Apple Presentation Airing -- 12:00 Noon CDT -- September 15, 2020

Disclaimer: done "on the fly." There will be content and typographical errors. If this is important to you go to the source.

AAPL:

• before the presenation began: $116.26;
• 24 minutes into the presentation: $116.95 
• at end of presentation: $116.56
• intra-day high: $118.82
• typical for an Apple presentation
  

The Presentation

First impression: too flashy; too much video -- get with highlights, already

The  Watch Series 6

• blood O2 -- takes 15 seconds
• will record and save periodic blood O2 during sleep (think sleep apnea)
• great for asthmatics
• those with congestive heart failure
• Covid-19 and interplay with seasonal flu
  
• most colorful line-up ever
• many new colors
• always-on display
• watch faces
• most fundamental, most personal aspect of the  Watch
• have to see them to believe them
• wrist band: the solo loop -- one size fits all
• Family Setup: doesn't require an iPhone -- phenomenal
•  Watch SE: affordable! $279
  
• children can send messages to their parents without an iPhone
• perfect for entry-level users
• $199; $279; $399 -- the three price points
• can be paid over 24 months, interest-free (?); $200/24 = $8 / month (have to confirm)
  
• removing the power adapter for the  Watch

 

More later. Off to pick up Sophia.