Apple Buyers Guide for 2024

 Apple Buyers Guide for 2024 (January)

Apple’s accessories

• AirTag: Essential tool for tracking items such as keys and bags. Next update expected in 2025.
• Apple Pencil (2nd gen): It’s still a great option, however, a new model is coming soon. Next update expected in March/April.
• Apple Pencil (USB-C): Good option for students. No listed next update.
• Apple Pencil (1st gen): Good option for older iPad models. No listed next update.
• Magic Keyboard: Still a great keyboard; however, a redesigned model is coming soon. Next update expected in March/April.
• Magic Keyboard Folio: Finally an iPad keyboard with function keys; however it’s expensive. No listed next update.
• Smart Keyboard Folio: A good compact keyboard; however it lacks a trackpad. No listed next update.
• Smart Keyboard: Good keyboard option for older iPad models. No listed next update.

The colored icons represent:

• Green Check Mark: Recommended
• Yellow Exclamation Mark: Mid-cycle or neutral
• Orange Clock Icon: Wait/Upcoming Launch
• Red Cross: Not Recommended

This guide seems to be aimed at helping potential buyers make informed decisions about which Apple accessories to buy based on their current status and expected updates. Please note that this information might change as Apple releases new products or updates.

Apple’s TV & Home products

• Apple TV 4K: The new model features a faster chip and now at a lower price. Next update expected later this year.
• HomePod: Recently updated with better sound and a lower price. Next update expected later this year.
• HomePod mini: It’s a really nice small speaker that can be placed anywhere. Next update expected later this year.

The colored icons represent:

• Green Check Mark: Recommended
• Yellow Exclamation Mark: Mid-cycle or neutral
• Orange Exclamation Mark: Wait/Upcoming Launch
• Red Cross: Not Recommended

This guide seems to be aimed at helping potential buyers make informed decisions about which TV & Home products to buy based on their current status and expected updates. Please note that this information might change as Apple releases new products or updates.

AirPods

• AirPods (2nd gen): Not worth it unless you’re on a budget or prefer the fit. No listed next update.
• AirPods (3rd gen): Great option for most users and cheaper than AirPods Pro. Next update expected in late 2024.
• AirPods Pro (2nd Gen): Recently updated with a USB-C charging case. Next update expected in late 2025.
• AirPods Max: An updated model with USB-C is coming this year. Next update expected in late 2024.

The colored icons represent:

• Green Check Mark: Recommended
• Yellow Exclamation Mark: Wait/Upcoming Launch
• Red Cross: Not Recommended

This guide seems to be aimed at helping potential buyers make informed decisions about which AirPods products to buy based on their current status and expected updates. Please note that this information might change as Apple releases new products or updates.

Apple Watch

• Ultra 2: Minor changes; worth upgrading from Series 5 or older. No listed next update.
• Series 9: Minor changes; worth upgrading from Series 5 or older. Next update expected in September.
• SE: Good option for those new to Apple Watch or looking for a low-cost option. Next update expected in September.

The colored icons represent:

• Green Check Mark: Recommended
• Yellow Exclamation Mark: Wait/Upcoming Launch
• Red Cross: Not Recommended

This guide seems to be aimed at helping potential buyers make informed decisions about which Apple Watch products to buy based on their current status and expected updates. Please note that this information might change as Apple releases new products or updates.

 iPhone

• iPhone 15 Pro Max: Worth upgrading from an iPhone 12 Pro or older. Next update expected in September.
• iPhone 15 Pro: Worth upgrading from an iPhone 12 Pro or older. Next update expected in September.
• iPhone 15 Plus: A major upgrade for the base iPhone models. Next update expected in September.
• iPhone 15: A major upgrade for the base iPhone models. Next update expected in September.
• iPhone 14 Plus: Might as well get an iPhone 15 Plus for a very significant upgrade.
• iPhone 14: A very minor upgrade; buy an iPhone 13 or iPhone 15 instead.
• iPhone SE: Still a great value with an A15 chip, good cameras, and great battery life. Great if you’re on a budget and don’t mind the old design. Next update expected in 2025.

The colored icons represent:

• Green Check Mark: Recommended
• Yellow Exclamation Mark: Wait/Upcoming Launch
• Red Cross: Not Recommended

This guide seems to be aimed at helping potential buyers make informed decisions about which iPhone products to buy based on their current status and expected updates. Please note that this information might change as Apple releases new products or updates.

iPad

• 11" iPad Pro (M2): New OLED models launching soon. Next update expected in March/April.
• 12.9" iPad Pro (M2): New OLED models launching soon. Next update expected in March/April.
• 10.9" iPad Air (M1): Two new models (including a larger 12.9" model) are coming soon. Next update expected in March/April.
• 10.9" iPad Air (M1): Good option if you want the latest design for a lower price.
• 10.2" iPad: If you don’t mind the old design, this iPad is still a great value. Next update expected later this year.
• 8.3" iPad mini: The iPad mini was last updated in 2021. A new model is coming soon. Next update expected later this year.

The colored circles represent:

• Green: Recommended
• Yellow: Wait
• Blue: Upcoming Launch

This guide seems to be aimed at helping potential buyers make informed decisions about which iPad products to buy based on their current status and expected updates. Please note that this information might change as Apple releases new products or updates.

Mac 

• 13" MacBook Air (M1): Still a great deal and plenty capable for most users. Next update expected in March/April.
• 13" MacBook Air (M2): Still great, however, new models with M3 coming soon. Next update expected in March/April.
• 15" MacBook Air (M1): Still great, however, new models with M3 coming soon. Next update expected in March/April.
• 14" MacBook Pro (M3): Good option but consider upgrading to 16GB memory. Recently updated.
• 14" MacBook Pro (M3/Pro/Max): Recently updated with more powerful chips.
• 16" MacBook Pro (M3/Pro/Max): Recently updated with more powerful chips.
• 24” iMac: Best way to experience a Mac M3 chip. Next update expected in Mid 2024.
• Mac mini (M2/M2 Pro): For incredible performance at a lower price. Next update expected in Mid 2024.
• Mac Studio: Unless you need the Studio slots just get the Mac Mini. Next update expected in Mid 2024.
• Studio Display: A decent display with a nice design but is overpriced. Recommendation is to buy a Studio Display or wait.

The colored circles represent:

• Green: Recommended/Mid-cycle or neutral
• Yellow: Wait
• Blue: Upcoming Launch
• Red: Not Recommended

This guide seems to be aimed at helping potential buyers make informed decisions about which Mac products to buy based on their current status and expected updates. Please note that this information might change as Apple releases new products or updates.