✔️ 2022-08-28 18:00:00 – Paris/France.
As hard as I try, I just can't get my mind off the next Apple event. Of course it doesn't help that either literally my job to think about Apple and its products almost 24/24, but I digress.
Unless you've been living under an orange all week, you know that Apple has officially announced that its Far Out event will be held on September 7, 2022. (opens in a new tab)At the event, we're waiting both the iPhone 14 (opens in new tab) and Apple Watch Series 8 (opens in new tab) will be royally announced via a pre-recorded event, though we know some in-person components will be showcased. It's an exciting time for Apple fans and users in general, as we all have some shiny new products to adore. And while I'm excited to see what Apple announces, I'm not convinced I'll be updating this year.
Like many people, I feel the financial pinch of today's world. Record inflation in many parts of the world is making me watch my wallet and bank account much more carefully. So if Apple wants me to buy a new device in September, they better bring their A-game.
What will make me buy a new iPhone
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Right off the bat, I know the iPhone 14 Pro (opens in a new tab) and iPhone 14 Pro Max are out of my budget. Not only that, I gave up on the idea that I needed a 'Pro' device, anyway. The best iPhone (opens in a new tab) for me will always be the one that lets me do everything I need to do while costing me the least amount of money.
Of course, if all the iPhone 14 rumors we've heard are true, it looks like most of the upgrades this year will be to the Pro models of the iPhone. So, is there anything that can make me buy a new iPhone this year? Yes, the “iPhone 14 Max”.
I like big phones, always have. It helps to have big hands to hold them, but big screens are generally more appealing to me. The rumor that the iPhone 14 Max, which is not a Pro phone but a larger version of the standard iPhone 14, has me the most right now.
I don't know if this rumor is true, but there has been a lot of speculation that Apple has ditched the mini version, as we saw on the iPhone 13, in favor of a larger version of the standard model. . Since the iPhone XS Max years ago, we haven't had a bigger non-professional iPhone, and I'm excited to see if it's real. The bigger battery, combined with a bigger screen and potentially more RAM, will be enough to make my head spin and maybe even enough to open my wallet.
What will make me buy a new Apple Watch
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Apple Watch is one of the devices I've never wanted to upgrade every year, because most of the things I use an Apple Watch for can very well be accomplished by older (or cheaper) versions.
This year, we've heard plenty of rumors about an Apple Watch Pro (opens in a new tab) releasing alongside the Apple Watch Series 8 at the Far Out event. Again, it looks like the biggest changes to the Apple Watch lineup will come from the rumored Pro model (which has sometimes been referred to as the Apple Watch Explorer Edition). With rumors of a bigger screen, a redesign, and even a more rugged Apple Watch all focused on the Pro model, there was one model that only got a little bit of attention, and it is the one that is most dear to my heart.
A new Apple Watch SE is rumored to be released in September, and I think the original Apple Watch SE offers great value to anyone who buys it. I think the second iteration could really blow it out of the water.
If Apple puts the always-on display on the Apple Watch SE, I'll pay whatever it costs to have this suction cup on my wrist. For me, the Apple Watch SE does everything I need it to, and the missing extra health features like ECG and Blood Oxygen apps aren't important to me. However, the always-on display is the only thing I miss when I strap on my SE instead of my Apple Watch Series 7.
Will I update my iPhone or Apple Watch this year?
It's hard to say. I choose Apple products over competitors because of how long they support their devices, and none of my devices really require an upgrade. They do everything I want them to do and show no signs of slowing down.
Of course, that doesn't mean Apple can't surprise me on September 7, and I'll certainly be paying close attention to all the details about new devices as they're announced.
Have fun watching the event!
— Luc
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