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             Apple Announces "Hi, Speed" Event for 13 October 2020

   Josh Centers

   Apple's [1]next product announcement event will be held on 13 October
   2020 at 10 AM PDT. As with the last event, Apple lets you [2]add it to
   your calendar with one click.

   iPhones were completely absent from the 'Time Flies' event, which
   focused on the Apple Watch Series 6 and new iPads (see '[3]Apple
   Unveils Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE' and '[4]Apple
   Redesigns iPad Air, Updates Base-Model iPad' 15 September 2020). We
   don't have a crystal ball, but we'd be willing to bet money on at least
   one new iPhone debuting at this event. Given that its tagline is 'Hi,
   Speed,' it's possible the next iPhone will be compatible with
   high-speed 5G cellular networks.

   Since Apple also promised Macs built on high-performance Apple silicon
   before the end of 2020, the 'Hi, Speed' tagline could also suggest an
   announcement or update on that front as well (see '[5]Macs Make the
   Move to ARM with Apple Silicon,' 22 June 2020).

   Other possibilities include updates to the aging Apple TV lineup and
   the iPad Pro, which looks increasingly long in the tooth compared to
   the less expensive, but similarly capable iPad Air.

   Updates to the HomePod and AirPods lineups could also be in the cards.
   [6]Apple recently dropped Bose, Sonos, and other competing audio makers
   from its store, fueling rumors that it is set to unveil a smaller
   HomePod and full-size Apple-branded headphones.

   Who knows what we'll see! But you can find out along with us, by
   joining us in the #events channel of our [7]SlackBITS group. We've been
   chatting with our readers during the events for a few years now, and
   it's always a good time. To join the group, go to[8]
   slackbits.herokuapp.com, enter your email address, and agree to the[9]
   code of conduct. You'll receive an invitation in email right away.

References

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   1. https://www.apple.com/apple-events/
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   3. https://tidbits.com/2020/09/15/apple-unveils-apple-watch-series-6-and-apple-watch-se/
   4. https://tidbits.com/2020/09/15/apple-redesigns-ipad-air-updates-base-model-ipad/
   5. https://tidbits.com/2020/06/22/macs-make-the-move-to-arm-with-apple-silicon/
   6. https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/5/21503421/apple-stop-selling-bose-sonos-logitech-headphones-speakers
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