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Apple September Event 2016 |OT| Apple invents wireless audio
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Shanks D Zoro
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I don't think they are getting rid if all the USB slots, i thinking they are gonna add USB-C and maybe they will gradually phase out the other slots over time.
Not according to a recent manufacturer leak (assuming it is legitimate). It seemed to indicate that there would be 4 USB-C slots and a headphone jack...
I checked my eligibility and I'm ready for an upgrade though the iPhone Upgrade Program. Hopefully it goes smoothly. I'm guessing we can just reserve one in store then do the upgrade? Seems like we are getting a pretty solid upgrade here. Can't wait to see what that dual camera can really do.
Seems like an odd design choice. Does anyone really need more than 128 GB?
how do you check that?
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Anyone have experience going from AT&T Next (or equivalent non-AT&T phone financing plan) to Apple'S own IPhone Upgrade Program? Any weird or bad changes happen to your carrier plan if you went to Apple's financing?
I kind of want to just jump on Apple's plan and feel safe having Apple Care+ and an upgrade every year
I kind of want to just jump on Apple's plan and feel safe having Apple Care+ and an upgrade every year
Leona Lewis
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With 4K recording being the norm nowadays, even that is pretty paltry.
PhoncipleBone
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Curious as well, and how the pricing shakes out.
probably not but its 4x the storage for ~$100 more isn't that a good deal?
this is why they do it
Wireless speakers have noticeable lag IMO when watching video. Never tried with my headphones since I only use them for running
sweet thanks!
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Or Just go in the Apple Store app and attempt to buy a 6S model equivalent to whatever tier and size of 7 model you want (a 64GB 6S Plus is presumably equivalent in pricing to tomorrow's 128GB 7 Plus). Say you want to replace the iPhone you are currently viewing the app on and it will say if you're eligible.
Didn't realize you could do it from there too. That's nice so you don't have to go through the hassle of typing all the info in.
I'm hoping we can just reserve the phones like last time. It was actually a fairly nice and easy process. Plus it takes away the stress of making sure there's one in store and having to rush there.
LyleLanley
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When do we think the phones are going to ship out?
Zeyphersan
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I did it by opening the Apple Store app on my phone that's on the plan and selecting a new phone to "buy". It'll tell you that's phone's status
Edit: late to the party. Again.
EroticSushi
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I've been on the grandfathered unlimited ATT plan for the past few years but I want to change when my contract is over on the 12th. Not a fan of paying $100 a month for one line and I'm willing to cut back on my data usage.
Any recommendations for a carrier?
Any recommendations for a carrier?
Meicyn
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In for an Apple Watch 2. Been waiting patiently for the first gen product to pass. I'm really itching for a MacBook Pro but I expect it to not make an appearance. I never bought my MacBook Air with the intent to do music production or video editing but here I am, and its limitations are showing.
Uno Venova
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That's a great question. It seems to be less money in total than JUMP and I'd rather have Apple Care over any other insurance service.
By phone standards yes.
The entire smartphone industry really fucks everyone over on storage. The price per gigabyte on smartphones is a lot higher compared to USB drives, SD cards, and internal HDDs and SSDs.
Tranqueris
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I really just hope that they're aware that this is going to piss people off and that they have a really good solution that lets them do their new nonsense and doesn't hinder people that much. Something more than "we're including an adapter that will only really last for a few months like the rest of our pack in accessories, that's if you don't lose it in the first week,
and we're also introducing new wireless headphones that you can purchase for the low cost of a couple hundred dollars! Aren't we the best?"
(you will)
Zeyphersan
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Alright peeps, here's the iPhone Upgrade Program in a nutshell and an easy way to compare pricing:
It's the retail cost of the phone + AppleCare divided by 24 months. That's your monthly payment to Apple. Your plan is not affected at all but it HAS to be activated on one of the big four carriers. MVNOs need not apply
So for example an iPhone 6s Plus 64GB is $849 retail + $129 AppleCare = $978 divide by 24 months is $40.75 a month.
AT&T Next Every Year does the same thing, but AppleCare is not included. So $849 divided by 24 is $35.38 per month
I think T-Mobile JOD is an 18-month contract if I'm not mistaken? But there's a purchase price even at the end of that so it's hard to calculate the price per month
I don't know Verizon's or Sprint's yearly upgrade plans. Assume they're similar
It's the retail cost of the phone + AppleCare divided by 24 months. That's your monthly payment to Apple. Your plan is not affected at all but it HAS to be activated on one of the big four carriers. MVNOs need not apply
So for example an iPhone 6s Plus 64GB is $849 retail + $129 AppleCare = $978 divide by 24 months is $40.75 a month.
AT&T Next Every Year does the same thing, but AppleCare is not included. So $849 divided by 24 is $35.38 per month
I think T-Mobile JOD is an 18-month contract if I'm not mistaken? But there's a purchase price even at the end of that so it's hard to calculate the price per month
I don't know Verizon's or Sprint's yearly upgrade plans. Assume they're similar
I await the Internet's reaction with great anticipation. If Apple doesn't enable NFC for fast Bluetooth pairing I'm going to slam my head against my desk. Don't push wireless and then continue to lock off a method that makes it more convenient.
Dr. Feel Good
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T-Mobile.
They will use the charging case / lightning to pair. Like the pencil.
m_shortpants
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The new MacBook line is being revealed tomorrow?
not likely
That would be stupid as hell. It would make 3rd party headphones tedious to pair, and the lightning connector for pairing has already been destroyed by critics.
Plus NFC is super cheap, as opposed to using a proprietary method.
It may very well be a stupid move, but I think the pencil is where we should look for cues about how these will be designed, not what other Bluetooth headphone manufacturers.
Well know in 12-13 hours.
My personal bet on air pods:
They will be two earpieces tethered with a cable. At the inline remote, the cable will split revealing a lightning cable. This will be used for pairing and quick charge from your phone (30seconds-1 minute = 30 minutes listening).
The charging case will wirelessly charge the airpods for up to two battery cycles, it will have a female lightning port to charge the case.
It's usually a week or so.
safe bet is October
Zeyphersan
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icespide, I just realized, did your wife not know about the no headphones thing until the local news told her?
I told her before but she did that thing SO's do where they listen but don't really
Zeyphersan
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Zeyphersan
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Watch will likely look identical and use the same bands
Actually the bands might get an upgrade since all the nice ones are sold out at the Apple Store right now. I wish they would keep the same styles though, I love the Milanese loop and the leather loop, I just never got around to buying them
Leona Lewis
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I'll probably jump on the Apple Watch.
I have a lot of Amazon GC credit, so hopefully it's up for sale not too long after the general release date.
I have a lot of Amazon GC credit, so hopefully it's up for sale not too long after the general release date.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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Wooooo
Can't wait for the 6S+ price drop
Can't wait for the 6S+ price drop
I think it's going to look identical and there's nothing leaked to say otherwise iirc.
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