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  • HomePod private beta could be testing voice calls, multiple timers

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    These will be welcome additions.  My main request is multiple user support but that may be ahead of its time.  It is very important that Apple authenticates who it is and what is shared audibly.  Unfortunately I think this is waaaaaaay more complicated than multiple users on a device.
    jahbladeAppleZuluwatto_cobra

  • Tested: Thermal conditions in the 2018 i9 MacBook Pro dramatically hampering performance

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    The overall machine performs much better than the predecessors right?  Enough so to provide a compelling reason for those who need the power to upgrade.  Is the thermal design limiting the potential of the chip?  Seems to be so.  I am just wondering if Apple was looking at what the entire laptop as a whole can bring to the user versus other models...
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  • Microsoft's new Surface Go is still not an iPad killer

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    deminsd said:
    tht said:
    Biggest issue I see in the product is running MS Office on a 10” display device isn’t a productive experience, and there are a lot of 13” Windows laptops that people can get for the same price. Windows applications in generation won’t be a good fit for 10” devices.

    There doesn’t seem to be anything different strategy wise from MS’ attempts with the older generation 10” Surface devices.
    And yet, people run MS Office apps on an 9.7" iPad all the time.   So, what's the difference?  Also, it's much easier to "dock" this Surface GO to an external monitor/mouse/kb than an iPad will ever be, making for an easy "desktop" transition.  And with a USB port you can add or do anything with this, unlike the iPad, again hampered by a lowly lightning connector with very limited functionality.

    I really think comparing the iPad to a Surface PRO/GO is comparing apples and oranges.  An iPad isn't a computer replacement for most people and a Surface isn't a convenient touch device meant for media consumption (mostly due to Windows 10 and apps aren't touch-friendly).
    The Office iOS apps are optimized for the device and OS. This is Windows 10. A big difference actually.
    watto_cobra

  • HomePod occupies 4 percent of smart speaker market as sector growth soars

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    Apple HomePod is great. I have this product in 4 rooms right now. The basic SIRI commands work good. I primarily use music request, set timer and add to list functions. All work great. The sound is fantastic. I would like SIRI functions to expand a bit and in a house of 5 people I would like multi user support. Linking to 1 Apple ID is tough for my specific case. I see marketshare increase due to quality of product and Apple ecosystem.
    StrangeDaysforegoneconclusionjaaycojcs2305MacPro

  • macOS Mojave will drop support for some older Macs released before 2012

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    9secondkox2 said:
    Whoa!

    obsoleting Macs that are only 3 years old? 

    Though im not personally affected by that, it’s wrong. Very wrong. 

    I dig Mojave. Love how they are making it more compatible with iOS without merging the two, etc. 

    but... computers 6 years old and newer need to be able to upgrade.  

    Apple itself defines the timeframe of an obsolete computer and they aren’t even following their own protocol here.

    i guess this is the Mac version of the iPhone 6/ios11 “batterygate.” 

    It will likely help nee macs to be purchased. But it’s wrong. And that’s coming from a long time Apple evangelist. 
    Please know what you are talking about before posting an inaccurate rant.
    StrangeDayswilliamlondonwatto_cobra