Apple September 9th event

Eug · Sep 9, 2015

Ns1 said:
I had to leave the stream - release and preorder date?

For the iPhones, pre-orders this Sat. Sept. 12. Release date Sept. 25.

I guess I'll be up late Friday night.

mmntech said:
16GB capacity yet they record 4K video? Really hope that A9 has a built in HVEC coder/decoder. 4K h.264 files are huge.

A8 already has this. However, it's only used for FaceTime right now.

Childs · Sep 9, 2015

AppleTV looks good. One thing is I dont think they mentioned if the ATV3 will get the new os too. I dont really need any of the new features, just the app store. I think I will be able to retire my other streaming boxes with this. Assuming there will eventually be an Amazon Instant Video app.

Eug · Sep 9, 2015

Now we just need a Geekbench leak confirming 2 GB RAM in the new iPhones.

AznAnarchy99 · Sep 9, 2015

Ns1 said:
Don't get that dopes sauce AppleCare coverage though.

It's not bad since it's basically the same thing the carriers are doing right now too. Also I wont lie, Apple warranty is miles above any Android phone I've had.

Ns1 · Sep 9, 2015

apple site's back up

http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone6s

Ns1 · Sep 9, 2015

So Apple's Upgrade program is 40.75/month (6s+, 64gb, $899) and is basically far superior to ATT's Next, as far as I can tell.

Of course, if I go through Apple, doesn't that mean my ATT monthly rate should be cheaper since I'm basically bringing my own phone?

Stuka87 · Sep 9, 2015

Ns1 said:
So Apple's Upgrade program is 40.75/month and is basically far superior to ATT's Next, as far as I can tell.

Of course, if I go through Apple, doesn't that mean my ATT monthly rate should be cheaper since I'm basically bringing my own phone?

Yes, and you get AppleCare included, which would normally be extra.

AznAnarchy99 · Sep 9, 2015

Ns1 said:
So Apple's Upgrade program is 40.75/month (6s, 64gb, $899) and is basically far superior to ATT's Next, as far as I can tell.

Of course, if I go through Apple, doesn't that mean my ATT monthly rate should be cheaper since I'm basically bringing my own phone?

Yes. I actually think it's a better deal since you also get to forgo your carrier's insurance too (which usually sucks and requires a deductible) and you get Apple Care+

Edit. I was wrong, Apple Care does have deductible and doesn't cover loss.

LightPattern · Sep 9, 2015

Ns1 said:
apple site's back up

http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone6s

anandtech.com was down for a bit there...

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Having to do with traffic from Apple live-blog?

Looks back up now.

Gooberlx2 · Sep 9, 2015

Ns1 said:
So Apple's Upgrade program is 40.75/month (6s, 64gb, $899)

Where are you seeing this combination? I see 64GB 6s for $749 and $37.45/month.

I wonder why they don't just list a SIM-free option right out the gate? I wanna use the upgrade program with Straight Talk.

Ns1 · Sep 9, 2015

AznAnarchy99 said:
Yes. I actually think it's a better deal since you also get to forgo your carrier's insurance too (which usually sucks and requires a deductible) and you get Apple Care+

Edit. I was wrong, Apple Care does have deductible and doesn't cover loss.

Figure if you can save...$10/month on the ATT plan, then after 2 years your savings is $240 + $99 from the applecare, which somewhat makes up for the loss of a resell-able phone.

Ns1 · Sep 9, 2015

Gooberlx2 said:
Where are you seeing this combination? I see 64GB 6s for $749.

I wonder why they don't just list a SIM-free option right out the gate? I wanna use the upgrade program with Straight Talk.

my bad, I'm looking at 6s+

Chess · Sep 9, 2015

Decisio times....I hate to give up my unlimited vzw fuck

StinkyPinky · Sep 9, 2015

It better have 2gb of RAM

saratoga172 · Sep 9, 2015

According to what I'm seeing on tech sites it's got 2gb of ram. Didn't see the iPhone part of the conference

Gooberlx2 · Sep 9, 2015

Pretty funny, since the comic is indeed three years old.

Ns1 · Sep 9, 2015

Gooberlx2 said:
Pretty funny, since the comic is indeed three years old.

LOL timing impeccable.

Cappuccino · Sep 9, 2015

So when is the new iPhone coming out?> I cba to watch the stream.

Attic · Sep 9, 2015

dont see the point of the new apple tv. Was hoping it would offer a stronger reason to cut cable, rather than just being another streaming device.

Need a $35-$40 bundle with ABC/NBC/ESPN/FOX and a few others that I can access and search for live TV right from the AppleTV after i drop my cable subscription.

As of now the Roku looks as good and is cheaper than AppleTV.

A lot of the event appeared to me to be too much dressing and not enough meat.

Cappuccino · Sep 9, 2015

Also
pay $32 a month and get a new iPhone every year, AppleCare included.

So you pay 32 a month? No upfront cost? The fuck is this?Is that US only? Will we get this in the UK?

Gooberlx2 · Sep 9, 2015

So...upgrade program isn't (currently) available for those on prepaid plans like Straight Talk or Cricket? Or will the people at the Apple Store just not care about the bolded part below?

http://www.apple.com/shop/iphone/iphone-upgrade-program

The iPhone Upgrade Program is available to qualified customers only with a valid U.S. personal credit card. Requires a 24-month installment loan with Citizens Bank, N.A. and iPhone activation with a national carrier — AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon. Full terms apply.

Oyeve · Sep 9, 2015

Gooberlx2 said:
So...upgrade program isn't (currently) available for those on prepaid plans like Straight Talk or Cricket? Or will the people at the Apple Store just not care about the bolded part below?

http://www.apple.com/shop/iphone/iphone-upgrade-program

Probably at 13% APR. Seems like apple went into the banking biz.

cronos · Sep 9, 2015

KentState said:
Do you get to keep the phone? Right now, you can pay that much and own it out right after two years, sell it and then put the money down on a new one.

That's probably the major catch of this program. I'm sure you can keep the old phone after paying some 'owning fees' or something. But I'm almost 100% sure that the natural order of the program is for you to turn in the old one if you want to get the new one.

Eug · Sep 9, 2015

saratoga172 said:
According to what I'm seeing on tech sites it's got 2gb of ram. Didn't see the iPhone part of the conference

It most likely has 2 GB RAM, because it would be an abomination not to have 2 GB RAM, but I haven't seen anything yet that actually confirms that.

BTW, iPad mini 4 is not really a slimmed down iPad Air 2. It's arguably more like a tarted up iPhone 6, at least in terms of the SoC, since it has A8 (not A8X). However, I don't know if that mini 4 has 1 GB or 2 GB RAM.

However, it'd better have 2 GB RAM too, because as mentioned, it would be an abomination not to have 2 GB RAM (at least in 2015).

Rakehellion · Sep 9, 2015

AznAnarchy99 said:
Yes. I actually think it's a better deal since you also get to forgo your carrier's insurance too (which usually sucks and requires a deductible) and you get Apple Care+

Edit. I was wrong, Apple Care does have deductible and doesn't cover loss.

But why do you need Apple Care if you're upgrading your phone every year?

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