Here comes the iPhone 16 lineup, and also probably the Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. More here:
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Weāre watching for watches fir the two of us, weāre using a 5 & 6, both are slightly battery deficient, and my 5 is just aging out, need the new abilitiesā¦ Our iPhones are 15ās so unless there is a major change, likely ride these out for a bitā¦
On my watch, Iāve gone through a couple of the leather, magnetic bands, the āleatherā just doesnāt hold up, splits, exposing the magnets, so the latest is a rubbery one, seems OK, but if I rest my hand/wrist on the car door frame as I get in, it has stuck to the car, nearly came off! there are some other bands in a ziplock, mesh, others, but not so handy to put on, so Iāll have to see whatās available when the time comesā¦
Interesting timesā¦
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I have an Apple Watch 6, and I recently had its battery replaced ($99, no Applecare). So, the battery life is now as long as it was when new.
Unfortunately, the blood oxygen sensor function was turned off.
-awlabrador
Didnāt think it was an option, to turn off, maybe reload the app? Oxy and other updates are why my 5 will be replaced, hopefullyā¦ Watching for the new watch, me.
I think heās referring to the fact of Apple being ordered to disable it pending resolution of the patent dispute process?
Well, thatās the pits, I hadnāt paid attention, (thanks for the article) so was looking forward to having the oxygen level in whatever new one comes up nextā¦ Just pay the price, make it work, Apple!
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I agree. Sometimes Apple should just play nice for the benefit of their customers. āA good customer experience is our highest priorityā is supposed to be their motto, not āpinch every single pennyā!
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Hmmm. my Watch 5 is not supported!
WatchOS 11 Supported Apple Watch List
Assuming you have an iPhone that can run iOS 18, then your Apple Watch can run watchOS 11 if itās one of the following device models, or newer:
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Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
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Apple Watch Series 6
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Apple Watch Series 7
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Apple Watch Series 8
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Apple Watch Series 9
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Apple Watch Ultra
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Apple Watch Ultra 2
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10 AM Pacific Start!
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But we do have blood oxygen sensors that work.
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Meaning what?..
I heard no mention of the oxy sensors, I wanted that, but so far havenāt seen anythingā¦
Maybe still tied up in court??
Still unavailable in Apple Watch Series 10:
If you reside in the U.S. territories, please call Goldman Sachs at 877-255-5923 with questions about Apple Card.
The ability to measure blood oxygen is no longer available on Apple Watch units sold by Apple in the United States beginning January 18, 2024. These are indicated with part numbers ending in LW/A. Learn how to identify your Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch SE require iPhone Xs or later with iOS 18 or later.
Features are subject to change. Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages. View complete list.
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Well, that sux, so Iāll have to adjust my hopes a bitā¦ I havenāt had a problem, but it was a nice handy thing. I have one of the Oxy Clips, just not as handyā¦
Per TidBits: Apple announced via its website that we can expect macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, tvOS 18, and HomePod Software 18 on 16 September 16, 2024.
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Summary and some highlights.
https://www.barrons.com/articles/apple-airpods-hearing-aid-fe67c09e?siteid=yhoof2
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FYI, hereās the estimated trade in values from Apple:
Trade in your device for credit.
Just add a trade-in when you choose a new product. Once your device has been received and verified, weāll credit the value to your payment method. Or, pay with Apple Card Monthly Installments and weāll apply the credit instantly. Terms apply.
| Your device | Estimated trade-in value2 |
|---|---|
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | Up to $650 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | Up to $520 |
| iPhone 15 Plus | Up to $430 |
| iPhone 15 | Up to $410 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | Up to $500 |
| iPhone 14 Pro | Up to $400 |
| iPhone 14 Plus | Up to $320 |
| iPhone 14 | Up to $300 |
| iPhone SE (3rd generation) | Up to $100 |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | Up to $400 |
| iPhone 13 Pro | Up to $340 |
| iPhone 13 | Up to $250 |
| iPhone 13 mini | Up to $200 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | Up to $300 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | Up to $220 |
| iPhone 12 | Up to $180 |
| iPhone 12 mini | Up to $150 |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation) | Up to $60 |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | Up to $180 |
| iPhone 11 Pro | Up to $150 |
| iPhone 11 | Up to $120 |
| iPhone XS Max | Up to $120 |
| iPhone XS | Up to $80 |
| iPhone XR | Up to $90 |
| iPhone X | Up to $70 |
| iPhone 8 Plus | Up to $60 |
| iPhone 8 | Up to $40 |
| iPhone 7 Plus | Up to $40 |
I didnāt find the event that exciting. No new hardware āmust haveā features, except perhaps the A18 chips to enable even faster (20-30%) āApple Intelligenceā¢ļøā.
A bunch of current devices (*) will also support AIā¢ļø at launch, including the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and all M1 or greater iPads and Macs.
And Iāll wait to see how much it improves things like Siri, but I dearly hope it doesnāt just end up becoming an intrusive annoyance that I wished I could disable, but canāt (this is still Apple after all).
(*) See This is every device that will support Apple Intelligence at launch - 9to5Mac
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