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Jeep announces plans to bring four new EV models to market by 2025
In what has become a much less shocking announcement in the automotive industry over the past few years, Jeep revealed on Thursday its plan to release four new EV models in the US and Europe by 2025 as the company seeks to “become the leading electrified SUV brand in the world.” Furthermore, Jeep has set a goal for 50 percent of US sales and 100 percent of EU sales to be battery electrics (BEVs) by 2030.
The new model lineup expands upon the success of the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid and recently announced Grand Cherokee 4xe. They’ll include a new Recon and Wagoneer, both of which were first unveiled during Thursday’s livestream and will available in both North American and European markets, as well as an Avenger EV coming to Europe “early next year,” per Jeep PR.
The Recon will make its public debut next year with production expected to begin in 2024. Reservations for that model open early 2023. The Wagoneer will be an entirely new take on a stalwart Jeep model with the company reportedly “targeting a range of 400 miles on a single charge, 600 hp and a 0-60 mph time of around 3.5 seconds.” It too will be open for reservation early next year. Complimenting the Wagoneer’s midsize bulk will be the compact Avenger SUV, though it won’t be arriving stateside to start. Instead it’ll be marketed to Europe and Asia, offering a targeted range of 400km. It will debut publicly in October and should hit dealer show floors by second quarter 2023.
Three new Apple Watches are here. How do their prices compare to older models?
If you caught today’s Apple event, it may seem like the difference between owning an Apple Watch or not is a matter of life or death.
While that sentiment is a little on the intense side, the Apple Watch line did see some pretty sweet upgrades that might have you wanting to check out the new models.
Of course, the casual smartwatch user who exercises once in a great while might not have a need for the Apple Watch Ultra, but could feel torn among the Series 8, SE, or even an older generation model. There are some significant price differences so, to help out, we’ve broken down each of the new features, their costs, and how they all compare.
The Apple Watch Ultra is ultra-expensive
As far as Apple’s smartwatches go, the Apple Watch Ultra is the most expensive we’ve ever seen, coming in at a cool $799. That’s double the price of the new 41mm Series 8.
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Granted, this is due to the many feature upgrades that make this watch geared toward outdoor enthusiasts. It has all the features of a standard Apple Watch, plus a 49mm watch face, 36 hours of battery life, a water depth and temperature sensor, and a more precise GPS, just to name a few. As Mashable reporter Alex Perry wrote, “It’s all very intense, but so are the kinds of lifestyles lived by the target audience for the Apple Watch Ultra.”
Plus, unlike every other Apple Watch model, the Apple Watch Ultra comes with built-in cellular connectivity, which does help account for the price hike. For comparison, the 45mm Series 8 with cellular capability starts at $529.
Apple Watch Series 8 versus Series 7 prices
Apple Watches have long been critiqued for not staying up on their health-tracking game, so it was welcome to see that the Ultra wasn’t the only model that got a few new features.
The Series 8 comes with a body temperature sensor to help with fertility tracking. This is naturally a tad concerning to hear about in a post-Roe world, but Apple emphasized its commitment to privacy with the introduction of this feature. Still, it never hurts to be a little wary.
The new watch, along with the SE, will come packed with an S8 chip, crash detection, and a low power-mode to help extend the 18-hour battery life. The Series 8 starts at $399, which is the same starting price the Series 7 had upon its release last year. Here’s the rest of the breakdown:
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The Series 7 has received the iPhone 13 Pro treatment, which is to say Apple has already removed it from its website. However, it’s still available at Walmart (at an extra discounted price) and Amazon. Last year, we saw the Series 7 get its first significant discounts around Black Friday, so if you don’t want to pay full price, you’ll probably have decent luck waiting until then.
As the year went on, the Series 7 was often discounted $50 or more at Amazon, Walmart, and even Best Buy from time to time, so if you’re intrigued by the Series 8 but don’t want to swing $400 at the moment, waiting is definitely the way to go. To simplify it, here’s a breakdown over Series 7 prices. Further down, you’ll find some deals live at the time of writing.
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Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS) — $399 MSRP, but frequently on sale for $329 or less
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Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS) — $429 MSRP, but frequently on sale for $379 or less
The Apple Watch SE will be your best budget option
The second-generation Apple Watch SE is officially replacing the Series 3, the most budget-friendly smartwatch Apple offers. The SE has the same S8 chip as the Series 8, plus the same “core” features, including fall detection, high and low heart rate monitoring, and crash detection. It also now comes in midnight, starlight, and silver.
Though the Series 3 was often on sale for sub-$200 prices, the five-year old smart watch has been out-of-date for quite some time. Even if you see one out in the wild for a low price, we wouldn’t recommend going for it. The SE is by far the more future proof pick, and is well worth the extra $50 bucks or so. Here’s the price of all the models:
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Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $249
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Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $279
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When are the new Apple Watches coming out and where can I pre-order?
The Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra are all currently available for preorder on Apple’s website.
The Series 8 and SE will make their official debut on Friday, Sept. 16, while the Apple Watch Ultra will follow a week later on Friday, Sept. 23.
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Apple Watch price drops and deals
While we haven’t seen any immediate price drops, it’s not unheard of for older generation devices to take a dip once the new releases officially hit the market. Once discontinued models like the Series 7 drop, they tend to go quick.
At the time of writing, there are some impressive Apple Watch deals that are still live:
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Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS) — $299
$399at Walmart (save $100) -
Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) — $329
$429at Walmart (save $100) -
Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $209.99
$279at Amazon (save $69.01)
As for the models announced at today’s event, there could very well be some small pre-order markdowns, but your best bet for the biggest savings will be Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
New iPhone 14 models compared: Which one should you buy?
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Apple Has Considered Removing SIM Card Slot From Some iPhone 14 Models
Gurman said the SIM card slot could be removed on some iPhone 14 models, which Apple is expected to announce in just three days from now, although he said there is a possibility that the change will not happen until the iPhone 15 next year. The eventual removal of the SIM card slot has been rumored a few times previously.
“Apple will give eSIM a bigger push this time around, with carriers preparing to steer users toward the digital, embedded SIM cards rather than physical ones,” Gurman wrote in his newsletter. “In fact, Apple has considered removing the physical SIM card slot altogether beginning either this year or next for some models.”
An eSIM is a digital SIM that allows users to activate a cellular plan without having to use a physical nano-SIM card. eSIM availability is rapidly expanding, but the technology is still not available in all countries, so some iPhone models with a SIM card slot may remain available for at least a few years amid the transition.
iPhone 13 models sold at Apple Stores and on Apple.com already lack a nano-SIM card in the box, with users typically able to activate a cellular plan via eSIM by turning on the iPhone, connecting to a Wi-Fi network, and following the on-screen instructions. iPhone 13 models also support multiple eSIM profiles, allowing users to subscribe to several cellular plans digitally and switch between them, which is useful for travel.
The removal of the SIM card slot could help to further improve the iPhone’s water resistance, and perhaps free up a tiny amount of space inside the device.
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 14 lineup during a special event at Steve Jobs Theater on Wednesday. Other products expected to be announced include Apple Watch Series 8 models, a new Apple Watch SE, an Apple Watch Pro, and new AirPods Pro.
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iPhone Mini Models Hit Apple’s Refurb Store Just Days Before Debut of Larger iPhone 14 Series
For the upcoming iPhone 14 series, Apple is believed to be removing the 5.4-inch iPhone “mini” size in favor of larger device dimensions. Available options are expected to include a 6.1-inch iPhone 14, a 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro, a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max, and a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The 5.4-inch iPhone “mini” size was originally introduced in 2020 with the debut of the iPhone 12 mini, which was greeted with much fanfare for its compact size. The device was followed by last year’s iPhone 13 mini, a largely incremental update. Apple still sells both models on its main store page, but despite the smaller devices’ clear popularity among enthusiasts, Apple has deemed the form factor to be not popular enough to make a new iteration for the third year running.
It remains to be seen whether Apple will decide to continue offering brand new iPhone mini models after it launches its next-generation flagship iPhone 14 series, and given its successor model has yet to be listed in Apple’s refurb store, the returning availability of refurbished iPhone 12 mini units is likely to be noteworthy for consumers who favor the smaller size.
Apple began selling certified refurbished iPhone 12 mini devices in July of this year – a full 21 months after they were originally launched – but demand has made them hard to get hold of for the last several weeks after news of their imminent demise in Apple’s upcoming new flagship range.
The iPhone 12 mini provides the same feature set as the iPhone 12, just with a more compact design, 5.4-inch display, and 15 hours of battery life during video playback, while the iPhone 13 mini’s upgrades over the iPhone 12 mini are mostly iterative, offering refinements in terms of a brighter display, a smaller notch, performance improvements, and new camera software features.
The more significant upgrades include camera hardware and longer battery life, but at face value there is likely not enough to justify getting the new model over the iPhone 12 for most customers.
In Apple’s Refurb store, iPhone 12 mini models are now available for as little as $529 for a 64GB version (a saving of $100), and as much as $659 for a 256GB version (saving $120).
Refurbished iPhones come unlocked and SIM-free. All refurbished iPhones come with a new battery, a new outer shell, and a new white box that includes all manuals and a USB-C to Lightning cable. All refurbished iPhones are covered by Apple’s standard one-year warranty and are eligible for extended AppleCare+ coverage.
Apple says its refurbished iPhones are thoroughly tested and cleaned, and in our view, they are virtually indistinguishable from brand new iPhones. One of the only notable differences with a certified refurbished iPhone is that it comes in a plainer box.
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 14 series at its “Far Out” media event on Wednesday, September 7. Check out our guide for everything we’re expected to see at Apple’s upcoming event and be sure to visit MacRumors over the coming week for comprehensive minute-by-minute coverage of all the breaking developments.
(Thanks, Jason!)
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Apple Watch Series 7 Models Widely Unavailable Ahead of Next Week’s Event
The widespread unavailability of the current latest Apple Watch comes just days ahead of when Apple is expected to significantly expand the Apple Watch lineup with the addition of the Series 8, a new “Pro” Watch, and an updated second-generation Apple Watch SE. Alongside new Apple Watch models, Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro during its “Far Out” event on Wednesday, September 7.
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Major Retailer Preparing for Launch of 2022 iPad Pro Models
Apple’s current 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models launched in April 2021, making them the longest-lasting iPad Pro models to date. Refreshed iPad Pro models have been rumored for some time, and now, Australian carrier Optus has added 2022 iPad Pro models to its internal stock keeping system, distinct from 2021 iPad Pro models. For example, SKUs for a Space Gray fourth-generation 11-inch iPad Pro with 512GB of storage and cellular connectivity have been added to Optus’s system. At present, there is no fourth-generation 11-inch iPad Pro, with the latest model from 2021 being a third-generation model. The current, third-generation models are still listed as expected on Optus’s system.
According to Optus staff, the 2022 iPad Pro models are not currently in stock. Despite this, order invoices seen by MacRumors show that some staff have accidentally placed orders for the 2022 iPad Pro instead of the 2021 iPad Pro for some customers. One such customer told MacRumors that two days after receiving order confirmation for the 2022 iPad Pro model, they were contacted by a customer service representative who said that the fourth-generation 11-inch iPad Pro was out of stock, and that Optus could only offer the third-generation 11-inch iPad Pro at the current time – resulting in the creation of a new order confirmation for the 2021 model.
This customer was initially told that the first iPad Pro model, believed to be the 2022 model, that had been ordered for them would take two weeks to arrive at a local store – but it is not clear if this is meaningfully related to the device’s launch date or simply a standard timeframe given by employees for orders sent to retail locations.
Optus’s system does not yet have specifications for the new iPad Pro models, but staff are anticipating an update that will provide further information. They have not been notified of when this update will occur and do not yet have visibility of a date when the device will come in stock.
Optus is listing 2022 iPad Pro models at a higher price point than 2021 models with the same amount of storage. For example, the listed total monthly installments come to around $2,100. This is approximately $200 ($137 USD) more than the $1,899 price of the current equivalent iPad Pro model in Australia. It is not clear if these prices represent a price hike for the upcoming iPad pro or are simply provisional figures on Optus’s system.
It is not unusual for retailers to quietly add placeholder listings for upcoming Apple devices before they are even announced, but the confirmation that 2022 iPad Pro models are now in major carriers’ systems could indicate that the devices will launch sooner rather than later. Apple is now expected to launch updated iPad Pro models at an event in October, not least because the official release of iPadOS 16 has been delayed until October.
The next-generation iPad Pro models are expected to feature the M2 chip, MagSafe wireless charging, two new four-pin connectors on the top and bottom side edges, and camera upgrades.
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Kuo: New MacBook Pro and iPad Pro Models to Enter Mass Production This Year
In a pair of tweets, Kuo said Apple’s chipmaking partner TSMC will not begin shipping 3nm chips until January 2023, and therefore he expects the new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models to stick with 5nm chips. The new iPad Pro with an M2 chip is expected to be released in October, but timing for the new MacBook Pro models is less clear, with some rumors suggesting a release later this year and others pointing towards a 2023 launch.
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EMS must buy components from Oct at the latest for products that will enter mass production in 4Q22, but 3nm chips won’t be available until Jan 2023. So I think new MacBook Pro & iPad Pro, which will enter mass production in 4Q22, will adopt new but unlikely 3nm processors. https://t.co/8JR4LOHFVs— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) August 26, 2022
The new MacBook Pro models are expected to be equipped with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, which some earlier reports had suggested could be Apple’s first 3nm chips. However, if the latest information shared by Kuo is accurate, the first Apple devices with chips based on TSMC’s 3nm process will not be released until some point next year.
In addition to future Macs and iPads, the A17 Bionic chip in next year’s iPhone 15 Pro is also expected to be a 3nm chip.
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