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It doesn't have to be your car for this to be the future of Apple Car, it could simply be the Apple Car you utilize at any given moment, in other words, an Apple Car on call when needed.  If Apple retained ownership, the Apple Car is simply another part of the eco system's services.

spheric said:

Jobs actually wanted sapphire glass, but that failed despite Apple investing millions. 

It’s unlikely that Steve Jobs considered sapphire glass when he approached Corning for the iPhone in 2006. At that time, synthetic sapphire was primarily used in niche applications—like luxury watch faces, certain industrial tools, and optics where scratch resistance was critical but where brittleness and high production costs weren't major issues. While the tech industry was aware of sapphire's properties, it wasn’t widely considered viable for mass-market applications like smartphone screens.

Jobs was focused on finding a practical, durable solution for the iPhone, so he looked to Corning, whose glass products were already known for their innovation and quality. Corning’s Gorilla Glass, with its superior strength-to-cost ratio, was a much more feasible choice. Even now, synthetic sapphire is far costlier and more challenging to produce in large, thin sheets than Gorilla Glass. So, in the early 2000s, it would have been even more impractical as a display material.

Sapphire glass only began gaining interest in the smartphone industry years after the iPhone launched, as companies started to push for more scratch-resistant surfaces and explored new materials, spurred by Apple’s later interest around 2012. But back in 2006, Jobs’s decision to partner with Corning was a pragmatic one; Gorilla Glass was simply the most viable material available for a high-quality, resilient smartphone screen.

Apple currently uses sapphire glass in a few key areas across its products:

Camera Lenses: Sapphire glass is used to cover the rear camera lenses on iPhones and iPads. Its scratch-resistant properties help protect the lenses from damage, ensuring clear, high-quality photos over the device’s lifespan.

Apple Watch: Sapphire glass is standard on higher-end models of the Apple Watch, such as the Apple Watch Ultra and some stainless steel models. For these models, scratch resistance is especially important, given the device's exposure to daily wear on wrists and, often, during physical activities.

Touch ID Sensors: Sapphire glass has been used on Touch ID sensors in devices like the iPhone and iPad, as it provides durability and scratch resistance for frequent finger contact.

Apple Watch's Heart Rate Sensor: In some Apple Watch models, sapphire is used to cover the heart rate sensor on the back of the watch.

Sapphire glass works well in these areas where components are relatively small, and the primary concern is scratch resistance, not impact resistance. For larger screens, like the iPhone’s main display, Gorilla Glass remains the more practical choice due to its impact durability and cost-effectiveness in large, thin sheets.

So, Apple didn't waste its money on sapphire glass and it didn't fail, it just wasn't the success that those who hyped the stock had hoped for after rumors of iPhone screens using it.  If I recall Apple never confirmed those rumors, it was a GT Advanced Technologies that did all the talking.

lordjohnwhorfin said:

MacPro said:

The main issue I see is the isolation, from watching a movie alone to the inability to work on a joint project.  I have to believe the 'loneliness' aspect will be addressed.  I assume Apple plans to include a collaborative environment in future updates.

Maybe you should not assume it’s not shipping with it.

from the Verge review

I owned a software company at one time.  I'd have laughed if anyone had told me I could keep 70% of my sales revenue.  These companies bitching about the 30% have no clue about the overheads they'd face without the Apple Store.  Their solution is easy: leave the Apple Store and find out.

I tried it; I attempted $100,000 as a test and was told the limit was $10,000.  I wasted a day trying to solve this. Not to mention, Apple has a low maximum balance allowed.  

That same day, I got an email from Amex telling me that my Platinum (or Gold) Amex account allowed me to add a savings account with a 4.35% APR.  It has a $500,000 limit.  Setting it up was a breeze, and I already have a linked bank account for paying my Amex balance every month.  The transfer from my Bank to this Amex savings account was as smooth as silk, and $100,000 went through with a click.  I was told it would take two days to complete, but I could click expedite at no charge if I was in a hurry.

Transfering back (i.e., withdrawing cash) is just as simple.

It makes one wonder what the Mac Studio M4 Ultra will be like!

Just say NO!

I wonder if 'he' knows it's an Italian derivation  ... Amerigo Vespucci. 

The argument that Apple computers are overpriced is a tired one.  On many occasions, I have bought a PC with quality specifications similar to a Mac (well, as close as you can get), and they cost an arm and a leg. Just because cheap and nasty PCs proliferate does not equate to overpriced Macs.

I doubt the effect will be 'shorty lived.'  Regardless of DeepSeek's longevity, the point is, that AI can be done better and cheaper; that's all there is to it.  Not to mention it is opensource.