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  • Apple TV with camera and built-in HomePod speaker reportedly in the works

    doggonedoggone
    A soundbar with a camera could work for FaceTime but if you think about this, we already have many Apple devices with FT capability.  Any soundbar would need to be able to integrate with a woofer and side speakers to get surround sound.

    As for a screen, good for input but isn't it better just to have your phone or Mac do it for you?  For example adding the home app to the Mac is quite useful.

    AppleTV needs updating and there needs to be a cheaper dongle version that you can just plug in to the TV.
    watto_cobracornchip

  • Retired leaker claims iMac with bigger screen is on the way

    doggonedoggone
    I remember seeing a large panel computer in an old SciFi movie.  Nothing but screen.  Looked really cool and I'm surprised that Apple still have the bezel in the iMac.

    That's what Apple should do now that the board can be really small and emit low heat.  

    Exciting days ahead.
    watto_cobra

  • Return of the Mac: How Apple Silicon will herald a new era at WWDC 2021

    doggonedoggone
    Wgkrueger said:
    FileMakerFeller said:

    tht said:
    Beats said:
    I was underwhelmed with the M1 Mac reveal. Yeah I know it has a bad ass Apple processor and bad ass software support but I expected more from the company who invented the Mac.


    Here’s what I expected

    1. Apple modem or at least support for cellular networks.

    2. App Store funnel for all applications. (Probably too late for this now)

    3. A revolutionary new design. Maybe a new touchbar, FaceID, a hinge that can place the MacBook flat for Pencil support and drawing etc.


    One of the main points of Apple Silicon Macs was that they didn’t run hot.... oh yeah and also noiseless.
    1. Yeah. It is curious why they haven't had cellular modem options for their laptops.

    2. As long people can side load, the App Store just isn't going to be a thing on macOS. Apple can make the App Store a popular place if they published some popular apps maybe, but they are reluctant to do that.

    3. I don't think there is a "revolutionary" design in the cards for a PC, not like the OG iPhone was. It's all iterative refinements. A foldable, with robust display covers, will be coming, but I don't think that's a revolution. You are still operating it like a laptop or a tablet, except the keyboards and tracking devices will be virtual. I do think they need to put more work in with keyboards, both the software versions on iPads, the ones in laptops, and external ones. It's something used all the time, a primary UI device, and continued optimizations and maybe experimentation would be nice to see.

    Eg, I'd like them to offer 2-row, 3-row ortho-linear software keyboards on iPadOS. Something that would yield more display area for apps.

    4. The next revolution is probably AR. Obviously Apple has been hinting so for ages now.


    Beats said:
    One of the main points of Apple Silicon Macs was that they didn’t run hot.... oh yeah and also noiseless.
    They still get hot, just less so then before. Moving the hot components away from the keyboard to the back of the display just eliminates having hot keys all together.

    Then, we will see how it goes when the large Apple Silicon laptops arrive.
    Apple is never going to put a cellular modem in their desktops or laptops. Reasons why, off the top of my head:
    1. "Everybody" already has a phone in their pocket that they "always" have with them. Easier to share that connection than add hardware components that affect the design.
    2. Apple sells iPhones for hefty prices that people are more than willing to buy. Why give up that revenue stream?
    Frankly, I'm surprised that Apple put a cellular modem in the iPad. But I guess that's due to the evolution of the iPhone and iPad from the original idea back in the early 2000s.
    The third reason would you’d be forced to pay monthly for another phone line.
    That last reason is why I do not buy cellular for the Apple Watch or iPads.  The thought of having to pay an extra $10 a month per device makes no sense to me.  Unless you are on the road a lot and will be using cellular on those devices, it just isn't worth it. The same thing would be true for a Mac with a cellular modem.  If you are mostly using the device at home with Wifi connection, paying for the cellular service is waste of money.
    FWIW, the personal hotspot on the iPhone works well.  For both Macs and PCs!
    muthuk_vanalingamwatto_cobra

  • Return of the Mac: How Apple Silicon will herald a new era at WWDC 2021

    doggonedoggone
    The point that the first silicon macs are entry level is important.  We haven’t yet seen what Apple has in mind for more pro targeted machines.  I am excited for sure and would certainly pick up two 16-inch silicon MBP as soon as they are available. In my case it is not for power per se but for a larger screen laptop that can last for 4-6 years. My last 2 MBPs are still working great considering one of them was bought in 2012.  
    For the non- power user like me, having a system that just works and is well built is key.  If silicon macs make for cooler macs then even better and longer battery life would be a great feature.  SSD size does matter for me as I find anything less than 512 gb creates issues with software upgrades since I will max out the space.  
    I feel that Apple will take its time on addressing the Pro needs. Some of that will be because the graphics needs are going to be harder to address. Saying that there should be no reason why Apple can’t continue to use AMD graphics if they are compatible with silicon chip sets. 
    JinTechwatto_cobraspock1234

  • Intel wants to manufacture Apple Silicon

    doggonedoggone
    I say lets see how good the new factory is first.  If they can meet Apple's spec then its good to have manufacturing in different geographical locations.  

    I would also say that Intel should get the low end chip business first so they don't copy Apple's latest and greatest.
    watto_cobra