Keynote Rickies, September 2023

Myke Risk Taker Score: 1 point
Flexing: 42.9%

Stephen Keynote Chairman
Generous Donor Score: 1 point
Flexing: 37.5%

Federico Prince Flexy
Charity Chooser Score: 1 point
Flexing: 66.7%

The Rickies

Round 1
At least one iPhone ships with USB-C+1
Round 2
The two Pro phones have different camera features+1
Risky Pick
Apple announces a multi-device charger that looks a lot like AirPower, without designated charging targets-1

Round 1
The Pro iPhones will use titanium instead of stainless steel for the chassis+1
Round 2
At least one of the new iPhones will have a customizable “Action” button, instead of a traditional mute switch+1
Risky Pick
At least one of the new iPhones will support the new Qi2 wireless charging standard and “reverse wireless charging” for AirPods cases. MagSafe charging speed will also be raised from 15W-1

Some iPhones will come with color-matched cables👎
Apple Watch SE is not updated, but receives a price cut👎
Currently $249/$299 for GPS; $279/$329 for cellular
Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes in at least one new finish👎
Apple replaces its leather iPhone cases with a new product💪
FireWoven is burned in his brain
iPhone Pro models will be equipped with Thunderbolt, but come with a USB-C cable in the box, requiring a separate purchase of a Thunderbolt cable👎
🐝Buzzkiller
iPhone 15 and 15 Plus get an always-on display👎
Debated to be his risky pick instead
By the time we grade these picks, our St. Jude fundraiser will be over $250,000💪
The 15 Pro Max/Ultra weighs within 10% of the 14 Pro Max’s weight💪
The new phone will need to be between 216g - 264g, as the 14 Pro Max weighs 240g

New Apple Watch Ultra band style👎
The Pro Max becomes the Ultra👎
Apple says they’ve formulated a new kind of titanium that has special properties💪
Apple debuts a new style of charger accessory for the iPhone👎
Apple announces new AirPods Max, featuring USB-C, and made of titanium👎
Dynamic Island on all new iPhones💪
The David Guetta song doesn’t play💪
🐝Buzzkiller

Some of the new iPhones will be more expensive in some European countries👎
🐝Buzzkiller
A new AirPods case with USB-C is unveiled💪
iOS 17 gets released the week of September 18th💪
Apple won’t release any new leather accessories as part of the event announcements💪
Including cases and Watch bands
🐝Buzzkiller
iPhone 15 get slower speed USB-C transfers compared to the Pro models💪
🐝Buzzkiller
The David Guetta song plays either before or during the event👎