 18.

  • Typically, Apple has a gap in the release date between the two, but not this time. Itā€™s likely due to iPhone Mirroring being such an important feature.

  • Alongside iOS 18/iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, weā€™re expecting watchOS 11, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and HomePod version 18 on Monday, September 16th.

My take: There will be several software videos on the channel next week, stay tuned!

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