M68000

jas99 said:

kkqd1337 said:

i think this was just too big of a challenge for apple

maybe those staff can have another go on the AirPower 

No. This was an excellent decision. Apple should stay as far away from the automotive industry as possible.

Perhaps they should have made “decision” 10 years ago.  It seems pretty clear that electric car sales have stalled along with possibly interest in them from large majority of consumers.  Cold weather battery issues and heavy tire wear of EV’s are just 2 of their problems. The hybrid approach is gaining ground while current ICE cars are not going anywhere anytime soon and other fuel technologies could be available to more consumers soon?  It seemed that Apple would only have been interested in a full electric vehicle, correct?  If so, could these latest market trends have been the final straw so to speak for Apple to end whatever they have been doing?

And i would just be happy if they would still sell new ipod’s. Lol.  Hope to get many years out of my ipod nano,  such a great little device.

therealelbadoo said:

I know I'm probably in the luddite minority here, but I'd really like it to keep the same size and - in particular - the home button with Touch ID.

Convenient or not, I've never been comfortable with the passive unlock and authentication granted by Face ID. It's a slick bit of technology, but I like having to take the explicit action of putting my thumb on the home button to make privileged things happen.

How about instead of home button,  it’s time for underscreen fingerprint sensor.  Android phones have had this for years,  why can’t or won’t Apple do it?

longfang said:

M68000 said:

AppleZulu said:

This won’t happen. It serves no purpose beyond novelty, while adding expense, decreasing durability, increasing warranty claims, and lowering customer satisfaction ratings. 

But some people must want them.  It seems Samsung is selling a lot of them.  

A lot compared to what?

It’s not about comparing to anything.

Instead of constant emphasis on camera “upgrades” and rumors,  it would be refreshing  to hear about battery improvements.