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  • Apple Intelligence isn't hugely important, says an iPhone user survey done too early

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    In a recent Bloomberg report, Mark mentioned that a new revamped Siri is set to be announced during WWDC 2025.  It'll be a at least a couple of years before we really know the fruits of Apple's new AI endeavours.
    ddawson100watto_cobra

  • Apple may be partnering with Broadcom to make AI processors for servers

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    Could this high performance processor be the m-Extreme rumored chip? Or even the older rumor Apple Silicon dGPU?
    This Macrumors post sheds a little more light on the "M4 Extreme" processor

    'M4 Extreme' Chip Unlikely After Apple 'Cancels' High-Performance Chip - MacRumors
    apple4thewinwilliamlondonwatto_cobra

  • iPhone 17 Slim too thin for SIM tray, may not have mmWave

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    avon b7 said:
    Cellular handover reliability at high speed is essential in China, Europe and Japan where high speed rail systems are commonplace. Also, a reliable cellular connection is essential in places like tunnels and buildings where street cellular penetration isn't great.

    The tradeoffs in the name of slimness aren't looking great if the rumours prove to be true. 

    In terms of thickness, 6.6mm is plenty to accommodate a nano SIM tray and in terms of overall volume, it should be doable and feasible too (especially if  'thin' also means 'large' in terms of screen dimensions) 
    I agree. Below 6mm is pushing it if it means a worse a user experience.  Between 6mm and 7mm seems like the sweet spot, at least for now.
    watto_cobra

  • Rumors of an Apple-made TV set are back again

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    This rumor again?

    Apple shouldn’t waste time trying to compete with essentially disposable commodity items from dozens of manufacturers.
    What’s next, a “smart” microwave?

    I’d say Apple should try to make Apple TV 4K work a little better with dumb monitors and speakers, even with standard TVs.

    In my bedroom I have a 32” Viewsonic 1440p IPS monitor connected to Apple TV 4K and KEF LSX speakers and subwoofer.
    It’s a little more complicated to use than my living room system, since I have to separately control the speakers.

    My living room system is an LG UHDTV and KEF wireless speakers and subwoofers. 
    The TV and speakers use HDMI eARC, which allows me to control speaker volume with the TV remote. 
    It also means that Apple TV turns on the TV and speaker system simultaneously, which is great. 
    The speakers auto-switch audio inputs when the TV is turned on.

    It would be MUCH better if I were able to control volume with the Apple TV remote and avoid using the TV remote entirely.

    So, make Apple TV 4K work better with a wider variety of peripherals and be a bit more flexible.
    How about an Apple TV Max (or something) that acts more like a media hub connecting audio/video devices and peripherals and making them work better together. 
    "I’d say Apple should try to make Apple TV 4K work a little better with dumb monitors and speakers, even with standard TVs."

    I'd love to see an ATV sound bar that integrates tvOS, FaceTime camera, and 6-speaker system that supports Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio
    Alex1Nwatto_cobra

  • iPad is still Apple's second biggest device despite long term decline

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    tht said:
    If true, amazed how much the Pro models sells. This is also true of surveys of MBP vs MBA models and desktops too.
    Makes perfect sense.  People that use their iPads for only basic tasks / content consumption are choosing the entry-level iPad since it accomplishes that very well.  For those that want to use their iPad for content creation or as a "laptop replacement" (for lack of a better word), are choosing iPad Pro.
    watto_cobra