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Poll: what new Apple devices are you planning on buying?

Apple yesterday unveiled several new gizmos, some of which are priced higher than their predecessors. We're interested to hear your opinion about the latest iPhones, the new Apple Watch Series 3 models and Apple TV 4K. Specifically, what new device(s) are you planning on buying from Apple’s announcements yesterday, and why?

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile will charge $10 per month for cellular Apple Watch service

With some Apple Watch Series 3 models gaining cellular support, the big unknown from Apple's event was the cost of that add-on to users' existing phone plans. We've now had that answer as AT&T and Verizon have revealed to The Street that they will both charge $10 per month. T-Mobile also confirmed to iDB reader Matthew M. that the carrier will also be charging $10 per month.

Videos: first impressions of Apple Watch Series 3, iPhone 8, and iPhone X

Apple unveiled quite a bit of new hardware during its iPhone X event. There's the new Apple Watch Series 3, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, and the all-new iPhone X. After the event Apple allowed members of the press to go hands-on with the new devices, and as usual, we've put together a roundup of their initial impressions.

Apple Watch Series 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1g7n0QZvvE

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62cWuFjzOgs

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtXbnLe64jw

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxwnTw6gaQg

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-NxvaVWjBM

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-A3jDa2-Yc

iPhone X

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L7JFN7tQLs

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HTXMhKWqnA

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9bYO7uSnrg

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZTGeQ5msaU

The Apple Watch Series 3, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus all launch next week. The iPhone X is slated to launch in early November.

Apple Watch Series 3 tech specs

The Apple Watch Series 3 is almost what everyone has been waiting for in an Apple Watch since the beginning: the ultimate luxury of cellular connectivity such that an iPhone isn’t required to use the device.

Although both cellular + GPS and -only models are available, and we go over the tech specs of both in this piece, so you’re aware of what’s under the hood on the latest Apple Watch models.

Apple introduces new Sport Loop band for Apple Watch

In addition to the new Apple Watch Series 3, Apple also introduced a new band for its popular wearable today. They're calling it the Sport Loop, and it sports a soft, breathable nylon weave with an easily adjustable hook-and-loop fastener. It comes in Flash (yellow), Orange, Electric Pink, Midnight Blue, Black, Seashell (white), Dark Olive and Pink Sand colorways, and it retails for $49. It's available for order now, but shipping is a week or so out.

Additionally, there are some new color options for current Apple Watch bands. The Sport Band is now available in Rose Red, Blue Cobalt, Ultra Violet, Dark Olive, Soft White and Gray. There's a new Pure Platinum and Black Nike Sport Band. Woven Nylon is now available in most of the colors mentioned above, as well as Berry, and there are also some new colors for the the Classic Leather Buckle, Leather Loop, and even the Hermès band.

You can check out all of the new Apple Watch bands here. So who is getting one?