Sept. 12 + Apple: What to Expect, What to Do and NOT Do

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As the invite that Apple gave to people says, It's almost here.

After months of rambling rumors, leaks, videos, and pictures, we are now about to find out what Apple has in store for us. I have this list of what to expect from this event, what to do, and NOT to do in preparation for this event. Read on as I don't want you to do anything dumb as we draw near to this.

What to Expect (and not expect):

The next iPhone - iPhone 5, or whatever they're calling it, the signs are all pointing to the next iPhone being launched in this event. Expected features include LTE, a bigger screen, a smaller dock connector, and more.

New iPods - It's been a while since there have been design changes on the iPod lineup. They deserve a much needed refresh as it is rumored that there will be new ones coming side-by-side with the new iPhone. This includes a 4-inch screen iPod touch, and a redesigned iPod nano that may have iOS design features. Here's to hoping for cheaper "gateway drugs" to Apple products.

iPad mini (?) - This elusive device has been in the rumor mill for quite some time and although it is rumored to launch on this event, signs point to October for the launch event of this to put the spotlight on the iPhone.

More goodies from iOS 6 - I've been testing out iOS 6 lately, and I have to say that the bag of tricks they have are few. As an iPhone user, I sincerely hope that what they showed in WWDC last June was all that it could do. There should be that one reason to buy any new iOS device.

What to Do (and NOT to Do):

Ask if your carrier supports 4G LTE - Smartphones these days now carry 4G LTE, at least in the US and some parts of the world. A way to check that is by looking at the specs of the New iPad HERE, then check the frequency that your carrier uses for 4G LTE. If they match, there is a good chance that the new iPhone will support it.

Don't lose hope though, as there is no final specs on the new iPhone, things can change.

DON'T BUY AN iPHONE RIGHT NOW - By now, I think you've realized this one. Just in case you didn't get it, THERE IS NO REASON FOR YOU TO BUY ONE NOW unless you're on a budget and you REALLY REALLY need it. Or just be patient and look out for September 12 (September 13 Manila time) to check if the new one's worth it. 


Here you go. I hope I've helped you in at least the basic details on the event. If you want to follow the coverage, check out The Verge and other tech sites for detailed coverage.

Apple, please don't disappoint me.