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5 Apple products you should avoid buying this week (and 7 safe picks to get instead)

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New iPhones and Apple Watches are inbound, with the company hosting an event on September 9.

New AirPods Pro and HomeHub hardware are also rumored.

Expect pricing tweaks to offset tariff costs, as well as changes to existing product lines.

It's early September, and that means we're now in the final home stretch to Apple's biggest yearly update. New iPhones are days away, and it's likely we'll see new Apple Watches, and possibly new AirPods Pro and a HomeHub device. Does the invite sent out to journalists offer any clues as to what's coming? Maybe ...

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But turning to the savvy buyer, this situation means that there are a lot more items on the "don't buy" list than usual. But fear not, as this guide will ensure you don't spend your money on something outdated in a few weeks.

Tariffs and trade wars

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