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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.
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iPhone 13
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- Apple's newest iPhones with updated cameras, new colors, smaller notches, and faster A15 chip. Launched September 24, 2021.
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iPhone 13 Pro
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- Apple's Pro iPhones with updated cameras, new colors, smaller notches, ProMotion display, 1TB max storage, and faster A15 chip. Launched September 24, 2021.
iPhone 13 Pro Roundup
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iPad Mini
Buy Now
Just Updated
- The redesigned sixth-generation iPad mini announced in September 2021 includes an A15 Bionic chip, larger 8.3-inch display, second-generation Apple Pencil support, Touch ID in the power button, and upgraded camera capabilities. Order now ahead of September 24 launch.
iPad Mini Roundup
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iPad
Buy Now
Just Updated
- The "iPad" is Apple's low-priced mainstream iPad, just updated in September 2021 with faster A13 Bionic chip, a True Tone display, and a new Ultra Wide front camera. Order now ahead of September 24 launch.
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11" iPad Pro
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- The 11-inch iPad Pro was updated in April 2021 with an M1 chip, Thunderbolt and USB4 support, and optional 5G cellular networking. The front-facing TrueDepth camera includes a new wide-angle lens that automatically keeps you in view as you move, and storage options up to 2TB are available. Pre-orders started April 30, with availability coming in the second half of May.
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12.9" iPad Pro
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- The 12.9-inch iPad Pro was updated in April 2021 with an M1 chip, an all-new Liquid Retina XDR display, Thunderbolt and USB4 support, and optional 5G cellular networking. The front-facing TrueDepth camera includes a new wide-angle lens that automatically keeps you in view as you move, and storage options up to 2TB are available. Pre-orders started April 30, with availability coming in the second half of May.
12.9" iPad Pro Roundup
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iPad Air
Caution
Approaching End of Cycle
- Apple in September 2020 unveiled a redesigned iPad Air with an edge-to-edge 10.9-inch display, Touch ID power button, an A14 Bionic chip, new color options, and more.
iPad Air Roundup
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iPhone SE
Don't Buy
Updates Soon
- The original iPhone SE was a low-cost 4-inch iPhone before being discontinued in 2018, but Apple revived the name in April 2020 with a new 4.7-inch model that looks like an iPhone 8 with internals similar to those of the iPhone 11. It features an A13 Bionic chip, 3GB RAM, and a low starting price of $399. Comes in white, black, and red, and comes with 64GB or 128GB of storage.
iPhone SE Roundup
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14" & 16" MacBook Pro
Buy Now
Just Updated
- The new 14" and redesigned 16" MacBook Pro models debuted in October 2021 with new M1 Pro and M1 Max chip options, mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR displays, a 1080p webcam, an improved audio system, and more.
14" & 16" MacBook Pro Roundup
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iMac
Caution
Approaching End of Cycle
- Apple's 24-inch iMac is an ultra-thin all-in-one desktop computer that was refreshed with a new design, M1 chips, and new color options in April 2021. Apple's larger 27-inch iMac hasn't been updated since August 2020, and there are rumors of a similar redesign for that model with an even larger display, perhaps as soon as late 2021. Apple also sells a barebones 21.5-inch model that's primarily aimed at the education market and hasn't been updated since 2017.
iMac Roundup
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Mac Mini
Caution
Approaching End of Cycle
- The low-end and middle-tier Mac mini models were updated on November 10, 2020, with new M1 chips from Apple. The high-end configuration continues to be based on 8th-generation Intel processors from October 2018.
Mac Mini Roundup
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MacBook Air
Caution
Approaching End of Cycle
- The MacBook Air was updated on November 10, 2020, with a Apple's M1 chip, integrating the CPU and graphics with a Neural Engine for machine learning capabilities all on a single chip.
MacBook Air Roundup
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13" MacBook Pro
Caution
Approaching End of Cycle
- Lower-end 13-inch MacBook Pro models were introduced on November 10, 2020, featuring Apple's M1 chip in place of Intel processor and graphics options. Higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with more advanced M1 Pro and M1 Max chips and other higher-end specs debuted in October 2021.
13" MacBook Pro Roundup
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Mac Pro
Don't Buy
Updates Soon
- Apple released its new high-end, high-throughput Mac Pro on December 10, 2019. It starts at $5,999, so this machine is only for the most serious professional users.
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AirPods
Buy Now
Just Updated
- The third-generation AirPods were introduced in October 2021 and include spatial audio support, longer battery life, and a new design. They are priced at $179, and Apple is also continuing to sell the second-generation AirPods with wired charging case for $129.
AirPods Roundup
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AirPods Max
Buy Now
Just Updated
- The AirPods Max are Apple-branded high-end over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and adaptive EQ. Priced at $549.
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HomePod Mini
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- HomePod mini is a smaller, more affordable version of the HomePod that shares the same feature set but in a cheaper package. New blue, orange, and yellow colors released in November 2021, but no changes to specs or pricing.
HomePod Mini Roundup
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AirPods Pro
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- Apple's AirPods Pro earphones feature noise-canceling technology, water resistance, and a $249 price tag. Updated with a new MagSafe case for better wireless charging alignment in October 2021, but no other changes.
AirPods Pro Roundup
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Apple Watch
Buy Now
Just Updated
- The Apple Watch Series 7 features a more rounded design, larger casing sizes, and faster charging.
Apple Watch Roundup
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Apple TV
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- Apple's revamped 4K Apple TV features an A12 Bionic processor, 32 to 64GB of storage, and 4K high frame rate HDR support, plus it comes with redesigned Siri Remote.
Apple TV Roundup
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Apple Watch SE
Neutral
Mid-product Cycle
- Sold alongside the Series 7, the Apple Watch SE is Apple's lower-cost Apple Watch option with many Series 6 features except a blood oxygen sensor and ECG.
Apple Watch SE Roundup
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iPod Touch
Don't Buy
Updates Soon
- The iPod touch is Apple's only remaining iPod and runs iOS, offering access to the App Store and the same 4-inch Retina display from 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