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  • New iPad Pro benchmarks are very close to the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro

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    andrewj5790 said:
    Yamcha67 said:
    If this is legit, then there're people at Intel pissing their pants right now... 
    When Apple decides they will make a processor for mac, intel and all others are doomed.
    Intel is far from doomed. You have to remember Apple will only ever create chipsets for the iPads, iPhones and potentially Macs. That means Intel will continue to be the leader in the market.

    Not to mention Intel will hit back and it's still the leader in performance but Apple is getting there. I just don't think it'll have an impact on PCs at all. Yes, Apple may transition over to their own chips and that would be a loss for Intel and the money they make with the partnership but Apple wouldn't begin to sell processors to the masses... They've always been closed, it would be odd to start now.
    Not so sure about intel still leading performance when the constraints are so different between a tablet chip and a laptop/desktop chip. What might these chips be able to do if designed for a laptop/desktop power supply?
    I'm impressed with the benchmarks but skeptical about real-world performance in a true desktop/laptop Mac OS environment.  Not saying that the results are misleading, but that they currently exist within the confines of the more bare bones iPad environment without the overhead of a workstation platform.  Would an A-Series chip have to compromise on some of its efficiencies if adapted for a laptop/desktop operating system?

    Truly curious of what Apple engineers are doing/have done differently to so quickly ramp up performance within the thermal limited environment of a tiny, fan-less, and enclosed chassis of the iPad and IPhone.  At surface level, it almost seems unbelievable.  Perhaps a great idea for a future in-depth article to ascertain what is going on?
    MisterKitrogifan_newwatto_cobramacike

  • Apple's new 11- & 12.9-inch iPad Pros sport a massive redesign and gain Face ID, USB-C

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    Can anyone comment on the ergonomics of this new design?  The flat sides resemble those of the iPad 1, which has an aesthetic appeal, but might not be as comfortable to grip.  Likewise, with minimal bezel or chin to the frame, it seems like I'll be fighting for an optimal way to lay my hands/fingers on the device when holding it.  Even the promotional photographs show the user uncomfortably pinching the very edges of the frame.  Makes me a cringe a bit.  Currently use a 10.5 inch Pro model, and I'm hesitant of the new design.

    Any thoughts from those coming from the bezel-less iPhone X designs?
    dysamoria

  • Apple's Greg Joswiak argues most people will keep iOS 12's Screen Time on, change behavior...

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    Great little addition that has value for many people, if only to better understand what features and utility their smartphones provide them.  Those who are vehemently against it or apathetic to it might just be afraid of a little self reflection. 

    Just like activity rings, fitness trackers, calorie counters, and game achievements, relevant information provided in an intuitive fashion can indeed change behavior. I don’t see how Screen Time won’t assist some people in making better decisions for themselves. Information can assist in self control.  And at the very least, it’s a fun treasure trove for stats geeks. 
    muthuk_vanalingam

  • Testing the speed of iOS 11 versus iOS 12 on the iPhone 6 and iPad Mini 2

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    tylersdad said:
    I realize this isn't the final release of the OS, but...

    The results for the mini don't really seem that impressive. You're saving a second here and there on apps that take 15+ seconds to launch. It's nice to see Apple focusing on improving performance, but this will likely do little for those of us who don't buy the latest and greatest.
    On my iPhone SE, what I notice most is the elimination of some split second hitches and stutters that occasionally happened in iOS 11.  The consistency and smoothness, along with more responsive app launch is very much welcome.  This all leads to the perception of a buttery smooth experience that has been missing for some time. Great update!
    propod

  • Apple discontinues sales of iPhone X, 6S, 6S Plus and SE

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    ireland said:
    sandor said:
    The SE is sad.

    Simply put, i do not want a bigger phone.
    It fits in my pocket & i can easily use one hand to operate it.
    Thankfully I still have mine. I’m going to baby it until Apple bring out their new smaller phone.
    With a new battery in place, my SE still runs like a champ.  I don’t foresee iOS 12 gimping it, and it seems like it could be a viable device for at least two more years if a replacement isn’t released. 
    chris totkidrock2199MisterKitbaconstang