Better late than never. Sorry for the long lead time on this follow up. Fall 2023 has been busy, lots of exciting things in the works. Trying out a new format with today’s blog to see if I can get these posts done faster. Possibly a bit less organized than previous post. Gonna try it out. Let me know if it’s working or not?
Thanks as always for ready and get pumped for tomorrow’s Mac event! What to expect from Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ Mac event taking place tomorrow October 30, 2023.
You can read my initial reaction to the Scary Fast event announcement on Threads below:
ianlecheminant threads: Apple Scary Fast Announcement
Apple Scary Fast Event Production Predictions:
iMac 24 M2/M3
iMac Pro 27 M2/M3 Pro
iMac Pro 32 M2/M3 Max
MacBook Pro 13 M3
MacBook Pro 14/16 M3 Pro/Max spec bump
USB-C Magic Keyboards
USB-C Magic Mouse
Be sure to check out my previous post on my specific iPhone 15 lineup specification predictions and compare them to the resale products on Apple iPhone Compare Page.
Will you be upgrading your iPhone this year? Let me know in the comments below or join the conversation on threads.
Read all of my Apple Wonderlust Event Predictions.
Products
iPhones
iPhone 15 Lineup Announced – Released
iPhone 15 Pro Lineup Price Predictions
iPhone 15 Ultra – Starting at $1,299.00
iPhone 15 Pro Max – Starting at $1,899.00
iPhone 15 Pro – Starting at $1,099.00
iPhone 15 Pro Lineup Prices Announced
iPhone 15 Ultra – Starting at $1,299.00 – Not announced
iPhone 15 Pro Max – Starting at $1199.00 – Announced
iPhone 15 Pro – Starting at $999.00 – Announced
Predicted iPhone 15 Ultra/Max/Pro Color Options: Silver, Space Black, Titanium ‘Titan Gray’, Pacific Blue
Announced iPhone 15 Ultra/Max/Pro Color Options: White Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium.
Expect lighter phones, longer battery life, higher storage capacities, USB-C and Thunderbolt Ports for improved charging and media transfer speeds.
Lighter phones – Yes
Longer Battery Life – No on par with last years iPhone 14 pro/pro max lineup see:
iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro: a titanic difference, or not really?
USB-C – Yes
USB-C 3.0 Supports (up to 10Gb/s) – 15 Pro
USB-C 3.0 Supports (up to 10Gb/s) – 15 Pro Max
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iPhone 15 Lineup – Released
iPhone 15 Plus – Starting at $899.00 – Announced
iPhone 15 – Starting at $799.00 – Announced
Predicted iPhone 15 Color Options: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Yellow, Product Red, Light Green, (Coral Pink – to be released Spring 2024)
Announced iPhone 15 Color Options: Black, Starlight, Blue, Yellow, Green, Pink
Expect a phone based on a combination of last year’s iPhone 14 and 14 Pro with refreshed color-ways, longer battery life, USB-C and Thunderbolt Ports for improved charging and media transfer speeds.
Lighter phones – Yes
Longer Battery Life – Yes slightly better year over year improvements see: Apple iPhone 15 vs. Apple iPhone 14
USB-C 2.0 – Speeds Only
Color matched USB-C 2.0 charging cable included in box for all models. – Not Announced all USB-C cables shipped in box for all models is standard USB-C 2.0 cable featuring a white braid.
Thunderbolt 4/USB4 USB-C cable sold separately – Yes
Apple Currently Sells the following Apple branded USB-C thunderbolt 3/4 cables:
Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) Cable (0.8 m)
Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable (1.8 m)
Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable (3 m)
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Apple Watches
Apple Watch Ultra 2 – Released
An iterative update on last years Apple Watch Ultra 1 – Released
Expect an updated processor to S9, longer battery life, updated Ultra Wide Band Chip from U1 to U2 – Released
New color-ways in line with the iPhone 15 Ultra, Max, Pro models. – Not released
Predicted Color-ways: Silver, Space Black, Titanium ‘Titan Gray’, Pacific Blue
Announced Color-ways: Natural Titanium
A preview of these Ultra color options are clearly visible in Apple’s marketing copy for the event. See image below: – Not released
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Apple Watch Series 9
An iterative update on last years Apple Watch Series 8.
Expect an updated processor to S9, longer battery life, updated Ultra Wide Band Chip to U2 – Released
New color-ways in line with the iPhone 15 models. – Released, sorta. Not an exact match to the iPhone 15 color ways, but close. No Starlight, Product Red, Silver, Midnight iPhone 15’s this year.
Next years Apple Watch Series X will be the big upgrade and redesign some diehard fans are waiting for.
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Accessories
USB-C AirPods Cases Sold Separately Upgrade – Not Released
Cases announced for all current AirPods models with USB-C, excluding AirPods 2nd generation. – Not released
AirPods 2nd generation will no longer be available after the event. – Still available
Similar to when Apple released a case only purchase option for AirPods 2nd and 1st generation in 2019, which added wireless charging support to both models of AirPods. – Not released
AirPods 4 – Not Released
Estimated Price: $179.00 – Not released
Will include USB-C Wireless Charging Case
AirPods Pro 2 – Released
No update to AirPods Pro 2nd generation earbuds. Too early in the product life cycle for a full product refresh and generation bump.
USB-C Wireless Charging Case will be released. – Case released but you have to buy an entirely new set of Air Pods Pro 2 to enjoy the new USB-C Case.
Estimated Price For Case Only Option: $95.00 – Not released.
Released Price: $249.00
Product Page:
AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Apple’s USB-C AirPods Pro will support lossless audio with the Vision Pro
AirPods Max 2 – Not Released
Estimated Price: $599.00
Updated AirPods Max to feature USB-C port, lossless Audio Streaming via USB-C cable, color matched cable, new color ways to match iPhone 15 Pro/Max/Ultra models.
Color-ways: Silver, Space Black, Titanium ‘Titan Gray’, Pacific Blue
iPhone Cases “FineWoven” Lineup – Released
Replaces current Leather Case options with a vegan alternative to leather.
All cases will feature MagSafe and support for Qi2 Charging.
See: iPhone 15: New ‘FineWoven’ cases once again rumored to replace leather
Rumors abound that Silicon Cases and accessories across the Apple ecosystem are to be phased out as well, all be it at a slower pace.
See: Apple May Be Planning to Discontinue All of Its Silicone Accessories
Product Page:
Product Page:
iPhone 15 Pro FineWoven Case with MagSafe – Pacific Blue
Software
iOS 17 – Released September 18, 2023
Prediction: To be released to the public the following Tuesday, September 19th after the event.
iPadOS 17 – Released September 18, 2023
Prediction: To be released to the public the following Tuesday, September 19th after the event.
macOS Sonoma – Released September 26, 2023
Prediction: Release date announced. – Announced
Prediction: October 2023 release expected. – September 2023 release
visionOS – Not Major Updates Provided
Updates from Apple on new apps and developments since WWDC 2023.
Integration of new U2 Chip with Vision Pro Hardware and Software
Expanded Developer Labs locations added.
Possible release date announced
Disney + partnership expansion, and additional details building on the WWDC23 announcement.
Possible Disney + ESPN partnership announced.
Only announcement New AirPods Pro Feature Lossless Audio With Vision Pro and Additional Dust Resistance
Links And Things
September 2023 Apple Event
Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max review: by the numbers
The iPhone 15 lineup has arrived, and here’s everything you need to know
iPhone 15: A Photographer’s Review
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Review: A Surprising Productivity Device
iPadOS 17 Walkthrough: EVERYTHING You Need to Know
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