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  • Apple rumored to launch new Macs in October

    YP101YP101
    I don't think Apple update 24' iMac with M3 at this point. With same price level M2 is more logical choice.
    if Apple release M3 for 24' iMac then price increase is coming.
    I think Apple will update 24' iMac with M2 and then end of 2024 27' or 32' iMac with M3 & M3 Pro.

    24' iMac always get base M2 only. 27' or 32' iMac will get either base M3 or M3 Pro as Mac mini current spec bump.

    If 27' or 32' iMac case design adapt from Pro XDR than M3 Max is possible. The iMac screen will be always 4K or 5K only.
    Forget about 6K. Unless you want to pay more than $7000 or more.

    If 27' IMac with 5K display + M3 Pro will be ended up around $2999. If M3 Max then $3999. 
    If Apple lunch 32' 5K iMac than starting $3999 at least.

    I think Apple will introduce stepping release of M CPU for Pro and none Pro model like iPhone and iPhone Pro did.
    Mac mini, iMac, Air will always get 1 level lower than Pro model. Such as Pro notebook and mac Studio will get M3 first 2024.
    2025 will release M3 for none Pro models and 2026 M4 will release for Pro models.

    As we already see intel 14th gen CPU harder better then 13th gen. it will happen to M series CPU as well.
    So why bother update every year for M3, M4? 
    It will be tick tock. 2024 M3 and Me Pro, 2025 M3 Max and Ultra, 2026 M4, M4 Pro, 2027 M4 Max & Ultra. 
    So Apple R&D will have 2-3 years term to develop.
    williamlondon9secondkox2

  • Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard in $68.7B gaming deal

    YP101YP101
    Well, Apple just buy Nintendo will solve the problem. Nintendo gets M1 CPU will resolve the current hardware limitation.
    Apple will receive all retro games on Apple TV.
    byronlblastdoorwilliamlondonBeatsviclauyyc

  • 15-inch MacBook Air demand drops significantly, says Kuo

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    I think Apple should drop some model and rethink how to deploy the M chip interval.

    Apple should delete old 13' Pro and only make 14' & 16' for Pro model.
    Air should keep 13' & 15'.  So don't give consumer to choice dilemma based on screen size. 
    Entire notebook line is 13', 14', 15' 16'. 
    The Pro model should have always newer M chip like iPhone Pro and none pro. 
    So Air always get previous M chip. The M2 chip currently good enough to skip upgrade. The Pro model get M3, M3 pro & max.
    When M4 release, the Air should get M3.

    In that way, Apple get little less chip shortage apply through entire mac line up and Apple can drop some price from Air model.
    canukstormwilliamlondonbadmonkstevenoz

  • Apple calls 128GB 'lots of storage' in new iPhone 15 ad

    YP101YP101
    Well, if you don't play game and don't take lots of picture or video then 128GB storage is enough.
    I am currently using iPhone 15 Pro with 128GB storage and still have more than 50% free space. If I am moving all pictures, then it should free up to 80%.
    Question is how long Apple can charge storage and RAM price as much as 3-4 times higher than normal market price.

    I don't think Apple will kill 128GB base line soon, so only choice is reducing price to upgrade but if that happen most people buy higher capacity.
    If that so then why bother. Just kill base 128GB and move on to 256GB as new base.

    According to wiki, iPhone storage upgrade from 32 to 64 at XR, and then 13 to 128 as base. So Around 4 years term Apple upgrade base storage.
    So, I guess iPhone 17 or 18 will be 256 as base. At least Pro line up bump up first.
    williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • iPhone 15 Pro again rumored to cost more than ever before

    YP101YP101
    I am not sure about iPhone X mentioned on other comment.
    Far as I remember when iPhone X introduced, there was no Pro line up. And iPhone X price started $999.
    After that XS and XS MAX which ended up the Pro line up.

    Far as I can see price tag $ amount did not changed much. The Value of dollar changed.
    Also other countries price hiked but not in USA this year.

    I think Apple maybe up $50 and titanium case model $150 or Pro Max maybe only model price hike.
    If Apple hike price for entire Pro line up for more than $100 then they should start at 256GB not 128GB and ditch 128GB.
    williamlondon

  • Mark Zuckerberg claims Apple's App Store charges 'monopoly rents,' stifles innovation

    YP101YP101
    Thanks Mark. More reason to use iOS device.
    DogpersonmontrosemacsGG1watto_cobra

  • Global chaos erupts as Windows security update goes bad

    YP101YP101
    I wonder how that fix went through inhouse QA testing?
    baconstangAlex1Nwatto_cobra

  • Plex announces price increases for 2025, remote streaming of personal media no longer free...

    YP101YP101
    Just delete the account and I will move to jellyfin.
    williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • U-Tec Ultraloq is first to market with UWB smart lock at CES 2025

    YP101YP101
    I wonder why almost all smart key system still have physical keyhole. I thought weakest point of key system is keyhole itself.
    Unless the smart key system somehow prevents picking the key (which I doubt that), still weakest point is keyhole.
    watto_cobra

  • Apple Card's future in question as Goldman Sachs CEO eyes early exit

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    tlinn said:
    As someone who worked in the financial industry for quite a while, I was surprised when Goldman Sachs agreed to Apple's terms that forced them to accept low-quality customers. Apple reaped the benefits of increased sales while Goldman was responsible for writing off the predictable defaults. Hindsight is 20/20, but it didn't take hindsight to understand the move was stupid on their part.

    I hope the move to Chase happens, and happens soon. Of all the card issuers, Chase is the gold standard in my experience. They offer the best cards and the most generous rewards. They are the easiest to work with when there is a problem. Their online tools are second to none. Goldman Sachs feels like dealing with Synchrony. Their operation lacks sophistication and the integrations with software like Quicken that are standard with other card issuers.

    Hopefully, the next issuer—Chase or someone else—will improve the rewards offered for using Apple Card. Customers should get 5% back on purchases at the Apple Store. That standard everywhere else: Chase's Amazon card pays 5% on Amazon purchases. Capital One's REI card pays 5% on REI purchases. 3% is cheap. And many cards offer quality rewards on other purchases: Citi's Costco card offers 4% back on gas. Chase's Sapphire cards offer 3% back on dining and travel. Citi's Double Cash card offers a 2% reward on everything. There is little reason to use the Apple Card right now except for purchases at the Apple Store that aren't available at Amazon.
    GS has too done something as became a bank for consumer result of subprime crisis. They took the money from Fed.
    They thought CC business somewhat easy and Apple brand name value will compensate the other things they agreed to Apple that no one else not at that time.
    Remember, Apple contact first Citi, Chase and BOA and everyone said no to Apple's demand.

    And low qualify customer sign up for the CC is inevitable. Someone will lie their income level and life event occurs and their credit score goes down.
    The most of CC company make money from low quality consumer that can not pay back what they spending. So they pay interest and fees.

    The reword program that you mentioned will be somewhat questionable.  Higher % is nice but order to use that reword point may cause some hidden charge.
    Also, almost all CC company hold your point until closing billing date. Not like Apple CC. They sent you money next day which will be ended up Apple Savings for another interest add for that month. (Around 3.9%). So, Apple reword program is not just % return for what you are spending on specific products.

    Since most of consumer carry multiple CCs anyway. You can choose specific spending for best perks.
    neoncatwatto_cobra