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Buyer's Guide
This page provides a product summary for each Apple model. The intent is to provide our best recommendations regarding current product cycles, and to provide a summary of currently available rumors for each model.
This page is based on rumors and speculation and we provide no guarantee to its accuracy.
- Best iMac to Buy (2019)
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iPad Mini
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
- Fifth-generation iPad mini with A12 Bionic chip, Apple Pencil support, and upgraded display and cameras announced March 18, 2019.
iPad Mini Roundup
Days since last release
154
Average
390
Recent Rumors
iPad Air
Buy Now Just Updated
- Apple in March 2019 resurrected the iPad Air with a new 10.5-inch model that features a Touch ID Home button, headphone jack, A12 Bionic processor, Apple Pencil support, and Smart Keyboard compatibility.
iPad Air Roundup
Days since last release
154
Average
654
Recent Rumors
11" iPad Pro
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
- Apple in October introduced an upgraded 11-inch iPad Pro that features a bigger screen in a body the size of the previous 10.5-inch model. New features include an edge-to-edge display that does away with the Home button, slim bezels all the way around, and a TrueDepth camera system that enables Face ID. Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro works with the Apple Pencil 2 and revamped Smart Keyboard.
11" iPad Pro Roundup
Days since last release
293
Average
476
12.9" iPad Pro
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
- Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro, updated in October 2018, features the same massive 12.9-inch display in a smaller footprint. It features an edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display, Face ID enabled through a TrueDepth Camera system, slimmer bezels, no Home button, and a super fast A12X Bionic chip. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro works with the magnetic Apple Pencil 2 and new Smart Keyboard.
12.9" iPad Pro Roundup
Days since last release
293
Average
542
iPhone XR
Caution Approaching End of Cycle
- Apple's new $749 iPhone XR, an alternative to the iPhone XS, features 6.1-inch LCD, 12-megapixel single-lens camera, and A12 chip.
iPhone XR Roundup
Days since last release
304
Average
370
Recent Rumors
iPhone XS
Don't Buy Updates Soon
- Apple's iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max feature 5.8 and 6.5-inch display sizes, upgraded cameras, faster A12 Bionic chips, better displays, faster Face ID, and up to 512GB storage.
iPhone XS Roundup
Days since last release
339
Average
322
Recent releases
322
Recent Rumors
Recent Rumors
MacBook Air
Buy Now Just Updated
- Apple in July 2019 introduced a minor refresh for the MacBook Air, adding a True Tone display, updated butterfly keyboard, and most importantly, a more affordable price tag starting at $1,099. The MacBook Air continues to feature a Retina display, slim bezels, Touch ID, 8th-gen Intel chips, up to 16GB RAM, and up to a 1TB SSD.
MacBook Air Roundup
Days since last release
41
Average
431
MacBook Pro
Buy Now Just Updated
- Apple's 13- and 15-inch Retina MacBook Pros are the company's top-tier portable machines, and Touch Bar-equipped models were updated on May 21, 2019, introducing new 8th and 9th-generation Intel processors and new butterfly keyboard technology. The entry-level machine was refreshed in July 2019.
MacBook Pro Roundup
Days since last release
41
Average
301
iMac
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
- Apple's iMac is an ultra-thin all-in-one desktop computer, available in 21.5- and 27-inch sizes with an array of build-to-order upgrades. The iMac family was updated with 8th- and 9th-generation Intel processors, faster memory, and new Radeon Pro Vega graphics options in March of 2019.
iMac Roundup
Days since last release
153
Average
383
Recent Rumors
Mac Mini
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
- The Mac mini was refreshed in October 2018 after more than four years without an update. The new machine, which comes in Space Gray, features 4- and 6-core 8th-Generation Intel Core processors up to five times faster than the previous Mac mini, four Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports, support for up to 64GB RAM, and all SSD configurations with up to 2TB of storage available. It also includes Apple's T2 chip for added security.
Mac Mini Roundup
Days since last release
293
Average
588
Recent Rumors
iMac Pro
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
- Announced at the 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference, the iMac Pro is a top-of-the-line iMac with Xeon processors, Radeon Pro Vega graphics, Thunderbolt 3, and a unique Space Gray body. New 256GB RAM and Radeon Pro Vega 64X upgrade options added in March 2019.
iMac Pro Roundup
Days since first release
613
Recent Rumors
MacBook
Don't Buy Discontinued
- Apple discontinued the 12-inch MacBook on July 9, 2019, alongisde the launch of an updated and cheaper MacBook Air and an updated entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro.
MacBook Roundup
Days since last release
805
Average
394
Recent Rumors
Mac Pro
Don't Buy Fall 2019 Update
- Apple unveiled its new high-end, high-throughput Mac Pro on June 3, 2019, but it won't go on sale until the fall. It'll start at $5,999, so this machine is only for the most serious professional users. In the meantime, Apple's 2013 Mac Pro remains on sale but is extremely outdated.
Mac Pro Roundup
Days since last release
2069
Average
449
Recent Rumors
iPod Touch
Buy Now Just Updated
- The iPod touch is Apple's only iPod running iOS, offering access to the App Store and the same 4-inch Retina display found on the company's iPhone 5 and 5s. The iPod touch was updated on May 28, 2019, with an A10 Fusion chip and storage options up to 256 GB.
iPod Touch Roundup
Days since last release
83
Average
404
Recent Rumors
AirPods
Buy Now Just Updated
AirPods are Apple's wireless, entirely cord-free earbuds designed for iPhones without a headphone jack and other Apple products. New version with H1 chip and "Hey Siri" support announced March 20, 2019.
AirPods Roundup
Days since last release
152
Average
827
Recent releases
827
Recent Rumors
Apple Watch
Caution Approaching End of Cycle
- The Apple Watch Series 4 features a new design with a slimmer body, 30% larger display, and electrical sensors for taking ECG readings. There's a faster, more efficient S4 chip and a new gold stainless steel model.
Apple Watch Roundup
Days since last release
339
Average
418
Recent Rumors
HomePod
Neutral Mid-product Cycle
- HomePod is Apple's answer to the Amazon Echo, but with more of a focus on music and sound quality. HomePod includes impressive sound and also supports Siri commands. Launched February 9, 2018.
HomePod Roundup
Days since first release
570
Recent Rumors
Apple TV
Don't Buy Updates Soon
- Apple's fifth-generation Apple TV features an A10X Fusion processor and 32 to 64GB of storage, along with support for 4K HDR for the first time.
Apple TV Roundup
Days since last release
703
Average
589
