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It’s nearly time for Apple’s September event. Called ‘Glowtime,’ this event is where Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 16, as well as new versions of the Apple Watch and AirPods. If you’d like to be among the first to see what’s new, here’s where you can watch the September 2024 Apple Event.

Watch the September 2024 Apple Event

The September 2024 Apple Event will take place today, Monday, September 9, 2024. It begins at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. Apple will be streaming it on YouTube and on its website.

Apple’s fall events are typically its biggest, bringing new iPhone reveals among other announcements. If past trends continue, the iPhone 16 (and other products) will be available for pre-order shortly following the event.

That’s how you can watch the September 2024 Apple Event. To keep up with any news out of the showcase, visit our Apple topic page and give it a bookmark.

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    September 9, 2024 6:00 AM

    Donovan Erskine posted a new article, Watch the September 2024 Apple Event here

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      September 9, 2024 5:02 AM

      Another year another iPhone event. Today’s Apple discussion thread? 10 am PST

      https://www.apple.com/

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        September 9, 2024 5:09 AM

        Excited to see more AI stuff.

        Pissed you can’t finance without a big 3 contract now.

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          September 9, 2024 5:56 AM

          Are they getting rid of the Upgrade program?

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            September 9, 2024 5:57 AM

            No. For a while now you couldn't do IUP without a contract with the big 3 tho. As an MVNO customer, that's annoying, but the workaround was to just do 0% financing on an apple card and buy applecare+ and the payment was exactly the same.

            They got rid of that loophole.. last year? maybe? maybe the year before.

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              September 9, 2024 5:59 AM

              I did t realize that since I’ve always been with Verizon since I’ve had an iPhone.

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                September 9, 2024 6:04 AM

                yeah. it's honestly enough to almost make me consider switching, which is annoying, because $40/mo for unlimited everything on my phone and watch is tough to beat over on any of the big 3.

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          September 9, 2024 10:16 AM

          Damn. I have visible and an Apple Card. So there’s no way for me to get 0% interest on a new phone?

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            September 9, 2024 10:17 AM

            Nope. Not unless they change it this year.

            Blame Goldman Sachs’s.

            I filed a complaint. Sounded like I was not the only one.

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              September 9, 2024 10:17 AM

              Wow that’s shitty.

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              September 9, 2024 10:58 AM

              They are selling the phone this month but all the AI features are coming later? Am I understanding that right?

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                September 9, 2024 11:01 AM

                Yeah, you can request in to the beta now. they're releasing the features to beta "next month" so not long to wait.

                The ai features are in the 15 pro (i believe) or the 16+.

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        September 9, 2024 5:14 AM

        15 Pro here so I'll wait another year.

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          September 9, 2024 6:14 AM

          same here. but even then, either my battery will have to be shit or they announce something ground breaking. I'm getting tired of upgrading every 2-3 years

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        September 9, 2024 5:15 AM

        I have a 13 mini with a dying battery so it is time for an upgrade.

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        September 9, 2024 5:22 AM

        Gonna be upgrading to a 16 Pro from a Pixel 6 Pro. Time for a change for me. I only have 128GB on the P6Pro, so wondering how much I'll need on an iPhone. How do iPhone's do with storage? My main thing is photos, that's about it.

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          September 9, 2024 5:28 AM

          You can use Google Photos to sync your photos with their cloud . You have to open that app so it syncs changes and it can delete the photos from your phone if you wish to do so.

          Or you can pay storage on iCloud and just use the iOS Photos app.

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            September 9, 2024 5:45 AM

            Yeah, I'm currently paying $2.99 for Google 1, so wondering if it would be easier to switch to Apple's shit, or just stick with Google 1.

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              September 9, 2024 5:54 AM

              I stuck with Google after I switchef from my Pixel 3A for some years but then moved to iCloud just recently.

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          September 9, 2024 5:31 AM

          If you offload photos periodically to your desktop, 128GB or perhaps even 64GB should be fine. FWIW I have a iPhone SE (3rd gen) 64GB and I'm currently sitting at 29 GB of space used, which is currently all apps, iOS, or system data. I'd be surprised if the 16 Pro base model had less than 128GB space, so I think that should be fine.

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            September 9, 2024 5:46 AM

            Rumors are saying it starts at 256 this year, no 128GB model.

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          September 9, 2024 6:44 AM

          I don't do anything less than 512GB but I take a lot of photos

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            September 9, 2024 6:46 AM

            I mean if you offload them you don't need the space. I have several thousand photos, close to 10k and have a 128GB model with 50GB free. I don't keep most photos on the phone itself.

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              September 9, 2024 7:01 AM

              I don't like to offload them. If I want to see a picture from 2014, I want to see that picture.

              Photos mean a lot to me and are a huge part of why I love my iPhone.

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                September 9, 2024 7:04 AM

                I mean they are still "there" and I'll randomly look at older pictures and it takes less than a second. So quick I don't even notice the photo isn't there. It's a pretty common accurance for me to do so.

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                September 9, 2024 8:23 AM

                yeah literally the point of icloud, they're all "there" they just don't need to be on-device at the same time. i've got every photo i've ever taken since 1996 on my phone right now, but it's not taking up any real room

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          September 9, 2024 7:07 AM

          The phone will last for 4 year or so, get more storage than you think you will need.

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            September 9, 2024 8:17 AM

            Yeah, that's what I'm thinking.

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        September 9, 2024 5:44 AM

        Might be Apple Watch event too, unless they decide to put that in next month’s Mac event.

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          September 9, 2024 5:55 AM

          Watch are also announced on this event

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        September 9, 2024 5:53 AM

        I might upgrade my 14pro if the trade in end up being no cost to swap out but otherwise I'm probably good unless there's some earth shattering new feature.

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        September 9, 2024 6:00 AM

        Rocking an iPhone 14 Pro, still works great. I'm going to pay $100 to have Apple switch it out with a new one in a couple of months (right before my AppleCare expires). With a new battery I should be able to get another couple of years out of it.

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        September 9, 2024 6:01 AM

        Woah that's today I thought they usually were on a Tuesday!

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          September 9, 2024 6:05 AM

          Yeah, it's all a day earlier today, Possibly because of the debate tomorrow? They don't wanna share the spotlight? Dunno..

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        September 9, 2024 6:05 AM

        Might be time to upgrade my 11.

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        September 9, 2024 6:05 AM

        I wonder what kind of jokes and gags they'll go with this time. The humor actually hit pretty well at WWDC.

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        September 9, 2024 6:17 AM

        14 Pro here but I will probably upgrade just due to ideal timing right now plus eliminate the last thing in my possession that uses a lightning connector. Which, given all my moving and traveling lately, would be extremely nice to simplify.

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        September 9, 2024 6:23 AM

        On a 15 already so not looking at phones today. My watch is a series 6 though, so time to replace it.

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        September 9, 2024 6:30 AM

        I doubt they'll have one this year, but I wonder if Apple will have a foldable soon.

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        September 9, 2024 6:32 AM

        New "Capture" button the right side opens the camera instantly and lets you control the shutter too, sounds kind of cool.

        https://www.macrumors.com/2024/01/18/iphone-16-capture-button-touch-pressure/

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          September 9, 2024 10:06 AM

          If I’m understanding correctly, users will be able to open camera and choose the type of capture (photo or video) just by interacting with this single button?

          I like the sound that. I miss a lot of great moments trying to swap between photo or video mode, sometimes winding up in portrait or slo-mo by accident

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        September 9, 2024 6:35 AM

        My 13 Pro is having a very hard time charging these days. Looking forward to a USB-C port and the higher-resolution camera they added in the 14.

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          September 9, 2024 6:41 AM

          I went from 11 Pro to 14 Pro and felt the camera got worse. Do not pin your upgrade hopes on a better camera, they've now added all kinds of processing to the files and it's annoying (my opinion at least).

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          September 9, 2024 10:02 AM

          this is the only reason i want to upgrade and it pisses me off

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        September 9, 2024 6:44 AM

        Feels like so long ago I looked forward to these and followed along the whole time for new announcements.

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        September 9, 2024 8:23 AM

        Have an iPhone 13 Pro and zero desire to upgrade. It’s plenty fast and battery still lasts ~2 days with my usage patterns

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          September 9, 2024 9:54 AM

          Yeah this is my position too. My brain gets excited at the idea there’s a new phone I could get but I can’t imagine what it would have to convince me to upgrade from this.

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          September 9, 2024 9:55 AM

          I bought the mini and it was a mistake :( I had to get a battery case which defeats the purpose.

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          September 9, 2024 9:58 AM

          My 14 pro only lasts a day or so, but I plan on swapping it for a new via AppleCare emergency replacement program.

          Do yourself a favor and don’t look at the new phones in the Apple Store, the screens on the newer phones are significantly better.

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            September 9, 2024 10:01 AM

            I got a new battery for my 14 Pro at Apple, cost like $95.

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        September 9, 2024 8:53 AM

        I just upgraded from an XR to a 15 Plus. Going to probably be another 5-6 before I’m thinking about upgrading! Honestly, that upgrade wasn’t even as huge as I thought it would be. Aside from drastically improved battery life, everything else is basically the same. I can’t imagine why anyone with a 15 era phone would consider upgrading now.

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          September 9, 2024 10:10 AM

          I’m still rocking my XS. I always wind up waiting 4-5 years between phones

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        September 9, 2024 9:00 AM

        I’m watching this one since I’ll probably upgrade from my X to the 16 Pro. I just hope they don’t skimp on the hardware and have everything be obsolete by the time they roll out their more integrated AI features next year.

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        September 9, 2024 10:07 AM

        zzz I'm going to ride my 15 Pro for as long as possible. Especially with the battery health features, the battery will finally last. I still have 100% health on my day one 15 Pro.

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          September 9, 2024 10:15 AM

          That's pretty fricken' awesome honestly!

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        September 9, 2024 10:34 AM

        Does this lady look like a black Cheryl Hines or is it just me?

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        September 9, 2024 10:35 AM

        anyone keeping track of how many times they're said "machine learning"? I lost track

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        September 9, 2024 11:35 AM

        100% Fiber packaging! So you can eat it and it'll magically make you shit like never before!

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      September 9, 2024 10:08 AM

      Welp, just ordered a case as the stream went live. https://www.peakdesign.com/products/everyday-case-for-iphone-16-pro?variant=41298188697677

      I love this case. It allows me to instantly securely attach it to my motorcycle handlebars.

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      September 9, 2024 10:25 AM

      Airpods Pro are my most used technology right behind my Kindle Scribe. Cant wait to see what new jazz they have for that product

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        September 9, 2024 10:28 AM

        Yeah I'd be down for some new pros. Mine are a couple of years old and the left one is fucking up part of the time.

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          September 9, 2024 10:30 AM

          Fuuuuck USB-C charger for new Airpods. Day 1 purchase

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            September 9, 2024 10:31 AM

            Okay this new transparency stuff looks brilliant

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        September 9, 2024 10:32 AM

        Mine have been incredibly frustrating. I don't know if I got a lemon or what. They don't always recognize when they are in the case so they stay connected to my phone and drain the battery. Even when it does recognize they are in the case, sometimes one of them won't charge and which one doesn't charge randomly changes. I kinda hate them.

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          September 9, 2024 10:35 AM

          Sounds like you got a bad pair - I do not have that issue. Did you buy them recently? I'd swap

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            September 9, 2024 10:37 AM

            No, I've had them for like a year and a half.

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              September 9, 2024 10:38 AM

              Get the new set that's coming out! They look awesome. Seriously Airpods Pro is the best tech I own in my house, the only tech that I say "wow" every time I use it. I'm an audio guy so I might be a little biased lol

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          September 9, 2024 10:48 AM

          I've owned two pairs of pro's and noticed this happening once in while. I wish the case would beep or something when one them isn't charging.

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        September 9, 2024 12:04 PM

        I miss being able to tap on the ear bud to do things like answer calls and pause/skip tracks.

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      September 9, 2024 10:28 AM

      Huge updates to Apple Vision Pro like:

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      September 9, 2024 10:31 AM

      Apple seems to have much higher expectations of my desire to exercise than I do.

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      September 9, 2024 10:31 AM

      What separates these new noise canceling AirPods from the AirPods Pro?

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        September 9, 2024 10:32 AM

        Lotta new stuff , active noise cancellation and conversational awareness. Great if you have my job, pretty much the best thing ever. So it seems (they are saying) if someone comes up to you and starts talking it will take you out of noise cancellation mode. if it works, it's brilliant

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        September 9, 2024 10:33 AM

        Open versus in ear canal.

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        September 9, 2024 10:39 AM

        lol Apple comin’ for the entire hearing aid industry now

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        September 9, 2024 10:45 AM

        Some people don't like the tips on the Pro's so this is a way to up sell those customers.

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      September 9, 2024 10:34 AM

      I hope I never find someone spending 550 dollars on Airpods Max . Horrible price for that product

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      September 9, 2024 10:34 AM

      Over 500 for headphones. Ffs.

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        September 9, 2024 10:36 AM

        Yeah it is a horrible price for that product. So many options that are better for cheaper. But it's "apple" lol

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          September 9, 2024 10:38 AM

          And it’s still lightning I think

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          September 9, 2024 10:40 AM

          The problem for me is that they look something only douchebags would wear. They're very showy, scream Apple, and are unnecessarily expensive, which is why I probably associate them with douchebags. All you need is a pair of wrap-around Oakley's and the look would be complete.

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          September 9, 2024 10:55 AM

          They're heavy too and not water proof so you should be careful bringing them for a walk and it randomly rains and that godawful case design.

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          September 9, 2024 11:36 AM

          I can't think of any that are cheaper that are better.

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        September 9, 2024 10:37 AM

        Take a look at the Focal's...

        https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q9Y2WG1

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        September 9, 2024 11:35 AM

        That is incredibly cheap for a pair of quality headphones.

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      September 9, 2024 10:40 AM

      So no Airpods Pro 3. Bummer.

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      September 9, 2024 10:40 AM

      Honestly? I'm a little suprised they aren't leveraging the Apple Intelligence/AI stuff with the Airpods Pro to have a kind of universal translator thing - youre speaking with someone in a foreign language and it just fluidly translates it for you. I think they'lll probably roll that out later though

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      September 9, 2024 10:41 AM

      Apple is so boring now. Small iterative changes galore.

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        September 9, 2024 10:43 AM

        Pretty much what you can do when you are the market leader and dominate player in a smart phone duopoly. The trick is keep the devices longer and wait for bigger leaps or all the small changes to add up.

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          September 9, 2024 10:59 AM

          I would think that they would try some new products to see if they go or don't. They have a shitload of money and could spend some of that money experimenting.

          HP, of all companies, tries different things all the time. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. When they don't, they use the data to inform new products or improvements to older product lines.

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            September 9, 2024 11:00 AM

            Apple just launched a totally new product in an unproven market earlier this year.

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              September 9, 2024 11:14 AM

              One. That's awesome.

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                September 9, 2024 11:21 AM

                which company is launching new product categories every couple years?

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        September 9, 2024 10:45 AM

        Brand loyalty is a mofo

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        September 9, 2024 10:46 AM

        The stuff they are doing in the chip space is way more than "small iterative changes."

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        September 9, 2024 10:47 AM

        what were you hoping for? Modern smartphones are approaching 20 years old. It's a mature product just like laptops were ages ago. No one laments that new laptop models aren't massive changes from the previous year. The biggest upcoming change is AI.

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          September 9, 2024 10:49 AM

          It’s been like this for all smartphones for probably the last 10 years. Most of the changes or features are all software changes, not hardware.

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            September 9, 2024 10:50 AM

            yeah the biggest major hardware change anyone should expect next is foldables. An iPhone that folds into an iPad would be fantastic.

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          September 9, 2024 10:51 AM

          I’m not sure. Same products, new coat of paint. It’s fine just boring.

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      September 9, 2024 10:45 AM

      The hearing stuff coming to Airpods Pro 2 is going to be big. Using them as concert earplugs? Hearing test + legit OTC hearing aids? That can be life-changing.

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      September 9, 2024 10:51 AM

      None of this apple intelligence stuff hits for me. My sushi party invites are ok

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        September 9, 2024 10:55 AM

        Yea, none of this does anything for me.

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        September 9, 2024 10:57 AM

        Generative AI is kinda boring to me. The technology behind it is cool, but the practical uses are silly. Also, I feel like AI is just going to be talking to AI. It’ll write this amazing email for you which will then be read and summarized (because nobody gives a fuck) by other AI and that person will then respond with their AI! What an amazing future. You might as well just say 90% of everything we write or share is bullshit and we need help to make the bullshit really amazing.

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          September 9, 2024 11:01 AM

          Email summaries seem useless because I’d still want to see the actual email and make sure no details were missed. If I have to open and read the email anyways- nothing has been gained. And the promised gains of not having to read an email are like - 1 minute of time? Hooray

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            September 9, 2024 11:03 AM

            And the promised gains of not having to read an email are like - 1 minute of time? Hooray

            Maybe you get very little email but the fact is that people with sufficient means will hire an entire assistant to help with this sort of thing so they spend less time triaging and reading useless emails among other tasks.

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      September 9, 2024 10:53 AM

      I missed the start of this, is this AI shit only on the 16 or is it part of the OS?

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        September 9, 2024 10:55 AM

        It’s only on the 15 and 16 models iirc. It’s also not going to be in the EU or other countries to start

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        September 9, 2024 10:55 AM

        it's in the OS but you need recently hardware (15/16) that's sufficiently powerful to run it

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          September 9, 2024 10:58 AM

          Any 15 or specifically a 15 Max?

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            September 9, 2024 11:00 AM

            15 Pro and Pro Max, not the 15 base

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              September 9, 2024 11:37 AM

              Yeah I meant to say Pro. I always get these pros and max’s and pluses confused haha

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      September 9, 2024 10:53 AM

      LOL SHOTS FIRED AT RABBIT R-1

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      September 9, 2024 11:00 AM

      This camera control button is gonna be pretty awesome!

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        September 9, 2024 11:01 AM

        Yeah, this is actually going to be very useful.

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      September 9, 2024 11:03 AM

      “May I take a picture of your dog?”
      “Sure”

      “Siri, what kind of dog is this?”

      Lol https://x.com/CDisillusion/status/1833203639269413247

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      September 9, 2024 11:03 AM

      When does iOS 18 come out what time

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      September 9, 2024 11:06 AM

      Will this help so my phone doesn’t instantly dim the screen outside?

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      September 9, 2024 11:07 AM

      iPhone 16 sounds like a huge upgrade from the 15, wow.

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        September 9, 2024 11:09 AM

        The thing blows my 13 away. Wonder if the Pro model will be worth it to me, though. I went from an X to a regular 13, but not sure if the added expense of the Pro will be worth it considering this upgrade is already huge. What I really need to do is replace my watch Series 3.

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          September 9, 2024 11:12 AM

          Get a Pro for the better screen. It’s crazy the 16 still has 60hz refresh rate in 2024

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        September 9, 2024 11:11 AM

        I was just thinking that. The 15 to 16 upgrade is pretty wild.

        Hope the 15pro to 16pro is similar.

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      September 9, 2024 11:11 AM

      the only thing I want out of all that is the genmoji feature.

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        September 9, 2024 11:12 AM

        Horse thumbs up

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        September 9, 2024 11:12 AM

        It feels like playing Scribblenauts in real life. But other than that, I'm not sure how much other AI I'd use.

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      September 9, 2024 11:15 AM

      Woah woah woah. Not grade 4, but GRADE 5 titanium?! Unbelievable

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        September 9, 2024 11:18 AM

        Now you're just being a dick. Grade 2 and grade 5 titanium are the two most common forms that titanium is used. Grade 5 is the most durable alloy with aluminum and vanadium in it. It's strong and corrosion resistant. It's a defined thing and it's a legit callout.

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          September 9, 2024 11:23 AM

          ^^ Hasn’t used grade 6 titanium

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            September 9, 2024 11:29 AM

            As a total watch nerd, I have more than a passing acquaintance with Grade 2 vs 5 titanium. Enough that I won't buy any more Grade 2 titanium watches. :D

            Specifically calling out grade 5 for the construction of an everyday item like a phone is a legit feature. I understand that cruncht1me is unimpressed by incremental changes to Apple's products. Well, iPhone 15 Pro was also grade 5, so this isn't even an "improvement."

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            September 9, 2024 11:39 AM

            Need grade 9 so I can interface Siri with my brain.

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          September 9, 2024 11:29 AM

          I’m sure it is. Let me slap this $20 case on it first.

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        September 9, 2024 11:25 AM

        Fuck everything

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      September 9, 2024 11:25 AM

      The dedicated camera button that is touch sensitive might be the biggest addition to the phones this year.

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      September 9, 2024 11:26 AM

      LOL - Cool guys don't look at explosions comes to the iPhone 16 Pro

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      September 9, 2024 11:27 AM

      4K120 is pretty damn cool.

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      September 9, 2024 11:30 AM

      The iPhone got rid of a physical home button years ago, because physical buttons were a thing of the past. So why is everyone going crazy for this camera control button?

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        September 9, 2024 11:32 AM

        Is this an honest question?

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        September 9, 2024 11:32 AM

        Fingerprints on the screen suck? Also you could take photos with the volume control, but that was limited in functionality, and technically just an override. This new button makes a lot of sense for people who shoot a lot on their phone.

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          September 9, 2024 11:34 AM

          "Fingerprints on the screen suck?"

          bro it is an oleophobic touch screen is this a serious post

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            September 9, 2024 11:36 AM

            Don't make me take a photo of my iPhone 14's screen.

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              September 9, 2024 11:44 AM

              apologies; didn't realize you secreted motor oil.

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        September 9, 2024 11:33 AM

        buttons are back baby, apple innovates again

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        September 9, 2024 11:33 AM

        Because camera is one of the main uses of a “phone” these days.

        Home was intrusive and used up a ton of space that’s available for screen.

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          September 9, 2024 2:02 PM

          They could have moved the home button to the edge.

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            September 9, 2024 2:09 PM

            do you actually think the iPhone would be better with a capacitive home button on the edge biased towards a certain handedness?

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              September 9, 2024 2:11 PM

              Are you saying that this new button isn't biased toward a certain handedness?

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            September 9, 2024 2:22 PM

            They could have but why would they? The touch gestures are much easier to use in various positions and prevent accidental actuation. Touch gestures are less discoverable but once you know it’s super easy to work with. The home button was an overall inferior design.

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              September 9, 2024 2:35 PM

              Where the home button was was an inferior design, and removing it and having a larger screen was a good decision. However, they have since added an action button, which can be set to act as a home screen button. They could have moved the home screen button to the edge when they removed it from the front.

              If touch gestures are so much better, then why have they added the action button and the new camera button over additional gestures?

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        September 9, 2024 11:33 AM

        Well, it's not a real button. It's a capacitive touch sensor.

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          September 9, 2024 2:03 PM

          The whole screen is already a capacitive touch sensor. Why is one needed on the edge of the phone?

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        September 9, 2024 11:34 AM

        I mean technically they brought a new button last year with the "action button". This one is a step above though being capacitive as well as a button. As someone who takes a lot of photos, this is an awesome addition

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        September 9, 2024 11:34 AM

        I don't understand. Because something was done one way before, we should just stick to it and never even go back to something similar? What is the question?

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        September 9, 2024 11:35 AM

        Makes it a lot easier to take photos holding it vertically or in landscape

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        September 9, 2024 11:36 AM

        it’s not really a button, it’s like the MacBook trackpads, when you apply pressure it has haptic feedback tricking you into feeling it press

        magic!

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        September 9, 2024 11:40 AM

        That physical button was taking up screen real estate.

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        September 9, 2024 11:56 AM

        With the camera control button you can maintain your grip and hand position to take a photo (or change controls), all without touching the screen and thus shifting where the camera is pointing in the process.

        I mean if you are someone who doesn’t gives a shit about taking good photos maybe it’s not a big deal, but for others it can be a great feature.

        Might be hard to consider other people’s opinions but it’s actually a company’s job to care even when you don’t.

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        September 9, 2024 12:36 PM

        the physical home button took up a large amount of space that could've gone to the screen, this doesn't. Next question.

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        September 9, 2024 1:19 PM

        Maybe they're allowed to try new things and revisit old things?

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      September 9, 2024 11:37 AM

      words like "the most extraordinary iphone ever" ceases to have meaning.

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        September 9, 2024 11:38 AM

        the guy they had saying that line sounds like he's dead inside.

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          September 9, 2024 11:40 AM

          granted, it's impossible to say that line without throwing up a little in your mouth. that dude probably had to rehearse it 50+ times and he's dead inside, killed by that line.

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        September 9, 2024 11:44 AM

        It never had meaning in the first place. Of course it’s better than the previous one or they wouldn’t have launched it

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        September 9, 2024 1:23 PM

        Tim Cook need to just be honest "Yeah its new, I guess? Honestly, buy it, don't buy it. Who cares. Ok you all ahve to leave now. Lets go. Get up. Go. OUT. NOW LEAVE, NOW."

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      September 9, 2024 12:49 PM

      Not sure why I should pick the Pro over the regular. I really want ProMotion, but the screen and video upgrades don't sound worth it for me. Ugh, sucks that ProMotion is gated to the Pros (and won't next year). My 12 Mini is too cracked to survive another year lol

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        September 9, 2024 1:03 PM

        Get the 16, it sounds like a better 15 Pro minus a few features.

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        September 9, 2024 1:05 PM

        Unt the regular iPhone get promotion I'd never recommend them. Once you daily drive a phone with high refresh, using a 60hz screen you can just feel the choppiness. Even opening or closing an app, which you do dozens of time every day, is so much better on a high refresh display

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          September 9, 2024 1:10 PM

          Yeah, but since I’m happy enough with the consistency of animations on my 12 Mini, unless I upgrade I figure it won’t bother me. Even though I’m usually v picky about frame rates in games.

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        September 9, 2024 1:19 PM

        120hz is sweet

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        September 9, 2024 2:08 PM

        p+u hehehe

        I have also dropped my 12 a lot. It is actually scuffed quite a bit on the corners, but the glass has been fine for the most part.

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          September 9, 2024 9:52 PM

          Mine was mostly fine until it took a really bad fall and completely shattered the back. It seemed like it was functioning fine, but parts of it are starting to fall apart - thermal throttling, autofocus failure. Who knows what’s next lmao

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        September 9, 2024 2:36 PM

        Once you pro motion you never go back

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      September 9, 2024 1:30 PM

      did anything remotely interesting get announced ?

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        September 9, 2024 1:51 PM

        Have you ever heard of AI?!?!?!?

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          September 9, 2024 1:57 PM

          yeah i thought apple announced AI a few months ago

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            September 9, 2024 2:06 PM

            They announced it again cause AI

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            September 9, 2024 2:10 PM

            Yeah and these are the first ones made for AI as they upgraded the hardware for it.

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        September 9, 2024 1:55 PM

        Wifi7

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      September 9, 2024 2:45 PM

      Release candidates are available now.

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      September 9, 2024 7:41 PM

      Color options for the Pro Max is lacking.

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      September 9, 2024 7:50 PM

      pinch copy/paste is 2 years old? it looks so cool

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWiMWEG8lD8

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      September 9, 2024 8:15 PM

      Can we get better Siri speech to text with the help of AI. It’s hilariously bad.

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