Not a topic per se, this tag is mostly for me to keep an eye on picks that could become Ahead of Its Time in the future. This is a somewhat subjective decision, but in general, this should include anything that isn't too vague or too specific to a particular event. Product or feature release picks are more likely to be vindicatable, stagecraft and buzzkill picks are less likely.
| Host | Type | 2017 Annual Predictions | Score |
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| Stephen | Regular | "iCloud free 5 GB limit will be increased" | 0 |
| Myke | Regular | "An iPhone Pro with Apple Pencil support, 2 Apple Pencils" | 0 |
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| Stephen | Non‑graded | "Multi-user on iPad support for the masses" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2018 Annual Predictions | Score |
| Myke | Risky | "iOS 12 features a large scale UI redesign across iOS, the biggest since iOS 7" | -1 |
| Myke | Non‑graded | "A new Apple Pencil with a button of some kind" | 0 |
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| Host | Type | Audio Predictions | Score |
| Stephen | Regular | "At least 1 more color option comes to AirPods" | 0 |
| Host | Type | The AirPower Game | Score |
| Myke | Non‑graded | "AirPower will come out after the 2018 iPhone event" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2019 Annual Predictions | Score |
| Myke | Risky | "Apple releases an iPhone subscription service that bundles a device, AppleCare, and a selection of other Apple content services into one monthly payment" | -1 |
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| Federico | Non‑graded | "AirPower is released and new AirPods are released" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2019 Fall Rickies | Score |
| Federico | Risky | "Apple announces Apple TV and game controller bundle" | -1 |
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| Host | Type | 2020 Annual Rickies | Score |
| Stephen | Risky | "Apple Podcast app launches on Android" | -1 |
| Host | Type | 2020 Summer Rickies | Score |
| Federico | Risky | "The iPad gets a new development tool to write code, on device, that is not Swift Playgrounds" | -1 |
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| Federico | Non‑graded | "Shortcuts gets new Files integration, ability to run bookmarks in 3rd party actions" | 0 |
| Federico | Non‑graded | "iOS will get the ability the ability to lock the phone to portrait, but continue watching videos in landscape" | 0 |
| Federico | Non‑graded | "New Notes framework for developers" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2020 September Rickies | Score |
| Myke | Risky | "A non-Pro iPad gets a LIDAR sensor" | -1 |
| Host | Type | 2020 October Rickies | Score |
| Myke | Risky | "The new iPhone will have a Touch ID sensor" | -1 |
| Myke | Flexie | "Over-ear AirPods are offered with multiple material options" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2020 November Rickies | Score |
| Federico | Flexie | "Apple redesigns the App Store app for Mac to include iOS, macOS, and iPadOS apps together" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2021 Annual Rickies | Score |
| Myke | Risky | "A Mac gets a screen that supports touch and/or Apple Pencil input" | -1 |
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| Federico | Risky | "Apple will release a new programming app for iPad" | -1 |
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| Myke | Flexie | "Another variant of over-ear headphones will be released" | 0 |
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| Myke | Flexie | "A new iMac has adjustability that is reminiscent of the Pro Display XDR" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Apple releases its own game controller" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Apple releases a bigger iPad Pro" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "At least one new iPhone model has both Face ID and Touch ID" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "There will be a chip named M1 followed by a letter" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2021 April Rickies | Score |
| Myke | Flexie | "You can buy AirTags in a 3-pack" | 0 |
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| Federico | Flexie | "Shortcuts gets new actions or triggers for USB connections" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Hypervisor comes to iPad" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "The new iPad Pro comes with a fancy new GaN charger" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2021 WWDC Rickies | Score |
| Stephen | Regular | "iPadOS 15 brings organization changes to the home screen that don't exist on the iPhone, including iOS 15" | 0 |
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| Federico | Risky | "Legacy widgets are completely removed from the system, and there is no longer a place to put widgets to the left of the main home screen" | -1 |
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| Stephen | Risky | "Apple unveils a new high-end audio product" | -1 |
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| Stephen | Flexie | "macOS skips ahead to version 15 to match iOS and iPadOS" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "The next version of macOS comes with a redesigned Today view" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2021 September Rickies | Score |
| Myke | Flexie | "A new iPad mini is introduced with a refreshed design, new colours previously not a part of the product, USB-C, Smart Connector, and 5G support" | 0 |
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| Myke | Flexie | "There is a ceramic Apple Watch" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "The Apple Watch moves to 5G networking" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2021 October Rickies | Score |
| Myke | Risky | "Apple teases another Mac, that is not for sale right now, with Pro in the name, and says that it is coming next year" | -1 |
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| Stephen | Risky | "5G becomes an option on at least one MacBook" | -1 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Apple unveils a "Space Black" MacBook Pro" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "There is going to be a funny scene involving one of the characters of Ted Lasso" | 0 |
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| Stephen | Flexie | "The new MacBook Pro power bricks have ports on them, like the iMac does for Ethernet" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2022 Annual Rickies | Score |
| Stephen | Regular | "The 11" iPad Pro gets a mini LED display" | 0 |
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| Federico | Regular | "At least one AirPods model will support lossless music playback" | 0 |
| Federico | Risky | "iOS 16 brings major changes for systemwide design customization" | -1 |
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| Myke | Risky | "The new Mac Pro will be..." | -1 |
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| Myke | Flexie | "An iMac Pro is unveiled" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "A new home-focused device is released" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Apple stops using the iTunes Store app, and moves store content into dedicated apps" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Apple brings Mail extensions to iOS and iPadOS" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Some Mac-only Shortcuts actions will become available on iPhone and iPad" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Podcasts will gain audio effects for enhanced sound and trim silence" | 0 |
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| Host | Type | 2022 March Rickies | Score |
| Myke | Regular | "Apple introduces a new Mac mini with an updated design" | 0 |
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| Stephen | Regular | "Larger, more powerful iMac is introduced" | 0 |
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| Myke | Risky | "The new iPhone SE has a design influenced by the iPhone mini, it does not feature Face ID, it has a Touch ID power button" | -1 |
| Stephen | Risky | "Apple announces an update to AirPods Max, that support wireless lossless playback, to take full advantage of Apple's new classical music service" | -1 |
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| Federico | Flexie | "The new Mac mini comes in more colors than silver and grey" | 0 |
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| Federico | Flexie | "Apple releases new AirPods colors" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "A revised 13" MBP drops the Touch Bar but does not add MagSafe" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2022 WWDC Rickies | Score |
| Federico | Risky | "iOS gets split-view support for multitasking to use 2 apps at once" | -1 |
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| Stephen | Risky | "The new version of macOS brings back Dashboard as a way to place widgets outside of the current Notification Center" | -1 |
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| Stephen | Flexie | "macOS 13 is called "Mammoth"" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "Widgets on tvOS" | 0 |
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| Myke | Flexie | "More apps can use a picture-in-picture-style window on iPadOS" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Shortcuts gets an API on iOS and iPadOS for apps to run Shortcuts directly, without URL schemes" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Shortcuts for Mac gets personal automations" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "You will be able to set light and dark mode on a per-website basis in Safari" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "The Music app gets an updated design in the Listen Now page" | 0 |
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| Federico | Flexie | "iPadOS gets improved split view with at least 3 apps at once" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Apple releases a Safari API to deal with cookie consent forms" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Apple introduces a proper Reminders API for developers" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Shortcuts gets an XL widget on iPad" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2022 September Rickies | Score |
| Myke | Risky | "AirPods Max 2 can be folded to store more compactly" | -1 |
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| Stephen | Risky | "iOS gets split-view support for multitasking to use 2 apps at once (reuse)" | -1 |
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| Stephen | Flexie | "The iPhone 14 Pro comes in a total of five colors" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "Apple shows off at least one new MagSafe accessory" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "The A16 is built on a 3 nanometer process" | 0 |
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| Stephen | Flexie | "The new high-end Apple Watch is named the "Apple Watch Pro"" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "Center Stage comes to the iPhone" | 0 |
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| Myke | Flexie | "Astrophotography feature" | 0 |
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| Myke | Flexie | "Apple gives a new name to the A15 chip found in the non-Pro iPhones" | 0 |
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| Federico | Flexie | "You will be able to control which data types show on the always-on lock screen" | 0 |
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| Host | Type | 2023 Annual Rickies | Score |
| Federico | Risky | "Apple will release its biggest iPad ever with a display of at least 16 inches..." | -1 |
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| Stephen | Risky | "Apple releases an iPad Pro with a screen between 15.0 and 15.9999 inches which replaces the 11-inch model" | -1 |
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| Myke | Flexie | "Apple's headset has widgets that look similar to iOS" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "Apple releases an iMac with a larger screen" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "AirPods Max 2 feature a foldable design, and come with a new case that fully encloses them" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "The iPad mini gets updated, featuring either a mini LED or OLED screen" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "Apple will release a new monitor" | 0 |
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| Stephen | Flexie | "The iPad mini will be updated" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "Twitter will file for bankruptcy" | 0 |
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| Stephen | Flexie | "Apple sells an "iPhone 15 Ultra"" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "The Apple Silicon Mac Pro allows third-party GPUs to be used" | 0 |
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| Federico | Flexie | "Apple will revive the HomePod line with new devices" | 0 |
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| Federico | Flexie | "Second-generation AirPods Max will ship during the year" | 0 |
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| Federico | Flexie | "Apple brings new actions to Shortcuts to control windows on iPadOS" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Apple releases new developer APIs for Stage Manager" | 0 |
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| Host | Type | 2023 WWDC Rickies | Score |
| Federico | Risky | "The next version of iPadOS will introduce a brand new audio routing system, with support for selecting different input sources, similar to macOS..." | -1 |
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| Federico | Flexie | "Stage Manager for iPad gets support for clamshell mode with external displays" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "The next version of macOS is called Skyline" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "The Wallet app gets a new design" | 0 |
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| Host | Type | 2023 September Rickies | Score |
| Stephen | Risky | "Apple announces a multi-device charger that looks a lot like AirPower, without designated charging targets" | -1 |
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| Stephen | Flexie | "Some iPhones will come with color-matched cables" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "Apple Watch SE is not updated, but receives a price cut" | 0 |
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| Stephen | Flexie | "Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes in at least 1 new finish" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "iPhone Pro models will be equipped with Thunderbolt, but will come with a USB-C cable in the box, requiring a separate purchase of a Thunderbolt cable" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "iPhone 15 and 15 Plus get an always-on display" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "New Apple Watch Ultra band style" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "The Pro Max becomes the Ultra" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "Apple debuts a new style of charging accessory for the iPhone" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "Apple announces new AirPods Max, featuring USB-C and made of titanium" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2023 October Rickies | Score |
| Myke | Regular | "The 13" MacBook Pro is redesigned" | 0 |
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| Stephen | Risky | "Apple unveils an iMac Pro" | -1 |
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| Myke | Risky | "Apple unveils a new Studio Display Pro that is larger than the regular Studio Display and features a new screen technology than the smaller model" | -1 |
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| Federico | Risky | "Apple introduces a new desktop keyboard and/or trackpad that supports connecting to multiple devices at once. They also support USB-C connections now" | -1 |
| Federico | Flexie | "At least one M3-series chip introduces support for Thunderbolt 5, a first for the industry" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "The iMac's input devices are updated with USB-C but otherwise remain the same" | 0 |
| Host | Type | 2024 Annual Rickies | Score |
| Stephen | Regular | "The Apple Watch 10 brings an updated design inspired by the Apple Watch Ultra in some way" | 0 |
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| Myke | Risky | "A game made by a studio owned by Meta is released on Vision Pro" | -1 |
| Stephen | Risky | "Apple's CEO succession plan leaks" | -1 |
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| Federico | Risky | "A new iPad Pro will feature..." | -1 |
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| Stephen | Flexie | "Apple launches immersive video content using TV+ IP" | 0 |
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| Stephen | Flexie | "AirPods Pro 3 launch with lossless support" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "As a result of allowing sideloading on iPhone in certain countries, a major controversy about security and/or malware on iOS happens" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "A Vision Pro will be used on the International Space Station" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "You will be able to create Shortcuts with the new LLM-infused Siri in iOS 18" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "iPadOS 18 will feature new controls for audio input and output" | 0 |
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| Myke | Flexie | "Apple adds another sport to TV+" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "Third party Apple Watch faces are introduced" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "Apple introduces a HomePod with a screen" | 0 |
| Host | Type | The EUies | Score |
| Myke | Regular | "The language of "member in good standing" is removed" | 0 |
| Stephen | Regular | "The two "scare sheets" for linking to external websites for payment will become optional" | 0 |
| Federico | Regular | "Phil Schiller is replaced as the head of the initiative" | 0 |
| Stephen | Regular | "Changes to rules about apps being installed from alternate sources" | 0 |
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| Host | Type | 2024 May Rickies | Score |
| Federico | Risky | "The new iPad Pros can run a version of macOS when needed" | -1 |
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| Myke | Risky | "The iPad Pro gets MagSafe charging, but it's not what you think…" | -1 |
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| Myke | Flexie | "New pencil has a button" | 0 |
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| Myke | Flexie | "New pencil comes in colour choices" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "iPadOS 17 AI enhancements for iPad only" | 0 |
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| Myke | Flexie | "Apple's iPad Pro keyboard features a new key switch technology" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "New iPad Airs come in new colors that are as vibrant as the back of the iMacs" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "Apple announces AI-powered changes to iWork" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "Final Cut for iPad gains a feature specifically for video in visionOS" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "iPad Virtual Display announced for visionOS" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "The new iPad Pros have slimmer bezels than before" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Apple refreshes its input accessories for USB-C" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "The new iPad keyboard can also be paired with a Mac or Vision Pro" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "The new Apple Pencil is compatible with and has special features for visionOS" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "The new iPad external keyboard has at least one programmable 'Action' key" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "The iPad Pro gets an Action Button" | 0 |
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| Federico | Flexie | "The new iPad Pro with M4 has Thunderbolt 5" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Vision Pro launch dates in more countries announced" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "The new iPad Pros have Wi-Fi 7" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "The new iPad keyboard has a dedicated Siri key" | 0 |
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| Host | Type | 2024 WWDC Rickies | Score |
| Myke | Risky | "visionOS 2 has keyboard passthrough when in an environment and it works with any keyboard, not just the ones Apple makes" | -1 |
| Federico | Risky | "Apple shows a 'Siri Camera' (not official name) feature that lets you point the iPhone at something and use AI to understand what you're looking at" | -1 |
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| Stephen | Risky | "Apple previews a new visionOS feature that puts overlays over the camera passthrough with information about objects in view" | -1 |
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| Stephen | Flexie | "At least two of Apple's first-party apps escape iPad compatibility mode on visionOS to become full-blown native apps" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | ""Improvements" to Stage Manager are announced" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "Something in iOS 18 picks up the UI used in the iOS 17 App picker in Messages" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "Journal app comes to iPadOS" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "The next version of macOS is named Tahoe" | 0 |
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| Myke | Flexie | "Standby mode for iPadOS" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "At least one of the 'Coming Soon' environments in visionOS 2 is removed" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "Apple announces an AI deal with Google" | 0 |
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| Federico | Flexie | "The next version of Stage Manager supports more than 4 windows at once on some iPad models" | 0 |
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| Host | Type | 2024 September Rickies | Score |
| ChatGPT | Regular | "The iPhone 16 lineup will introduce a new under-display FaceID system, removing the notch or Dynamic Island" | 0 |
| Stephen | Risky | "The iPad mini is updated with an A17 Pro or higher and a larger, brighter display. It will run Apple Intelligence." | -1 |
| Federico | Flexie | "The new iPhone color is called Gold Titanium" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "At least one of the new iPhones is brighter than before" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "Apple Watch band attachments will change" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "Apple Watch Ultra 3 comes in black" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "Apple introduces new "vegan leather" cases" | 0 |
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| Federico | Flexie | "The flashlight in the new iPhones is mentioned as being brighter than before" | 0 |
| Myke | Flexie | "Apple Watch SE is updated and it's not made of aluminium" | 0 |
| Stephen | Flexie | "The new Apple Watch SE costs $199" | 0 |
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| Stephen | Flexie | "The iPhone Pro comes with color-matched cables" | 0 |
| Federico | Flexie | "The new iPhone color is called Earth Titanium" | 0 |