Apple event September 10th

Bob24

Vudgie wrote: »

Do you have a recommendation for the charging mat that you use?

Thanks

I am using a SliceCharge Pro (can charge 2 devices plus an Apple Watch). I got it on Indiegogo when it was 70 dollars, but to be honest I don’t think I would recommend it for the full price they are charging now. Main reason being that while it works they never managed to get it Qi certified, and I only have moderate confidence in the company.

For charging an iPhone, AirPods and an Apple Watch and around the same price, I’d say Nomad has a better product (although it only has 3 Qi coils rather than 5 on the SliceCharge Pro).

And for someone who doesn’t need/want Apple Watch charging, I think this looks rather promising: https://www.makezens.com/article/zens-liberty-16-coils-wireless-charger/

Bob24

Vudgie wrote: »

I wonder will they release a stripped down version to compete with the firestick?

Not impossible but I’d be surprised. I think their strategy to get increased exposure for their services is to work with TV manufacturers to integrate Apple software directly into the Smart TVs. Like this (even with Samsung!): https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00082624/

Creamy Goodness

Mr.S wrote: »

A streaming stick isn't a bad idea with the launch of their streaming coming up.

AppleTV+ is launching on 2018, 2019 TVs of major manufacturers. They're also launching on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.

I doubt we'll see a streaming stick from Apple, an updated AppleTV with a focus on Apple Arcade, yes, but a streaming stick I'm not too sure.

Oafley Jones

eeloe wrote: »

Have they ever tried to compete with cheaper products?? Ever?

iPod shuffle.

Bob24

Oafley Jones wrote: »

iPod shuffle.

I wouldn’t say it was an attempt to compete with cheaper products. More a way to generate more sales with a new product category (with its super basic functionality the Shuffle didn’t really compete with cheaper iPod competitors with a display, and many people buying a Shuffle would actually already have had another regular iPod and bought the Shuffle as an add-on for specific uses).

jack presley

It has

https://twitter.com/markgurman/status/1171094784745725953?s=20

Headshot

Mr.S wrote: »

Well that's a huge let down

At least it will have that in common with the new IPhone

jack presley

Mr.S wrote: »

Well that's a huge let down

Just one guy's theory though. Could be off the mark.

Agent Coulson

Will Apple TV+ or the new iPhone be the main priority hard sell tomorrow I wonder.

Gumbo

Headshot wrote: »

At least it will have that in common with the new IPhone

A bit like every phone release this year. Phones have reached a point where there’s not much left.

Short of making my tea in the morning, I’m not sure what Samsung or apple can add to any phone going forward. Camera progression is all that matters now IMO.

Sonics2k

I do love MKBHD.

https://twitter.com/MKBHD/status/1171296917717831680

Creamy Goodness

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Will Apple TV+ or the new iPhone be the main priority hard sell tomorrow I wonder.

This is the iPhone event, the eyes will be on that. They will of course show Apple TV+ off.

My guess at a rough timeline

3 mins fun intro video
5 mins - retail store update - new location, customer sat levels through the roof.
20 mins - Apple Watch update, new bands, new case materials.
10 mins - watchOS feature recap
30-40 mins - iPhone 11, pro, pro max. specifically focusing on the camera updates, AI machine learning features using wide angle lens i.e. uncrossing someone back into the photo etc. our best ever.
3 minute new Apple TV+ show trailer.
20 minutes Apple TV+ pricing availability and perhaps new hardware.
5 mins wrap up, only apple.

there's a rumour about a one more thing which depending what it is could throw this timing way off.

jack presley

Don’t forget the new Animojis. We’ll need a few minutes for them.

Creamy Goodness

jack presley wrote: »

Don’t forget the new Animojis. We’ll need a few minutes for them.

they will be included in the iPhone 30-40 minute slot. they should a lot of them at WWDC so this update will just be one or two new animals etc.

MillField

iPhone naming is hilarious:

iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 4S
iPhone 5
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5s
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone SE
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone X
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max

...and now possibly:
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max

..or..
iPhone XI
iPhone XI Pro
iPhone XI Pro Max

DubDJ

Looks like the reverse wireless charging that was rumoured isn’t coming after all. A new rumour (anti-rumour :P) is saying they couldn’t get it to a point they were happy with.

MG is saying that ‘one more thing’ is the new budget 10.2” iPad also.

So the new iPhone this year boils down to updated cameras, FaceID improvements and a spec/colour update?

If true, seems like one of the smallest updates, alongside the iPhone 7 a few years back. More like an iPhone XSS tbh.

Edit: also they’re supposed to be dropping 3D Touch which is a downgrade in my opinion. I used it regularly and found it a great addition.

MillField

DubDJ wrote: »

they’re supposed to be dropping 3D Touch which is a downgrade in my opinion. I used it regularly and found it a great addition.

Same, it's a pity to see that go.

MillField

Yep, presumably a long press or something like that. Still not as nice an experience as 3D Touch.

Somedaythefire

Yeah it's a long press. It's terrible. On the home screen if you long press an app, it first goes to the 3D touch items, then you have to keep holding it to rearrange apps. It's a really bad implementation in my view.

awec

I expect this year to be fairly underwhelming. iPhone segment to be the same as last year, waffling about tech specs as if anyone cares.

“This is our greatest iPhone ever, and we know you’ll love it.”

Oafley Jones

Normally change phones every year, but the XS update was laughable, this is looking almost as bad. Was somewhat interested in the reverse charging, but not if I'm loosing touch ID. It used to be the camera updates that would really sell me, but they've really fallen off. Now I'm considering Nilay Patel's advice "If photos are important, keep your iPhone and spend the money on a Sony RX".

Sad Professor

awec wrote: »

I expect this year to be fairly underwhelming. iPhone segment to be the same as last year, waffling about tech specs as if anyone cares.

A lot of people only care about tech specs, something they have been very vocal about over the years.

Anyway I think the low expectations are a very good sign that the new iPhones will be well received.

drunkmonkey

kceire wrote: »

A bit like every phone release this year. Phones have reached a point where there’s not much left.

Short of making my tea in the morning, I’m not sure what Samsung or apple can add to any phone going forward.

Cut the size in half for starters. Motorola RAZR V4 is on the horizon along with a few more. Phones are too big at the moment. Apple should have always kept something around the iPhone 4/5 size. I've no doubt they'll probably bring back something maybe next year. If the iPod 7th Gen was given phone capabilities they wouldn't be able to keep it on the shelves.

awec

Sad Professor wrote: »

A lot of people only care about tech specs, something they have been very vocal about over the years.

Anyway I think the low expectations are a very good sign that the new iPhones will be well received.

Nobody cares. The only reason to talk about tech specs is you don’t have enough interesting scenarios to talk about instead.

Who gives a **** how much ram or what CPU your phone has, people want to know what they can do with it. And new Animoji’s don’t count.

Apple devices have always been relatively low specced, and it has never been an issue because nobody really cares, given how good Apple have been at nailing interesting scenarios and user experience.

lee_baby_simms

Is it likely that the Xr will have 100 quid knocked off the price?

turfthrower

Hmm. I dunno about the size thing. I went from an iPhone 7 Plus to an X, and really miss the larger screen. I'm gonna upgrade to an iPhone Pro Max (or whatever it's called) partially for the cameras but also for the larger size.

drunkmonkey

lee_baby_simms wrote: »

Is it likely that the Xr will have 100 quid knocked off the price?

Doubtful, they don't like price drops but sales are in the bin as Apple's pricing is all wrong so it's possible.

Creamy Goodness

I'd say the XR will stick around at a lower price range. so the line up will be


iPhone XR - basically 100$ off
iPhone (this is the new XR)
iPhone Pro (5.8" and 6.5" the new XS and Max).

adox

Is it 5pm or 6pm this evening?

Creamy Goodness

6pm, the 5pm ones are in the spring time.