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bloggerblog said:

Why?! what innovation did the come up with, Windows 11 which is a copy of the macOS UI?

Microsoft is not just about Windows. They have are a major player in cloud services, behind only Amazon. And under satya nadella, Microsoft has transformed in a major way. From entering core hardware space with computer devices to hololens to headphones, buying and building some of the best dev tools, it has come a long way since the days of having Windows as it's main revenue generator. It's trying to be more like Apple and Google for its consumer facing products, and you can always debate how Apple's products are better, but still all this push has impacted it positively.

I find this low margin argument BS. Are you saying that Apple executives didn't knew about the existing low margins in the car industry when they started? Ofcourse they did. But like every category Apple enters, they must have thought of commanding a high premium based on some industry leading design, innovative features, and something not seen in the industry before. 

Now ofcourse, Apple might have realized that what they intended build isn't quite possible with current technology. I also think that Tim cook was waiting for Vision Pro launch before calling off this project. He's going to retire soon, and he wanted one category defining product to be launched before his retirement (that was developed completely after he took over as ceo). That's why he pushed for Vision Pro aggressively inspite of internal push back from some Apple employees. Ofcourse, he couldn't do the same with Apple car because the stakes were much higher. So once the Vision Pro launch happened and it had overall positive reviews, Tim decided it was time to axe the car project.

MassiveAttack said:

oberpongo said:

These statements from VW CEO are very similar to what the CEOs of Nokia, Blackberry and Microsoft said about the iPhone when it was unveiled in 2007. time will tell if VW will be as forgotten as Nokia and Blackberry. 

Actually, VW has the best potential to be the best on the market if VW could rule their software issue and could generate a competitive OS system.

Just imagine, VW could bring out an OS system, which work for VW, Audi, Skoda and other subsidiaries like Apple is doing with iPhone, iPad, Mac, watch etc. 

This network effect will bring VW to the No. 1. 

If you sell your VW and buy Audi, your data still exists and you do not have to start from zero because their OS system work for all subsidiaries. 

In this case, Apple must speed up to make a common agreement with any other OEMs or Magna. 
Apple has no time and time is ticking. 

The automotive area is the most conservative sector, where you will never see another Foxconn. 

Apple will have a difficulty to finde one car maker, who is willing to make cars for Apple. I highly doubt it. 

That's the thing. Creating a brand new OS from scratch isn't a joke. It's even more difficult than building a car from scratch. So many companies have tried this and failed. All of the custom OS that you see like Huawei's Harmony OS are just forked versions of Android. The OS ecosystem is so matured and integrated that even Microsoft failed to make a dent in the mobile market and had to eventually close it's mobile plans. And platform (OS) is really everything. Even tech giants like Facebook had to bow down in front of the platform (iOS). That's why Apple and Google are in a very unique and lucrative position in the tech industry, that's unmatched.

There's nothing exciting left about phones now. Switched from XS to 15 Pro Max, and not feeling much difference. It's basically the same, but smoother and better. Maybe ios 18 and iPhone 16 will change this with generative AI. 

Apple couldn't continue showing notifications below the notch anymore because that would basically discount the benefits of the new smaller notch. So they implemented this island UI which plays well with the notch and allows the iPhone to display notifications in the same horizontal space as that occupied by the notch.

qwerty52 said:

AMayfield said:

I hate that it’s Hyundai honestly. 

I think Hyundai will be for Apple Car that, what is Foxconn now for iPhone. They will produce a car, that is fully developed and designed
by Apple: software and hardware included!

Exactly. It doesn't matter if Hyundai doesn't produce premium cars. Apple just needs an experienced car manufacturer who is willing to do exactly as it says - everything right from nuts and bolts. A manufacturer like BMW would probably have its own taunts, and more importantly, would want a partnership with Apple rather than simply be a manufacturer for others.

What the hell!

Launching in year 2100

designr said:

Interesting that they kept comparing performance to the M1—as if the M2 didn't exist.

I mean I get it. Just funny. You gotta pat close attention to what (and how) Apple presents. They are very clever.

Because it's performance compared to the M2 isn't significantly better. And I suspect that whatever gains they are seeing over M2 is mostly because of 3nm vs 5nm on the M2. Which implies there are no architectural efficiencies in the M3. They basically made an M2 on 3nm fab with some minor tweaks. 

h4y3s said:

Remember folks, this is just an early prototype of the eventual "Apple iGlasses". This one built for programmers and developers to get their hands on something that works before they roll out the final product, which will look more like a pair of Ray-Ban's and you will wear all day!  Maybe in five or six years. 

More like 10 years. But still, they will only provide AR, and not VR. Those wonderful cinematic experiences that were demoed won't be possible on glasses.