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Apple iPhone event - October 13
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muddyrivers
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For those interested in spoilers, here is the details behind what is to be revealed at the event according to a known and very reputable leaker (I couldn't find one article that had all of the leaks so there's multiple links here for the different parts of the announcement -- all info is sourced from the same leaker though):
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Full iPhone 12 lineup leaks: Camera upgrades, pricing, release dates, colors, and more - 9to5Mac
A massive leak on social media today claims to offer full details on the iPhone 12 lineup. Apple is expected...
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iPhone 12 release dates scattered between October 23 and November 20
The leak: Apple has a wildly unorthodox release schedule for iPhone 12 models this year, according to Kang 康总 (97.8% accurate). iPhone 12 (6.1-inch) and
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HomePod mini coming at October event for $99
The leak: Apple's smaller HomePod is set to be announced at next week's October special event, according to the all-knowing Kang 康总 (97.8% accurate). The
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‘AirPower’ returning at October event as new MagSafe chargers
The leak: Apple is set to bring back the MagSafe brand at their October event happening next week, according to Kang 康总 (97.8% accurate). After canceling
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lazyboy97o
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At this point I’m not really sure what could entice me to upgrade. From the iPhone 4S to the iPhone X, I was consistently on the tock cycle, but the XR and 11 just didn’t seem worth it. My battery is starting to show signs of aging but it’s $69 to have it replaced by Apple.
Magnets to align wireless chargers is a feature I miss from my Palm Pre but I’ve managed for nearly a decade.
Magnets to align wireless chargers is a feature I miss from my Palm Pre but I’ve managed for nearly a decade.
TheDisneyDaysOfOurLives
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Hello Homepod Mini, welcome to my house...
Yep! Will be great for lesser used rooms. Hope they keep selling the original, which sounds incredible for its size.
TheDisneyDaysOfOurLives
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I can't justify $300 for a Homepod. I would love one, but my wife would murder me.
$99 for the mini though is the sweet spot.
They are way under $300 if you keep an eye out for deals. Best Buy routinely has them for $199.
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Best HomePod Deals for April 2024
Apple launched the HomePod in February 2018 with a premium $349.00 price tag that matched the company's marketing angle, which presented the...
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TheDisneyDaysOfOurLives
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They are way under $300 if you keep an eye out for deals. Best Buy routinely has them for $199.
useful site for price tracking
Best HomePod Deals for April 2024
Apple launched the HomePod in February 2018 with a premium $349.00 price tag that matched the company's marketing angle, which presented the...
Macrumors is what I'm using to 'watch' the announcements this morning. I just don't think I ever look closely enough for the Homepod sales when they happen.
I grabbed a Google Home Max(?) when it sent on sale at Best Buy for like $40 a few months ago. That thing has got some kick to it.
TheDisneyDaysOfOurLives
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Helloooooooooooo iPhone 12. Can't wait.
TheDisneyDaysOfOurLives
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Though the camera on that iPhone 12 Pro is ridiculous. Man...
TheDisneyDaysOfOurLives
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Wife overruled me. Getting the iPhone 12 Pro.
lazyboy97o
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Anyone else find it odd that Apple subsidiary Beats announced new low-cost earbuds during the iPhone event? The price seems good. Of course switching to USB-C only highlights that the iPhone has not made the switch.
StarWarsGirl
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Genuine curiosity: what does the home pod mini do for $99 that the Echo Dot doesn't for $18 for prime members right now?
Jon81uk
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Better integration into the Apple ecosystem rather than the Alexa one.
Siri will recognise your voice and read out your calender, reminders etc but also recognise family and read out theirs. Alexa requires changing accounts by asking for that to happen.
Better sound quality will be the big difference, the HomePod mini is probably closer to the original echo that was over $100 and the big HomePod is more like the Echo Studio or a Sonos device.
I use Alexa a lot to control Hue lights and similar. But what Apple showed with Siri answering specific people in relation to their own information is better as the integration with iPhone is better.
StarWarsGirl
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Gotcha.
You would think that the price point is a bit steep, though. We have Echos in about every room, and in mine, to get around the sound quality issue, I have it plugged into external speakers. It certainly has taken Apple long enough to enter the market. And then it's useless in a mixed family like mine (I use Android, my parents use Apple).
Of course, I say that about their price point, and inevitably people buy their stuff anyway.
Jon81uk
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Well technically they entered the market in 2017 with the original HomePod, but due to the higher price I don't think there was much interest due to the higher price point and many people already had Sonos or Echo devices.
But yes Apple are definitely aiming at a household where a majority have Apple devices. The want the consumer who is already bought into the Apple ecosystem.
D4vids0n1987
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I love apple, I have apple everything. Computer, and iPad, and iPhone. And Apple TV. However, I opted for Sonos speakers. Not only do they work with other devices besides apple. But they also work with more than one service.
TheDisneyDaysOfOurLives
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Received my iPhone 12 Pro and love it. I came from an iPhone X, so it's not like I had a bad phone by any stretch of the imagination. I had some technical issues with the phone so for the past 15-18 months, it hasn't worked quite right. So just having a phone work as intended is amazing.
I'm surprised by how much weight this thing has, but not in a bad way. It feels 'pro' like. In addition, the camera system is simply amazing. That's the biggest reason I grabbed it (with a family, photos are everything) and the quality level is outstanding.
My wife went from an iPhone 8+ to the iPhone 12 Pro and that has been a significant change for her. I think she's happy with the decision.
I'm surprised by how much weight this thing has, but not in a bad way. It feels 'pro' like. In addition, the camera system is simply amazing. That's the biggest reason I grabbed it (with a family, photos are everything) and the quality level is outstanding.
My wife went from an iPhone 8+ to the iPhone 12 Pro and that has been a significant change for her. I think she's happy with the decision.