Keynote Rickies, September 2024

Federico Picker of Passion Score: 2 points
Flexing: 61.5%

Myke Keynote Chairman
Generous Donor Score: 3 points
Flexing: 53.8%

Stephen Attorney General Flexy
Charity Chooser Score: 0 points
Flexing: 61.5%

The Rickies

Myke3 points • 3/3

Round 1
Apple introduces a faster chip for the iPhone+1
Ungraded: It has “AI” in the chip name, and the same chip between iPhone 16 and 16 Pro
Original pick: “The Pro iPhones increase in size”, but Myke had to change it because that’s Stephen’s round 2 pick…
Round 2
A button is introduced to an iPhone that directly lets you capture photos+1
Risky Pick
Apple mentions RAM or Memory in the iPhone+1
- Say it will be at least 8GB
- And state it is to power Apple Intelligence

Federico2 points • 3/3

Round 1
All the iPhones announced support Apple Intelligence+1
Round 2
New AirPods model+1
Ungraded: USB-C
Risky Pick
The new ‘Capture’ button supports at least two user-configurable gestures0
- Will support third-party camera apps in addition to system Camera
- Will integrate with the Controls API to configure various commands

Stephen0 points • 1/3

Round 1
iPhone 16 Pro gains a 5x zoom+1
Round 2
The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are larger than their predecessors0
Risky Pick
The iPad mini is updated with an A17 Pro or higher -1
- …and a larger, brighter display
- It will run Apple Intelligence

ChatGPT0 points • 1/3

Round 1
The screen on the iPhone 16 Pro Max will increase to at least 6.9”+1
Round 2
The iPhone 16 lineup will introduce a new under-display Face ID system, removing the notch or Dynamic Island0
Risky Pick
Apple introduces a new telephoto lens to the Pro Max it has 10x zoom-1
- It will feature enhanced low light performance that is branded ‘NightSight Pro’,
- and it will include a new sensor-shift stabilization system

The Flexies

Myke53.8% • 7/13

There is a segment about Apple Intelligence that lasts at least 10 minutes💪
Apple Watch band attachments will change👎
Apple does not say ‘AI’ or ‘Artificial Intelligence’👎
We get a release window for 18.1 💪
No iPad hardware💪
🐝Buzzkiller
FineWoven cases mysteriously disappear💪
The iPhone 16 has a better range of colours than the iPhone 16 Pro💪
Vertical lenses on the iPhone 16💪
Apple Watch SE is updated and it’s not made of aluminium👎
Apple Watches get thinner💪
Tim Cook is surrounded by long grass👎
The Apple Watch segment is presented in and around a gym👎
Craig wears a costume for some portion of the event👎

Federico61.5% • 8/13

There are multiple AirPods models💪
Apple Intelligence features are demoed again 💪
There is a new AirPods model with noise cancellation 💪
The new iPhone color is called Gold Titanium👎
ChatGPT is mentioned again 💪
The ultra wide camera on the 16 Pro is considerably improved 💪
At least one of the new iPhones is brighter than before👎
Apple introduces new “vegan leather” cases👎
The flashlight in the new iPhones is mentioned as being brighter than before👎
No Macs and iPads at this event💪
🐝Buzzkiller
There are new AirPods Max, but they don’t fold💪
It’s not what you think
The new iPhone color is called “Earth Titanium”👎
Craig Federighi is stranded somewhere💪

Stephen61.5% • 8/13

Apple Watch Ultra 3 comes in black👎
macOS Sequioa released with iOS 18💪
Apple Intelligence gains no new features👎
🐝Buzzkiller
iPhone 16 and 16 Pro can run Apple Intelligence 💪
FineWoven lives on💪
The new Apple Watch SE costs $199👎
The brown iPhone Pro does not have “gold” in its name💪
🐝Buzzkiller
The iPhone Pro comes with color-matched cables👎
The regular Apple Watch models each get larger screens and cases💪
iOS 18.1 announced to ship in “October”💪
We see the rainbow stage at Apple Park in the video💪
Jeff Williams is seen in nature💪
Craig travels from one set to another in a ridiculous fashion👎

ChatGPT

No Flexies from ChatGPT

Hosts

Myke Hurley

Rickies winner • Keynote Chairman • Flexies loser • Picked 3rd

🏆 Rickies

3/3 correct
Risky Pick correct!
3 points

💪 Flexies

7/13 correct
53.8% flexing power

Federico Viticci

Rickies 2nd place • Picked 2nd

🏆 Rickies

3/3 correct
Risky Pick too risky
2 points

💪 Flexies

8/13 correct
61.5% flexing power
Lost by coin flip

Stephen Hackett

Rickies 3rd place • Attorney General Flexy • Picked 1st

🏆 Rickies

1/3 correct
Risky Pick too risky
0 points

💪 Flexies

8/13 correct
61.5% flexing power
Won by coin flip

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