What to expect at Apple's September 15th event

guest · Sep 12, 2020

What to expect at Apple's September 15th event
A new Apple Watch and iPad Air are practically a given
September 11, 2020
https://www.engadget.com/apple-september-2020-event-what-to-expect-183014355.html

It’s early September, so Apple naturally has an event planned. But thanks to the coronavirus, next Tuesday’s event is going to be a little weird. Like WWDC, next week’s event will be virtual and (presumably) pre-recorded.

More significant, though, is that Apple has already admitted it will be launching its next generation of iPhones later than usual. That means this will likely be Apple’s first September event without a new iPhone since the tradition started with the iPhone 5 in 2012.
Here’s what the rumors and recent history suggest we’ll see.
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Apple Watch updates
The tag line for Tuesday’s event is “time flies,” which almost certainly is a nod to a new Apple Watch. The timing certainly fits, as Apple has introduced a new Watch at its September events since 2016.
This year, the rumor mill indicates we’ll see two new models: a high-end Series 6 as well as a more affordable option to replace the aging Series 3 Apple has been selling since 2017.

Physically, the Series 6 is expected to be essentially identical to the current model.
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An all-new iPad Air
According to various leaks and rumors we’ve seen, Apple is giving it a major design upgrade this year. Most notable is that it’ll take on a similar appearance to the iPad Pro with much thinner bezels and no home button.

Finally, we don’t know what the price will be here, but it’s a safe guess that Apple will keep the cost at $500 despite the big hardware changes.
An Apple subscription bundle
It hasn’t happened yet, but it could be announced next week -- Bloomberg reported that an Apple One subscription bundle would be ready this fall along with new iPhones.
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A new HomePod or AirPods
File these lower on the certainty list, but Bloomberg has reported multiple times that a smaller, cheaper HomePod would be released this fall.

The original is starting to show its age, and though it sounds excellent for its price, a $300 speaker is still a tough sell for a lot of people. Combined with the fact that Apple has some much-needed software improvements on the way (like letting the HomePod work with music services besides Apple Music) and the timing for a new speaker does make sense.
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guest · Sep 15, 2020

How to watch Apple’s September Apple Watch and iPad event
September 15, 2020
https://9to5mac.com/2020/09/15/how-to-watch-apple-event-live-stream/

Apple’s “Time Flies” event is set for September 15 at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET. The Apple Watch and iPad focused event from Apple Park could include other announcements for things like the company’s AirTags and the anticipated Apple One services bundle, but the iPhone 12 lineup isn’t expected to be unveiled until an October event. Read along for several different ways to watch the Apple event live stream on September 15.

For the major hardware announcements, we’re expecting the Apple Watch Series 6, a replacement for the Apple Watch Series 3, an updated iPad Air with an all-new design, and possibly an 8th-gen iPad.
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Other likely announcements include the Apple One services bundle, software release dates for iOS 14, watchOS 7, iPadOS 14, and tvOS 14. It’s also possible the “Time Flies” event could see the unveiling of Apple’s Tile-like AirTags item trackers and AirPods Studio over-ear headphones that have been in the works for some time.
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How to watch Apple event live stream on Sept. 15
The event starts at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. PT

Watch the official live stream on Apple’s YouTube channel here or embedded below

Watch on any device at Apple’s Events website

Watch from Apple’s TV app on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple TV, and other supported devices

And whether you can watch the live stream or not, be sure to stay tuned to 9to5Mac as we’ll have live in-depth coverage of everything that Apple announces.
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guest · Sep 15, 2020

Apple announces updated eighth-generation 10.2-inch entry-level iPad for $329
September 15, 2020
https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/15/...-entry-level-ipad-price-release-date-features

Apple has announced the eighth-generation version of its basic iPad: an update of its entry-level 10.2-inch tablet that upgrades the processor to a faster A12 chipset (last seen in the 2019 iPad Air and iPad mini models), while still maintaining the same $329 price point. Education customers will also be able to get the new iPad for a discounted $299.

The A12 chip brings Apple’s “Neural Engine” processing capabilities to its entry-level iPad for the first time, with a promise of twice the graphics performance. Apple says that the new model will still fit existing cases, including its keyboard case and those made by Logitech. It’ll also still work with the first-gen Apple Pencil, like the previous model.
The new iPad will also run iPadOS 14 and offer the new features that Apple had showed off for the upcoming software update, including the new Apple Pencil features like hand-written text input.
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Apple: Apple introduces eighth-generation iPad with a huge jump in performance

guest · Sep 15, 2020

Apple introduces the Apple Watch SE, a cheaper Apple Watch
September 15, 2020
https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/15/apple-introduces-the-apple-watch-se-a-cheaper-apple-watch/

In addition to keeping old generation devices at an entry-level price, Apple is introducing a brand new Apple Watch at a cheaper price point. The new Apple Watch SE features the same design as the newly announced Apple Watch Series 6. But it costs $279.

“The second thing we're doing to make Apple Watch available to even more people is to create a new model that combines elements of Series 6 design with the most essential features of Apple Watch, all at a more affordable price,” Apple COO Jeff Williams said.
The Apple Watch SE uses the S5 system-on-a-chip, which was first released for the Apple Watch Series 5. However, it has the same, big display as the one on the Series 6. It also has the same accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and altimeter as the ones in the Series 6.
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The Apple Watch SE will be available on Friday. Pre-orders start today.
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Apple: Apple Watch SE: The ultimate combination of design, function, and value

guest · Sep 15, 2020

The new Apple iPad Air 4th Gen comes with A14 Bionic processor, all-screen design and USB-C
September 15, 2020
https://mspoweruser.com/apple-ipad-air-4th-gen-a14-processor-usb-c/

Apple today announced the all-new Apple iPad Air 4th gen with the new A14 Bionic processor, all-screen design, and USB-C. The new A14 Bionic processor is built using 5nm manufacturing process offers better performance without sacrificing battery life. Also, the new Apple iPad Air is now available in five new finishes, features camera and audio upgrades, and a new integrated Touch ID sensor in the top button.
Pricing and Availability:
The new Apple iPad Air will be available starting next month on apple.com and in the Apple Store app in 30 countries and regions, including the US. Wi-Fi models of iPad Air will be available with a starting price of $599 (US) and Wi-Fi + Cellular models start at $729 (US). The new iPad Air, in 64GB and 256GB configurations, will be available in five beautiful finishes including silver, space gray, rose gold, green, and sky blue.
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Apple: Apple unveils all-new iPad Air with A14 Bionic, Apple’s most advanced chip

hawki · Sep 23, 2020

"The new Apple Watch says my lungs may be sick. Or perfect. It can’t decide.

Both the Apple Watch Series 6 and Fitbit Sense have new blood-oxygen apps. They’re mostly useless...

The way consumer tech companies are marketing health capabilities is getting ahead of what their gadgets can actually, reliably do. That’s a dangerous trend, and it jeopardizes the potential positive effect that collecting body data could have on our health...

There are important differences in the blood oxygen data that Apple and Fitbit report. But in my experience, neither company’s measurement serves much purpose at all..."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/09/23/apple-watch-oximeter/

guest · Oct 3, 2020

Apple Watch SE review: pay a lot less to give up only a little
The new default Apple Watch is here
October 2, 2020
https://www.theverge.com/21496928/apple-watch-se-review-smartwatch-wearos-price-specs-features

Apple’s smartwatch lineup has gone from straightforward to surprisingly complex seemingly overnight. Where we used to have this year’s model or last year’s model at a lower price to choose from, now Apple is selling three distinct Apple Watch models at varying price tiers and with varying options.

In this piece I’m reviewing the one in the middle: the brand-new, but not really new inside, Apple Watch SE. Starting at $279 for a 40mm version or $309 for the 44mm, it’s considerably less than the flagship Series 6 and not that much more expensive than the aging Series 3.
Essentially, it’s the same thing as a Series 4 from 2018, with just two minor differences: the SE doesn’t have the ability to measure your ECG, but does have an always-on altimeter.
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Overall, if you’re shopping for your first Apple Watch, the Watch SE is a very compelling option. It’s more fully featured than the Series 3 and is likely to be supported with software updates for a longer time, but comes in at a way more accessible price than the flagship Series 6.
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