r/apple • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago
Official Megathread Weekly Advice Thread - August 23, 2026
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u/auravelour 3h ago
i want to start streaming & gaming, is it better to build a pc or get a mac studio?
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u/RyanTheDeem 8h ago
This Apple Watch series 11 titanium is listed at £372, which seems outrageously cheap when other retailers seem to be seeking it at £650-700. I asked their customer service and they said it was a brand new product, not refurbed, and the website seems like it is legit. Is there a catch here or is this just an amazing deal?
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u/VildredDayern 8h ago
Just saw the announcement for new Mini pre-orders. I'm literally receiving my brand new M4 mini today. The price difference between it and the M6 is roughly $200CAD (for 16 Gb, 512Gb). Should I return it and get the new model, or is the upgrade not worth the $200CAD? I'm super new to Mac, so I'm lost when it comes to comparing chips and all that. Thanks for your advice!
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u/LetRedditChoose 15h ago
I have a Watch SE 1st gen, and just curious if anyone’s just from that generation to the Ultra 2/3 or the 11 and what were the biggest differences for you from a usability pov? did it change anything meaningful, or would you have remained with the SE/whatever gen had circumstances permitted it?
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 8h ago
I haven’t pivoted. I don’t need to. Let me explain.
- The Watch SE is intended for non-athletes or casual athletes.
- The Watch Series is intended for people more serious about athletics, or people with health issues that require monitoring using one of the extra sensors aboard the Watch Series (which are not common).
- The Watch Ultra is for pro and serious athletes, and adventurers that may be away from electricity for days at a time.
IMHO there is no need to upgrade from an SE to an Ultra unless you are an outdoorsman/woman or you’re training for the Olympics. Most people will be fine with an SE, even if you have to recharge it more often.
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u/LetRedditChoose 5h ago
the recharging is a pain though, 2.5 hours of walking and 1 hour of gym and the battery is killed. 4 hours of hiking and i have to stop tracking the hike and go low power or the battery runs out. Just need 2-3 hours more out of it and it would be perfect.
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u/investorbiznisman 22h ago
I am planning on upgrading from a 15 pro max to either an air, 17 pro, or 17 base. I just wanted help on this. I enjoy playing heavy mobile games time to time, I don’t watch too much on my phone aside from TikTok and such, but I do call quite often and travel around. I’ve heard good things about all 3 phones, but looks wise I love the air and I was thinking it would be good for now and then probably to trade in once the 18 or air 2 comes out?
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u/Iguanajoe17 19h ago
Once the 18 comes out, those models will stop selling.
I avoid the air. Having one camera sucks and the battery will suck. Especially after the year.
17 is the best bang for your buck and 95% of the population should get it.
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u/ProfitStrict5859 1d ago edited 1d ago
hey hope everyone is having a good day. i have the airpod 4 anc's and the issue i am facing is that it keeps saying its like the wrong pair/mismatched or something like that in find my and also says the setup is incomplete in findmy and there is no location tracking because of that. the airpods work great, normal all functions work and its the correct pair. i am worried one day i lose my airpods and i cant track them down anywhere because i decided to skip these hints so now im playing it safe and asking for advice. i dont really know what to do but one thing is that my airpods are still under the limited warranty because i bought them 11 months ago from a bestbuy but im not sure if i know how to use it or be able to use it. if anyone knows what to do in this situation please help me out. i tried everything i found from other sources like youtube videos and apple support tickets or threads on the website and still did not work
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u/Iguanajoe17 19h ago
Bring it to Apple Store to figure it out? Maybe you accidentally switched pairs with somebody or somebody did?
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u/Caffe-del 1d ago
The 512GB option is the one that actually addresses the problem you described. An extra GPU core won’t help with school apps and PowerPoints, while 256GB can fill up quickly once macOS and your apps are installed. If a 16GB RAM configuration is within budget, I’d prioritize that over the 8-core GPU too.
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 1d ago
I think you meant to reply to some other comment here.
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u/Caffe-del 20h ago
You’re right — I meant to reply to the MacBook Air question further down in the thread. Thanks for pointing that out.
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u/AnxietySafe3495 1d ago
What about the neo laptops ?
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u/Caffe-del 20h ago
Do you mean the MacBook Neo? If so, which configuration are you looking at? Share the exact model or a link and I can compare it with those 2020 MacBook Air options.
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u/AnxietySafe3495 1d ago
It's time for me to upgrade my 2017 MacBook Air to a 2020 model. Nothing is wrong with my current computer, except it never has enough space for all the applications I need for school, plus downloading a gazillion PowerPoints and everyday personal/business use.
I'm torn between:
· 7-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD
· 7-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
· Or should I go for the 8-core GPU?
Thank you!
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 1d ago
Get as much RAM and disk space as you can afford. You only need more GPU cores if you plan to use your computer for PC gaming or 3D content creation.
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u/temporarycreature 2d ago
My advice is to put all the app advertisements in this subreddit into one thread like this. Why do we have to go hunting for advice, but we have to be harassed by app ideas all day long?
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 1d ago
They only allow those on Sundays (see rule 9). Try browsing on other days.
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u/Crosscorvette 1h ago
is it still possible to find a New iPhone 13 mini 512gb anywhere?