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  • 'Apple Car' team dissolved & 2025 launch may be in doubt says Ming-Chi Kuo

    cr8tiv1cr8tiv1
    Prior to September 2006, it was always a "rumor" that Apple was developing their own physical TV. When they announced it that September as "iTV", it wasn't an actual TV with a tuner but a box for streaming movies and tv shows. It was a great new way to watch movies/shows. The only thing was you had to download anything you wanted to watch, which took FOREVER!

    IMO, I feel the "Apple Car" might be developed the same way. Do I hope Apple would develop a physical car? Sure thing. But would I be happy with them developing the tech for existing and future cars? most definitely.
    command_fwatto_cobrabyronl

  • Apple axes Wi-Fi router division, apparently signaling the end of AirPort

    cr8tiv1cr8tiv1
    For the past year I've hesitate from upgrading my 5th Generation AE in hope of a refresh....That dream is now crushed. But the more I think about it, maybe the joined forces of Apple TV + AE teams might be a good thing? Maybe the Apple TV will eventually be the HUB that has been rumored before - including wifi?

    I always thought that Apple was building up the "wireless" + "cloud" thing for a few years so everything/everyone will need internet --- then they would launch their own internet service...
    longpathlostkiwi

  • Inside Apple Books -- the best app for book lovers

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    I’ve always had a dream of Apple Books becoming more like Delicious Library. I even wish they had bought Delicious Monster and its developers back when it was still iBooks.
    mariowinco

  • Rumored HomePod with screen gets an indirect nod in iOS 26

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    stuffe said:
    It would be cool if this screen was kinda iPad mini size.  Though the speaker elements might need to be smaller to take account of the screen.  


    .... or... we could just use and iPad mini and a HomePod mini...

    Seriously, this product makes no sense for me, because Siri/apple intelligence is simply not viable to attract additional use cases that an IOS device with a touch screen display that is permanently plugged into the wall and isn't portable but still relies on voice input would justify.  What's it gonna do, show me the timer countdown on screen and my calendar as a screensaver?

    If there was an escrow betting service, I'd bet money this never ships.
    I agree, not sure the true use of it that differs from an iPad - most likely cost? We have a stripped down iPad in the kitchen on a stand and use daily for recipes, news, videos and access to Apple Home accessories. And also have HomePod Minis around our home too. Not sure what the benefit of having a "HomePad" from what we already have? The ONLY thing that would be great is if the device (HomePad) would have multi users of the household - but maybe just have that option on all iPads? I guess we'll see if and when... 
    williamlondon