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  • What to expect from WWDC 2021 - and what not to

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    22july2013 said:
    dotcomcto said:
    dotcomcto said:
    I really want to hear Apple announce that M1 apps from the Mac App Store will be able to run directly on the M1 iPad Pro.
    Even if that happened, which is unlikely, it would still require recompiling. Because apps for different OS's (macOS and iPadOS) use different APIs/kits. The alternative is for Apple to make both OSs support the same APIs, and Apple has had full screen slides saying: NO.

    Are you asking for macOS and iPadOS to merge? If not, then recompiling is required.
    For a short while, there was the ability to sideload iOS apps on M1 Macs - which Apple subsequently shut down. That said, Apple does have Project Catalyst: https://developer.apple.com/mac-catalyst/

    I do not see a reason why Apple wouldn't ultimately want that to work in both directions. It would be a win-win for Apple, as well as developers. 
    I would love it if you were right, but here was Apple's slide on the question of merging iOS with macOS. I know they were talking about iOS, not iPadOS, but I think the answer would be the same for both OSs. Remember, the OSs (macOS and iPadOS) are not binary compatible because apps for each one are compiled with different APIs. So unless Apple wants to port the APIs themselves, developers would have a lot of work to recode and recompile.

    As you indicated, Catalyst is the opposite of what you are asking for. And it's optional, not mandatory. It sounds to me like you are asking for complete compatibility, not just voluntary compatibility by recompiling with new libraries.



    The problem with that Giant “Are you merging iOS and MacOS” - “No.” Is that is doesn’t answer “Are you merging iPadOS and MacOs”

    By forking iPadOS off of iOS they can always say they didn’t merge them.

    They are not going to answer they question of what goes on with the two operating system till ready to unveil that.   But Mac computers and iPads will continue to be separate Hardware lines even if common software libraries in the future grow.

    Computers will have touchId but won’t get FaceId anytime soon.  FaceId is for iPhone and iPadPro.
    williamlondon

  • MacBook Air redesign will include iMac-like color options, leaker claims

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    thedba said:

    Beats said:
    I was disappointed when I didn’t see a redesign debut for M1 MacBooks.

    I’d like to also see cellular but I take it that won’t be ready until Apple finishes developing their own from the Intel acquisition.
    Due to how Qualcomm license their cellular I.P. I doubt we will have see MacBooks with cellular built in. If Apple was resistant to paying 5% of the price an iPhone to Qualcomm I doubt they would want to pay 5% of a product that has a higher ASP especially when the feature is in no way critical to the device itself. 
    Quite honestly someone will have to explain to me the logic in charging a percentage of the whole device for a piece of equipment. 
    Thought experiment:
    iPhone SE: $500 price tag therefore Qualcomm charges $25 for the modem.
    iPhone 12 Pro: $1000 price tag, therefore Qualcomm charges $50 for same modem?
    This is the same way that Apple charges for Software in the APP store.   And if Apple didn't like it they could have stuck with intel modems for years more. two years ago everyone here was saying Apple didn't need 5G .   Looks like Apple was desperate and caved.   I'm looking forward to getting a new iphone (if it has TouchID under display).   The QualComm modem will be an welcome improvement over the crap Intel modem in my 8Plus.
    williamlondon

  • Apple TV with camera and built-in HomePod speaker reportedly in the works

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    AI_lias said:
    That’s a whole lotta R&D billions for something that’s already been on the market from Amazon and others. The devil will be in the details. Where will the camera be placed? Where could you place this things around your TV for sound. And for camera, etc. since there’s no new technology at play here, Apple’s just late to the game. 
    This product is already a failure.  The failed with appleTV and failed with the HomePod.   Putting them together isn’t going to work.
    williamlondon

  • Facebook preparing to take Apple to court over iOS 14 privacy features

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    I expect FB to prevail because Apple’s legal department is Less Successful than Rudy Guillianni. 
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  • MacBook Pro with SD card slot, no Touch Bar coming in 2021

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    rcfa said:
    TouchBar forever!

    As long as there’s a physical ESC key...

    Pro Cameras have WiFi built in, and even if not, transferring pictures is done rarely, easily done with a tumbdrive-style adapter. Why waste space on a dedicated slot?
    Touchscreen MACS will be coming in a few years to do ant of that TouchBar functionality.

    SD card slot returning with MagSafe yeah.  So glad Tim Cook is dumping those POS Jony Ive designs.
    williamlondon