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# My iPhone event “risky picks” for 2024
- URL: https://birchtree.me/blog/my-iphone-event-risky-picks-for-2024/
- Published: 2023-09-16T23:22:06.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-16T23:22:06.000Z
- Author: Matt Birchler
- Tags: #Import 2025-03-29 19:29

Every year, the hosts of [Connected](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connected/id909109652?i=1000627010235&ref=birchtree.me) have The Rickies, their betting special on what they expect to see from Apple’s September event. I’ve decided to try and make my picks today, a full year early. Why? Why not!

1. Both Pro models start at 256GB
2. By extension, the iPhone Pro starts at $1,099
3. The iPhone Pro Max stays in the lineup (aka if there is an Ultra model, it will be a third line)
4. The new 2024 Call of Duty is announced to be coming out for the iPhone
5. Non-Pros have A18 chip, and Pros get A18 Pro
6. If there is an Ultra, it gets an A18 Ultra chip
7. A gold iPhone Pro returns
8. Bonus: Myke Hurley predicts a gold iPhone this during The Rickies
9. The smaller iPhone 16 Pro gets the 5x telephoto lens
10. WiFi standard increases

I will of course be keeping score. I’ve already set a reminder in Things to check in on these next year.