2020 iPad and iPhone anticipations! (1 Viewer)

[DaveF]

Apple Sparks Speculation About September 10 Event With YouTube Livestream Test

Apple today launched a livestream test on YouTube that lists a September 10 date, which has led to some speculation that Apple could be holding an...

www.macrumors.com

that’s the speculation. But also:
however, and it could just be a random date entered for a livestream test, or the date that was used last year as last year's iPhone event took place on Tuesday, September 10.

Apple does not typically hold events on Thursdays, so September 10 would be an unusual choice.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Apple Sparks Speculation About September 10 Event With YouTube Livestream Test

Apple today launched a livestream test on YouTube that lists a September 10 date, which has led to some speculation that Apple could be holding an...

www.macrumors.com

that’s the speculation. But also:
however, and it could just be a random date entered for a livestream test, or the date that was used last year as last year's iPhone event took place on Tuesday, September 10.

Apple does not typically hold events on Thursdays, so September 10 would be an unusual choice.

I am with you on that.

It did seem very odd for Thursday to be an event day. It seems like it's always on a Tuesday.

The other thing we have been hearing is that some of the announcements -- mainly the Apple Watch (and I think) new iPad will be done via Press Release. So, that date could be related to the press announcement.

I am sure all of this will be solidified very shortly as we head into September.

 

[Johnny Angell]

Big updates to the iPad Air and iPad mini?

“Kuo: Apple Glasses to Launch in 2022 at Earliest, New 10.8-Inch iPad and 9-Inch iPad Mini Coming in 2020/2021 - MacRumors”

Kuo: Apple Glasses to Launch in 2022 at Earliest, New 10.8-Inch iPad and 9-Inch iPad Mini Coming in 2020/2021

Apple has long been rumored to be working on some kind of augmented reality headset, and in a new note to investors, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said...

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Are VR glasses usually worn over prescription lenses? I wonder when we’ll get to the point that VR glasses will have prescriptions that can be adjusted to the user?

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Are VR glasses usually worn over prescription lenses? I wonder when we’ll get to the point that VR glasses will have prescriptions that can be adjusted to the user?

My understanding is that you would get your prescription fitted for the VR eyewear. I could be wrong about that. However it seems
people would look silly walking around with essentially 3-D looking glasses over their own

 

[DaveF]

This is a remarkable rumor, and I don't believe it. I don't belive that two months from shipping, Apple is still undecided on the hardware components. At this point, that's all locked down and they're in manufacturing, or very close to it.

iPhone 12 Pro Likely to Ship With 60Hz Display, But Launch Delay to Add 120Hz Possible

Apple may delay the iPhone 12 Pro launch due to supply chain issues with the 120Hz display, or face cancelling the feature entirely, according to...

www.macrumors.com

 

[Ronald Epstein]

If this were true I would rather they delay the iPhone 12 Pro launch until they get it right. Otherwise, it's a missing feature that we will have to wait another year for.

 

[DaveF]

<shrug>
high frame rate screens aren’t deciding factor for me. Pretty far down the list of features I’m looking for. I’d much rather a screen that can dim way down while still looking good for night use.

 

[DaveF]

Not about new product rumors, but sort of related: about resale value and upgrade purchase decisions.

Linked: "Where did Mac’s resale value go?"

Via Om: So I wondered, how much can I get for my 8-month old Macbook Pro? I mean…

adamchandler.me

 

[DaveF]

I missed this rumor from seemingly well-regarded rumorer, Jon Prosser. If true, I may not be able to buy an iphone until November. I was hoping for a tech-dopamine hit in October on the outside, Waiting until November is going to be hard.

Leaker Jon Prosser: Apple Watch and iPad Launching in September, iPhone 12 Event to Take Place in October

Apple last month confirmed that this year's iPhone 12 models will launch outside of their normal September timeframe and will be "available a...

www.macrumors.com

New, adjusted Apple dates!

Apple Watch & iPad
- Via press release
- Week 37 w/c Sep 7

iPhone 12 event
- Week 42 w/c Oct 12

iPhone 12 devices
- Preorders week 42 w/c Oct 12
- Shipping week 43 w/c Oct 19

iPhone 12 Pro devices
- Preorder and shipping in Nov (no exact date yet)

 

[Sam Posten]

w/c is week commencing right? 7th is Labor day so that is out. Rumor is the 10th which is weirdly a Thursday. So either the 8th or 10th if Prosser is right.

Will see but count me in!

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Hoping there will be ARM notebooks announced as well

 

[DaveF]

Yes, “w/c” is week commencing. Totally not obvious and I forgot to copy that explanation in.

Will be watching for iPad release to see if it interests me.

but I think we want iPhone Pro this year? So maybe waiting for November on that,

 

[Sam Posten]

Hoping there will be ARM notebooks announced as well

I suspect not til spring

 

[DaveF]

@Ronald Epstein

Report: Super-Lightweight 12-inch MacBook Powered By Apple Silicon to Launch This Year

Apple has designed a 12-inch MacBook powered by Apple Silicon that weighs less than one kilogram and the company intends to launch it by the end of...

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If you didn't see it, rumors about an ARM MacBook releasing this Fall. My guess has been that Apple will debut its "Apple Silicon" first in a laptop to demonstrate both its speed and battery life. I was starting to think it might be a MacBook Pro to come first, after WWDC. But maybe it will be the MacBook as I was guessing previously.

Caveat rumors. Might all be wrong and we don't see the laptop until 2021. Don't know until we know.

 

[Johnny Angell]

What’s expected for the new iPads?

 

[Sam Posten]

Spec bumps mostly, with evolutionary improvements.. They are a mature product so don't expect big innovations every year.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Spec bumps mostly, with evolutionary improvements.. They are a mature product so don't expect big innovations every year.

Agreed. It seems like the AIR is getting the biggest spec bumps/features from the Pro line

 

[DaveF]

What’s expected for the new iPads?

Reduced bezel / larger screen iPad Air.
Possibly a changed TouchID location.

 

[DaveF]

iPhone rumors are converging. Implied is the big iPhone 12 Pro will have a 120Hz screen.

Bloomberg: Apple Launching iPhone 12, Apple Watch Series 6, iPad Air, Smaller HomePod and AirPods Studio This Fall

Apple has a number of products in the works that are set to debut this fall, and this evening, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Debby Wu shared...

www.macrumors.com

Also this if you're hoping 5G is a "killer-app" for a $1000 pocket computer:

a few testers have found 5G disappointing with the current 5G networks "not improving connection speeds much."

 

[Ronald Epstein]

iPhone rumors are converging. Implied is the big iPhone 12 Pro will have a 120Hz screen.

Bloomberg: Apple Launching iPhone 12, Apple Watch Series 6, iPad Air, Smaller HomePod and AirPods Studio This Fall

Apple has a number of products in the works that are set to debut this fall, and this evening, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Debby Wu shared...

www.macrumors.com

Also this if you're hoping 5G is a "killer-app" for a $1000 pocket computer:

Yeah, I think a lot of people are going to be gravely disappointed in 5G.

I provided the YouTube video of Renee Richie (perhaps in this thread) who basically talks about the technology not being at the point where everyone can get optimal speeds. You really need to be very, very close to one of the phone company's 5G transponders to get those incredible speeds and most people don't have that kind of access.

So, if I am understanding this all correctly, the 5G is going to be no faster than 4G for the near future.