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3rd-gen Apple TV departs Apple retail, remains at big-box stores
Other companies are rolling out 4K capable hardware now. No reason Apple can't launch the Fifth Gen TV at the March event next year.digitalclips said:It's just my opinion but I think it makes sense for Apple to wait to release the next Apple TV iteration until 4K is far more prevalent in the market place. There is little they could add now other than 4K that software improvements can't cope with in the mean time. I would imagine the way Apple is continuing to design their own amazing chips these days the next Apple TV could be a massive step forward. I also wonder if Apple will ever use the Apple TV for something else too, perhaps a central hub for HomeKit for example and maybe even add features akin to Amazon's Echo and throw in a Wi-Tricity charging ability and while their at it ... a coffee maker?
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Rapidly-growing Apple Music tops 17 million subscribers
And yet Spotify continues to lose hundreds of millions of dollars because streaming is a losing business. The only ones who can handle it are companies who just consider it an ecosystem value add and can write off the losses.boltsfan17 said:
Spotify isn't going to fold anytime soon. They still have more than double the amount of paid subscribers compared to Apple Music. At their current growth rate, Spotify should be at 50 million paid subsribers by the beginning of next year. Until Apple Music removes the requirement of having to use iTunes Match to listen offline, I will never use it again.cali said:I was wondering if this article would come.
What's your opinion on 17 million? Is it a hit to Spotify and do you think Spotify will fold soon?
I think it's time for Apple to open Apple Music like the App Store and allow indie artists access. I also think Apple should become a record label and hire acts like Frank Ocean, Dr. Dre and others including indie artists who they can make stars in a matter of days.
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Apple defends decision to ditch 3.5mm jack, says AirPods development began years ago
As someone who has suffered a failed Home button (first-gen iPod Touch) I welcome the new non-moving unit gladly.EsquireCats said:I'm amused by the people that see it as a cash grab, while seemingly ignoring the other changes that would significantly reduce repair revenue (such as a non-moving home button and water resistance.)
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Apple defends decision to ditch 3.5mm jack, says AirPods development began years ago
My MDR-V6's came with the 1/4" adapter. I've never used it but I know exactly where it is. It's not that hard to not be careless with possessions.lkrupp said:The Internet always amplifies the negative. Remember that when reading all the “outrage” about the headphone jack. And here’s one for you. I have a relatively new Yamaha AVR that has the longtime standard 1/4 inch (6.35mm) headphone jack. I wanted to use my Beats Solo 2 Wireless headphones that also have a 3.5mm jack and cord for wired connections. You guessed it. I had to buy a 6.35mm->3.5mm analog jack adapter/dongle to be able to plug my Beats headphones into my Yamaha AVR. So trashing adapters doesn’t fly with me or anyone else with half a brain. You can shove that argument up your rear ends.
That being said, I'll likely leave the Lightning to 3.5mm adapter in my car. I still have to use a tape adapter, so I'll need a 3.5mm there. I use my iPad for more serious audio listening and that still has a 3.5mm jack.indiekiduk said:Schiller has to go
I'm not a Schiller fan and even I thought he did fine today. One of his better performances, TBH.
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Apple debuts $159 AirPods wireless earbuds with W1 wireless chip, 5 hours of battery life
I was hoping for a lot lower price. Definitely not for me.
