Tag: apple event

  • Sources split on Apple’s September 8 announcement

    Sources split on Apple’s September 8 announcement

    The latest: Ahead of some announcement on apple.com tomorrow morning, sources are split on what Apple what the contents of the press release will be.

    • Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman (86.7% accurate) believes that tomorrow’s newsroom update will be an announcement for the September Special Event
    • Front Page Tech owner Jon Prosser (77.8% accurate) says we’ll be seeing a new Apple Watch…and potentially a revamped iPad Air
    • Both sources agree that something is happening within the next 24 hours

    Our take: Neither source is backing down on what they think we’ll be seeing tomorrow, and while Gurman’s track record exceeds Prosser’s in longevity and accuracy…it’s a close race. AppleTrack will keep you updated: see you in 12 hours.

  • Apple to host iPhone Special Event later this month

    Apple to host iPhone Special Event later this month

    The news: Apple will still be holding their usual iPhone Special Event in September (albeit virtually), according to Mark Gurman (86.7% accurate).

    • Invites for the event are likely going out via a press release on Tuesday, September 8
    • At the event later this month, the iPhone 12 series and Apple Watch Series 6 are expected
    • Other rumors have suggested that Apple would skip September in favor of an October Special Event

    Our take: After all the back-and-forth, I’m placing my bets back on a September event from Apple. Not only is it tradition, this new info is coming from a source who has been leaking Apple info for a very long time.

  • Apple website ‘event’ to take place on September 8

    Apple website ‘event’ to take place on September 8

    The rumor: Apple is planning to host something on their website early next week, according to Jon Prosser (77.8% accurate).

    • The details are currently ambiguous, but the ‘event’ may be taking place between 6 and 9am PST
    • Prosser previously said new products would be unveiled in September via a press release
    • Apple Watch Series 6, a new iPad Air and a new budget iPad are all expected to be unveiled this month, ahead of a larger event in October

    Our take: This lines up with the recent Watch and iPad leaks that seemed to suggest something was coming very, very soon. This, on top of the fact that if there’s one thing that Prosser is good at…it’s release dates. We’ll likely see you on apple.com next week!

  • AirTags & Apple Watch Series 6 unveil possible at Apple October event

    AirTags & Apple Watch Series 6 unveil possible at Apple October event

    The rumor: The iPhone 12, Apple Watch Series 6 and AirTags will be unveiled at an online Apple event in October, according to Macotakara (67.4%% accurate).

    • Macotakara says this info comes from the supply chain
    • Jon Prosser (77.8% accurate) believes the Apple Watch Series 6 is coming in September
    • AirTags were reportedly set to debut last March alongside the iPhone SE (2020)

    Our take: I think Macotakara is off on this one…at least for the Apple Watch Series 6. Stock is really low on Apple’s website currently, but it is very plausible that Apple waits to unveil AirTags until October (on stage at a proper event).

  • Test Apple livestream reveals possible September 10 event

    Test Apple livestream reveals possible September 10 event

    Update 12:50pm PST: Jon Prosser (77.8% accurate) says no event is happening on September 10.

    The news: Apple briefly scheduled a livestream on YouTube that may have revealed the date of their next Special Event.

    • September 10, 2020 was the date for when the ‘test’ livestream was set to take place
    • The scheduled livestream has since been made private

    Our take: Apple doesn’t usually hold events on a Thursday, but this is one of those scenarios where things feel too convenient to be a mistake. Apple could have scheduled a test livestream for any day…but September 10, 2020, specifically? I think it’s very possible that they leaked their next event.

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  • iPhone 12 may ship in October, 12 Pro in November

    iPhone 12 may ship in October, 12 Pro in November

    The rumor: Apple will release the standard iPhone 12 models in October and higher-end 12 Pro variations in November, according to Jon Prosser (77.8% accurate).

    • You’ll be able to pre-order to iPhone 12 as soon as the week of October 12
    • iPhone 12 devices could ship out the week of October 19
    • Specific iPhone 12 Pro shipping info has not yet been decided yet

    Our take: This schedule is reminiscent of what Apple did with the iPhone 8 and iPhone X releases in 2017. That being said, Mark Gurman (86.6% accurate) seems to think something is off here… Dates below are very believable, yet I’m personally surprised that this info has surfaced already.

  • Apple may skip September in favor of October 2020 Special Event

    Apple may skip September in favor of October 2020 Special Event

    The news: Apple plans to unveil new products at a special event in October 2020, according to Jon Prosser (80% accurate).

    • Apple confirmed the new iPhones would be coming later than usual this year
    • Prosser also says new iPads are coming in October
    • Apple has held an event in September ever year since 2012

    Our take: With COVID-19 clearly disrupting Apple’s development for new products and the new iPhones launching later, it wouldn’t be surprising at all if Apple skipped their usual September Special Event. Disappointing, sure. But not surprising based on Apple’s wonky hardware release schedule this year.