Key takeaways of zdnet
- New iPhones and apple clocks are inbounds.
- The new AirPods Pro and HomeHeb Hardware are also rumored.
- Expect pricing to offset tariff cost.
This is August, and this means that we are now in the home stretch for Apple’s largest annual update. The new iPhones are weeks away, and it is likely that we will see new Apple watches, and possibly new airpods pro and a homehub device.
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For the lover buyer, this situation means that there are too many items in the list “don’t buy”. But not afraid, because this guide will ensure that you do not spend your money on the old in a few weeks.
Tariff and Trade War
Tariffs still dominate the news. A moment they are ahead, next they are closed, so they are again with a list of IFS, buts, and exceptions that can or may not be sticking around.
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According to Apple’s 31 July earnings call, Tariff has paid the company about $ 800 million for the previous quarter, the figure expected to grow to $ 1.1 billion for the current quarter. So far, Apple shoulders that burden.
As yet.
To monitor the upcoming Apple products (near and away)
1. AirPods Pro Update
I love my Airpods ProAnd if rumors are correct, and updated hardware gets heart rate and temperature tracking, and possibly live translation, then I have to say that I will be in front of the queue to get new buds.
2. M5 chip
It seems that the M4 processor in MacBook Pro and MacBook Air is still new. However, the M5 chip is already on the horizon. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg power on Newslator, M5 will be in the McBook Pro and iPad Pro later in the end of this year, which is most likely in the fall.
3. Apple tv
This is coming, when we are not just certain. The device is rumored to use Apple’s new networking chip, adding support for Wi-Fi 6E, and will be operated by the A15 chip by opening the door for Apple Intelligence features.
4. Airtag update
I am a huge Airtag fan, and since Apple released him, the market has exploded with a third -party offerings. While only Apple can only offer accurate discovery, now there are small, thin and even rechargeable finder tags.
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The new Airtag is expected to use a new ultra wideband chip, which provides better limit and accuracy. Apple is also making more difficult to disable the speaker, serving the tag to prevent the tag from being used to stalk.
Given how easily the airtag can be modified and how pre-educated can also be purchased, this update will be a welcome change.
‘Not by’ list
You should pass these apple devices for now, because we will probably see the latest version soon:
- Iphone: New models will arrive in September/October, so you stop buying until you object to running the old hardware in a few weeks. Here is the only exception iPhone 16E that was launched in March,
- Apple Watch: It is likely that the new hardware will fall with fresh iPhone, so hold for now.
- Apple TV: Last update in October 2022, this device is due to a refreshing. Rumors suggest that a fourth-Jew Apple TV 4K will be announced soon.
- Homepod Mini: Continued in October 2020, it is officially the oldest product in Apple. While nothing is technically wrong with the device, it is difficult to recommend paying the full price for such old hardware.
- Vision Pro: It is difficult to bet against Apple, and it is difficult to place something with so much capacity in the mischievous list. However, if rumors are true Apple will stop Production Because sales have decreased, it is difficult to believe in the product. I will catch out and see what Apple has planned. Current rumors indicate 2026 refresh.
‘Buy’ list
These apple devices are worth springing for now, as it will be for some time before seeing the important hardware upgrade.
1. iPhone 16E
This is of apple Latest admissions iPhoneInstead of iPhone SE line. This is a handset chopped for bare minimum-an A18 processor, face ID biometrics, USB-C charging and single-lens rear camera.
2. IPad and iPad Air
ipad airOut with M3 chip, received a refreshing in March. Prices begin at $ 599 for an 11 -inch version and $ 799 for a 13 -inch version. That time, ipad In addition, a performance for the A16 chip was promoted. The prices of this tablet begin at $ 350.
3. Macbook Air
Both 13-inch And 15 inch MacBook Air The laptop got an upgrade in March 2025 to 10-core CPU/10-core GPU M4 processor, and the battery life is extended by 18 hours. Prices start from $ 999, but you can increase the cost to $ 2,399 with upgrade.
4. Mac Studio
Apple’s Pro-Grade option for Mac Mini also promoted a serious processing in March 2025, M4 Max And M3 Ultra It was introduced in a limit of configuration. Prices begin at $ 1,999, but can fully reach $ 14,099 for the deceit-out system.
5. Apple IMAC
M4 IMAC In October 2024 received a refresh to bring it to move with Apple Intelligence. Eight-core CPU and GPU, 16GB RAM, and 256GB storage to $ 1,299 with specs.
6. Apple Mac Mini
Apple’s smallest Mac received an upgrade in M4 and M4 Pro processor in October 2024. It is also the cheapest Mac that you can buy, as one Mac mini With the 10-core CPU and GPU models, the cost of 16GB RAM, and 256GB storage is only $ 599.
7. Apple iPad Mini
2024 iPad Mini The three-year-old model was introduced in October 2024 with an A17 Pro operated by an A17 Pro Chip which is the Apple Intelligence-Ready. The device comes in a range of colors, blue, purple, starlight and space gray, and many storage capacities: 128GB, 256GB and a series of 512GB. Prices range from $ 499 to $ 799.
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