Apple announces special event - September 9th

GhostInTheRuins · 08-09-2014 8:59pm

How long after the event do they usually release the new ios version? I'm hoping it'd be right after or even a day or two later, but I don't think it's looking likely because so far there's no sign of a GM release.

I'm actually looking forward to getting my hands on ios8. First time ever I'll give up my jailbreak for the new release straight away.

Sad Professor · 08-09-2014 9:03pm

The GM of iOS 8 should be released tomorrow with the final version following a week to 10 days later.

DubDJ · 08-09-2014 9:08pm

I think it used to be the same day as the new iPhone but I think last year they released it on a normal day and not side by side with the new iPhone as usual.

Frank Lee Midere · 08-09-2014 9:13pm

Snake wrote: »

But how many of those will buy it? 18% being 112,289,000 now that's how many units have sold in the last too years, so let's say it's 110,000,000 if only half of those people buy one, that's only 5,000,000 iwatches. Not a lot at all.

Surely half of 110,000 is 55M.

iPhones hold their value too. And last longer. A lot of people in work near me have the 4S. A compelling upgrade where we could use a wearable - were it useful - and Apple could see tens of millions sold.

FourFourRED · 08-09-2014 9:57pm

Sad Professor wrote: »

The GM of iOS 8 should be released tomorrow with the final version following a week to 10 days later.

Yeah GM tomorrow with general release most likely Tuesday/Wedneday of next week & the phone itself on the following Friday.

banquo · 08-09-2014 10:29pm

Gimme.

DubDJ · 08-09-2014 10:52pm

So strange to think that Apple hasn't released one major hardware device or even revised any of their current iOS devices or Macs since October 2013 (Other than the delayed Mac Pro in Dec). I know they've changed stuff around like the 8Gb 5c and the same with a small change to the MacBook Pro and iPod Touch but they've had no major announcements. Even though they were supposed to release new products "across 2014".

I'm hoping for big things tomorrow but I don't usually overhype these events, there's a lot to go on from leaks which kinda helps with long-term decisions whether to upgrade, but it also takes the wow factor from it a little.

I'd expect the following tomorrow based on leaks;
- Two iPhone models - 4.7" and 5.5". Glad to see NFC arriving, and hoping Apple will allow it to be used by third party accessories which is the only thing I'd use it for. Also the usual internal upgrades, A8, better camera (I'd like to see 4K recording). One thing I'm not too happy to hear is that the 5.5" could have a more powerful feature list - saphire display, more ram and obviously it will have the advantage of the bigger battery. I'm leaning towards the 4.7" because I hate phablets, but maybe they'll slim the bezels down.

- Apple wearable - Hopefully Apple will pull it out of the bag design wise, I really love the look of the Moto 360, I think it's the one to beat from a design aspect, even with that black bar and poor battery. The possibility of NFC is all the more exciting if they leave it open for third party use. Hoping it will have wireless charging too, and a half decent battery. The wearable is what I'm most interested in.

- iOS 8 - I'm hoping for one or two exclusives to be revealed, obviously passbook will supposedly gain NFC payments support but I'd like to see a few surprises on top of that.

- Other than those three I'd imagine we'll see the usual number crunching from Tim Cook at the beginning, and maybe some fitness/home automation demos. Maybe that's just for attendees at the end though.

This is the most hyped up Apple event for me in quite some time. Hoping it doesn't disappoint.

banquo · 08-09-2014 11:09pm

I liked it better when there were 3 announcements a year: Spring (iPad), Summer (WWDC) and Autumn (Music, Macs). And sometimes you'd get two in Autumn!

This cramming-it-all-into-Christmas bull**** has totally messed up my internal calendar.

Edit: Also, cannot wait for the 25 minute demo of Infinity Blade MMXIV tomorrow, said no-one ever.

Sad Professor · 08-09-2014 11:13pm

iPad could go back to Spring. I'm not convinced we'll see a new one in October.

banquo · 09-09-2014 12:08am

Sad Professor wrote: »

iPad could go back to Spring. I'm not convinced we'll see a new one in October.

I've had a similar hunch. And you tend to be right on these things.

Zcott · 09-09-2014 1:04am

But is a new iPad really worth its own event? They're very much going down the Mini and Air route, so unless there'll be that rumoured 12" iPad, all iPads in the foreseeable further will be refinements of the current models.

godtabh · 09-09-2014 7:14am

i would be suprised if they law a 5.5 inch iphone with the ipad. I've seen a few places reference the iphone air now.

Doodah7 · 09-09-2014 8:42am

I forgot to check last night/this morning, is the event being streamed on Apple TV this evening?

Gumbo · 09-09-2014 9:17am

tallpaul wrote: »

I forgot to check last night/this morning, is the event being streamed on Apple TV this evening?

Apple TV and www.apple.com and can be watched on any Apple or iOS Device.

Zcott · 09-09-2014 10:35am

TODAY!

DubDJ · 09-09-2014 11:50am

If your a Windows user and want to watch the live stream check out this method using VLC.

mad muffin · 09-09-2014 4:38pm

Apple is actually blogging this event this year. Not just streaming.

http://www.apple.com/live/2014-sept-event/

mad muffin · 09-09-2014 4:49pm

Here we are ready for the event...

banquo · 09-09-2014 5:23pm

Oh God I'm so excited.

mad muffin · 09-09-2014 5:36pm

Looking through some of the photos here Apple has some protestor this year.

banquo · 09-09-2014 5:42pm

mad muffin wrote: »

Looking through some of the photos here Apple has some protestor this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcE5aDTszrY

DubDJ · 09-09-2014 5:48pm

Less than 15 minute warning to get that last cup of tea before it all kicks off

McGrath5 · 09-09-2014 5:49pm

Stream is up on the Apple website.

dulpit · 09-09-2014 5:49pm

How to stream if on Windows: http://9to5mac.com/community/how-to-stream-apples-sept-9-iphone-6iwatch-event-on-windows/

BTW - did I just spot Woz in the first few rows?

banquo · 09-09-2014 5:50pm

Oh God, it's just too much.

banquo · 09-09-2014 5:51pm

I LOVE Apple Events. Since about '06. Screw all these bandwagoners.

MuppetCheck · 09-09-2014 5:52pm

banquo wrote: »

Oh God, it's just too much.

Deep breaths:p

dulpit · 09-09-2014 5:55pm

This is my first apple event that I'm actively watching and interested in, based on the leaks/etc I might be getting my first iPhone.

However, the hype/hysteria is something else, what is it about Apple that turns people into such fanboys?

DermoMIO · 09-09-2014 5:55pm

any way to stream this to chromecast ? cheers

ShaneU · 09-09-2014 5:56pm

vlc method keeps freezing

Apple announces special event - September 9th

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