Fatman

Would like a real comfortable over the ear studio quality for monitoring/recording. Still using the old Sony MDR v600.

And all that 'ear shape' research will be stolen by Chinese knock off companies that will sell a version for $29.

Daniel - you got it right. “China desperately needs Apple, ... to help its domestic device makers know how to design their own phones and AirPod lookalikes.” Apple is the R&D arm for China, and even the Huawei President was quoted as saying ‘Apple is our teacher, we learn from them’. ‘Learn’ LOL. Many people think that because a feature or new tech is released in a Chinese Smartphone prior to Apple’s Fall launches that the Chinese Invented it. In nearly every case, the tech was developed by Apple or other US company, the Chinese take the tech, the parented ideas, the prototypes and do what they do best, quickly ramp up manufacturing and mass produce using their millions of laborers.

The Apple TV 4K is by far the best streamer, I own them all, fast, 4K interface unlike the competition's slow, low rez interfaces. This new model w/more memory, faster proc will allow Apple to position the device for THEIR 'next gen' gaming. There is a rumor of an Apple gaming controller - would make for a compelling bundle if they can attract some A-game titles. I gave Apple Arcade a try, good quality games, but it still feels like iPhone games on a bigger screen, not a console alternative. And any improvement to the remote would be very much appreciated.

LOL - Love the Brits, but their gov't is just as screwed up as the US