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  • Apple's long-rumored homeOS may arrive in 2025 with Home Hub

    mike1mike1
    charlesn said:
    kkqd1337 said:
    I know I am not the only one who wishes Apple would use their expertise again to make home WiFi routers/networks. Its' such critical infrastructure I can't understand why the abandoned this.
    Apple, over time, abandoned three key peripheral products for which high volume demand exists: displays, routers and printers. They've come back with the Studio Display more recently, which I'll get back to in a second, but why did they abandon these peripherals in the first place? I don't think it was lack of sales, I think it was because they couldn't make their typically high margins on these products, That's the only explanation that makes sense to me. I suspect they do make a high margin on the Studio Display, as they should for a 27" monitor with a starting price of $1600! But I also doubt it's a high volume seller for Apple at that price point. 

    There are a lot of reasons why they would enter or leave a product category. Of course, margin is key. If a product doesn't provide the return required, it won't be made. This is the case with any company. There may be exceptions of course, if a product is strategically necessary for the overall success and profitability. That is clearly not the case with routers or printers for Apple.

    I am sure routers sold fairly well by Apple standards back in the day, but what percentage of the market do you think they really captured. I will go out on a limb and say it was pretty close to zero percent of the customers who are not readers of Apple-focused web sites. There are so many competitors and price points. What enhanced value could Apple bring to the category? If you look at Apple's product mix, they pretty much only offer products a user interacts with constantly. If you're interacting with your router, it's because you are either setting it up for the first time or are having a problem. There's no daily or even routine engagement.

    The argument against printers is even stronger. Why bother? What value could Apple add to justify higher prices? Printers are historically loss-leaders so their makers can sell ink and toner. Is that a business Apple needs to be in? Not at all.
    gatorguywatto_cobra

  • Robotic Apple Home Hub could have square display

    mike1mike1
    darbus69 said:
    only AppleInsider would😉

    AI really needs to retire that image.
    watto_cobra

  • iPhone 16 Camera Control button -- the ultimate guide

    mike1mike1
    Love this. Already making my life easier and I am sure I will use some more of the features and adjustments as I get more familiar.
    Waiting to see how the leather case manufacturers handle this before changing out the clear case I got with the phone.
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  • Apple wants a future Apple Pencil to work as a TV antenna

    mike1mike1
    Also, the antenna could be designed for many other wireless antenna needs. Better WiFi, 5G, BT. Anything, really.
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  • Disney+ is now cracking down on password sharing in the U.S.

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    neillwd said:
    With this and the rate increase it is time to cancel Disney+.

    If you're stealing it now, what is there to cancel?
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