Apple has been busy updating most of its bestsellers – everything from Iphonearrive AirPods Proarrive Apple Watcharrive iPad and iPad Pro.
There’s so much new to get you excited, ready to empty your wallet.
That said, there are still Apple products that you should avoid, either because they are being refreshed or they won’t be updated as Apple is phasing them out.
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List of “Naughty”:
- Small iPad: Over a year old, it’s hard to justify the $500 starting price here, unless you really want a smaller form factor.
- Mac Mini: The first Mac computer of the M1 and probably suitable for M2 early upgrade. Keep that in mind if you’re thinking of buying one right now.
- MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch M1 MacBook: Now that the M2 chip has landed, it’s safe to bet that these laptops are currently on loan.
- Mac Pro: With the transition to Apple Silicon underway, this huge monetary investment makes no sense at this point. Avoid this big time unless you really have to replace a broken machine.
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List of “Beautiful”:
AirPods Pro 2nd Generation
Apple’s best AirPods got so much better! The AirPods Pro second generation is a major upgrade over the previous model and gives the 2nd generation AirPods Pro a huge lead over the competition.
- Active noise cancellation reduces unwanted background noise.
- Adaptive transparency allows outside sounds in while reducing loud ambient noise.
- Personalized spatial sound with dynamic head tracking that puts sounds around you.
- Multiple headphone heads (XS, S, M, L).
- Touch controls let you swipe to adjust volume, tap to stream media, answer or end calls, and press and hold to switch between listening modes.
- Sweat and water resistant for AirPods Pro and charging case.
- MagSafe charging case with speaker.
- The case features a lanyard loop.
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Apple Watch Ultra
This is Apple Watch that I’ve always wanted. Bigger, brighter screen, better waterproofing, more space on screen for complex features and exciting new features for explorers.
- Rugged and capable, built to meet the needs of endurance athletes, outdoor adventurers and watersports enthusiasts – with a dedicated strap for each.
- Up to 36 hours of battery life, plus all the Apple Watch features to keep you healthy, safe, and connected.
- 49mm corrosion resistant titanium case. The digital crown is larger and the buttons are easier to reach.
- 100m water resistant. Customizable Action Buttons for instant physical control over a variety of functions.
- The Retina Always-On display is bright and easy to see, even in direct sunlight.
- Precise dual frequency GPS to calculate accuracy, distance, route and speed.
- Advanced health sensors give you deep insights into your health. Autumn detection and Detect the problem can automatically connect you to emergency services in the event of a major fall or car accident. Hold the Action button to activate a siren that can be heard up to 600 feet away.
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AirTag
Blow away the competition, by Apple AirTags is the perfect gift for someone who often loses things.
Well made, powerful, and with replaceable batteries, these will make lost keys or wallets a thing of the past.
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Mac Studio
So much power in a small box. In fact, this is a workstation in the form of not much larger than the Mac Mini.
You can choose between M1 Max and M1 Ultra (unless you’re dealing with extreme workloads that require massive GPU capacity, you’ll be fine with the M1 Max’s offerings) and can spend anything from $2,000 to $4,000 on this hardware.
Combined with Studio Monitor, this is a complete monster of a system.
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iPhone SE
An affordable iPhone with a bunch of great features:
- 4.7 inch Retina display.
- 5G.
- Fast A15 Bionic processor.
- Great camera.
- Touch ID biometrics.
For this price, this is a great bang for the buck iPhone!
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MacBook Air with M2 . chip
The perfect choice for those who want performance and portability in a small, fanless laptop.
The New MacBook Air features Apple’s latest M2 chip, which boasts an 18% faster CPU and 35% faster GPU than the M1.
The new M2 MacBook Air features an all-new ultra-slim design and is equipped with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array, and four-speaker audio system with Spatial Audio.
Review: Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
iPad Air
iPad Air just got a big update in the form of Apple’s M1 chip and a great 12-megapixel wide-angle front-facing camera with a “Central Stage” feature that can track people sitting in front of the screen as they move.
And with prices starting at $449, it’s one of the cheapest ways to get an M1-enabled device.
For a more rounded device, you can equip an iPad with a keyboard and Apple’s Magic Pencil for a device that gives laptops twice their money,
