Apple Tech Talk Buyer’s Guide

Use the information below to help you decide if the time is right to upgrade your Apple hardware.  Average Update Days is calculated based on the complete history of the product line.  For details of the update events, check out our Product History pages for Mac Products, Mobile Products and Misc. Products.

Mac Buyer's Guide

ProductLast UpdateDays Since UpdateAverage UpdateUpdate Type
iMacMarch 19, 2019
684 daysiMac Processor Upgrade
Mac MiniNovember 10, 2020
415 daysNew model with Apple M1 chip
Mac ProDec. 10. 2019
696 daysNew Design Released
MacBook AirNovember 10, 2020
360 daysNew 13" model with new Apple M1 chip
MacBook ProNovember 10, 2020
288 daysNew 13" model with new Apple M1 chip

Mobile Products Buyer's Guide

ProductLast UpdateDays Since UpdateAverage UpdateUpdate Type
iPhoneOct. 16, 2019
387 daysiPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro & iPhone 12 Pro Max released
iPadSept. 15, 2020
348 days8th Generation iPad and new iPad Air released.
iPad MiniMarch 18, 2019
390 daysiPad Min 5 Released
iPad ProMarch 18, 2020
330 daysUpdated Components
iPod TouchJuly 27, 2017
602 daysPrice Drop

Misc. Apple Products Buyer's Guide

ProductLast UpdateDays Since UpdateAverage UpdateUpdate Type
Apple WatchSept. 15, 2020
284 daysSeries 6 and Watch SE released
Series 3 remains.
Apple TVSept. 12, 2017
588 daysNew Model
HomePodFebruary 9, 2018
Initial ReleaseNew Product

The data provided here is based on generally available information.  Apple Tech Talk assumes no responsibility for incorrect dates or the accuracy of the information.

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