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Not only did Apple announce two new iPhones and an Apple Watch this week, but it set a pre-order sales record and helped U2's first studio album in five years reach 2 million downloads on iTunes. While this is all good news for Apple fans it also means everything else came to a crawl including App Store releases while developers wait for the release of iOS 8 on September 17. It is also unknown if and when iOS 8 will be jailbroken so Cydia releases may also start to slow down too.

Two quick notes before we get to this week's releases, accessory makers are already shipping iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus cases, and the MOGA Bluetooth Rebel MFi controller will support the 6 and 6 Plus. It will be available on September 17th and pre-orders are currently being accepted.

Apple will begin accepting iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus pre-orders online starting at 12:01 am PT (2:01 am CT / 3:01 am ET) tonight. Customers will be able to pre-order both iPhone 6 models from Apple.com, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint and T-Mobile.

The iPhone 6 is $199 for the 16GB model, $299 for 64GB model and $399 for 128GB model with a new two-year contract from AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Sprint. AT&T Next 12 customers can get the 16GB model for $32.50 per month, the 64GB model for $37.50 per month or the 128GB model for $42.50 per month. Next 18 prices are $27.09, $31.25 and $35.42 per month. You can see T-Mobile's iPhone 6 prices here.

The MOGA Rebel MFi controller is releasing just a few days before the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on September 17th. The good news is that it's extendable clip (or MOGA S.M.R.T. Lock), which holds the iPhone, extends to 3.75 inches, meaning users will be able to attach the 3.07-inch iPhone 6 Plus to the controller.

The MOGA Rebel connects to the iPad (4th generation and above) and the iPhone/iPod Touch (5th generation and above) via Bluetooth. Obviously the MOGA S.M.R.T. Lock will not work with anything larger than an iPhone 6 Plus, but any basic iPad stand will work for use with all of Apple's tablets. The controller features an Xbox-like design with shoulder buttons and triggers, a D-pad and two analog sticks. It is also supports "hundreds" of games, according to MOGA.

Now that the dust has settled from Apple's latest product announcement lets look at the company's newest addition, the Apple Watch. If you were busy on Tuesday and rather watch the keynote yourself, you can watch the entire video here.

The biggest question about Apple's new wearable device is if it is worth buying. The Apple Watch is going to be released in several versions or collections starting at $349 in early 2015. This is good news for Apple fans who wanted to buy an iPhone 6 and Apple Watch because it gives you time to save some money between product launches. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be available on September 19 starting at $199.

Specs

The Apple Watch will be available in two sizes, small (38mm) and large (42mm). It is equipped with a Digital Crown that will act as the device's Home button, a sapphire display, a water-resistant speaker and four sensors on the back for the heart-rate monitor and accelerometer. The Apple Watch supports Siri for voice commands and it includes a Glance feature for quickly checking weather updates and other information. You will also be able to check notifications by simply lifting your wrist and control music on your iPhone.

As with every other product refresh Apple has discounted its older generation devices. Apple did not discontinue the iPhone 5c like some reports claimed they would, but the iPod classic did disappear from Apple's iPod page. The iPod classic was the oldest device on Apple's roster, up until now. The iPhone 5s has been replaced with the iPhone 6 as Apple's $199 smartphone and is now only $99. The iPhone 5c takes the place of the iPhone 4s as the lowest device on the totem pole and is now free.

The price drops are not that drastic since Walmart was offering the iPhone 5c for $0.97 and the iPhone 5s for $79 before Apple announced the iPhone 6. Both Apple and Walmart's lower prices require a new two-year contract.