On the morning of the 9th, your feed will be full of renders, reviews and excited sighs — while your current iPhone, in the meantime, treacherously blinks 1% in the cold.
The good news: repairs of older models don't get more expensive after presentations, on the contrary — they become more considered. First, you stop waiting for 'just a little longer' and finally decide what you actually need: a new camera or simply a working battery. Second, parts for previous generations are the most well-tested, and they get fixed the fastest.
While enthusiasts argue about bezel thickness, your trusty workhorse can calmly get a new battery and an honest board inspection. And then — watch the presentation without a nervous twitch and decide whether to upgrade or keep using it. We, for our part, are for the second option — but only if everything inside is running smoothly. Bring it in after the broadcast, and we'll see what's actually more outdated — the hardware or your patience.