Tim Cook announced the iPhone Pro at an Apple launch event.
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I was at the mall two nights ago shopping for work clothes and passed a Apple Shop. It seems like a lot of people are buying new iPhones. Part of me wants to walk in and whisper to each of them, “Don’t buy one now!”
But I did not. I kept walking and decided to write this instead.
It’s a bad idea to spend money on a new iPhone or Apple Watch right now. Apple announced on Wednesday that it holds a fall event on September 7, which is almost certainly for the iPhone 14. It could also announce new Apple Watches, although the company sometimes separates events. Bloomberg says the new iPhone could ship as early as September 16, just a few weeks from now.
Sure, you probably don’t even care about getting the latest and greatest. You just want an iPhone. That is fair. But there is still reason to wait. Apple often drops the price of its old iPhones after introducing new iPhones. So you are also saving money by waiting a few weeks.
Apple is planning 4 new iPhone 14 models this year, according to Bloomberg. According to the report, you can expect a regular version, a larger screen version of the regular model for the first time, and two higher-end Pro models that add bells and whistles. That larger-screen regular iPhone 14 might appeal to people who want the biggest screen on an Apple phone but don’t want to shell out more than $1,000 for an iPhone Pro Max.
You can also think of it as a long-term purchase. You use your phone every day. You can use it to take pictures, maybe play games. So if you’re keeping it up for a few years, you should probably buy the newest model when it comes out – and if you can’t afford it now, consider budgeting it for later. next year. It will receive software updates for years to come.
The same goes for the Apple Watch. Apple is expected to introduce a new mid-range Apple Watch SE model. Last updated in 2020, so it will be a big upgrade to the budget-friendly model and will likely bring some features that were found in more expensive models in the future. past few years. Plus, Bloomberg says Apple is planning New high-end Apple Watch Pro that could be rougher. So if that’s your alley, you might also want to wait.
The decision is up to you. But it seems some people don’t always know to expect new iPhones in September. At this point, I suggest you just wait and see what your options are. It can’t hurt!
