larz2112

So is this tech just for MBPs, or will it work its way into iMacs too? If the next round of iMacs have this Optane SSD technology, I think that would motivate me to upgrade my desktop. 

Personally the color choices for the iPhone are of little consequence to me. My phone is always in a case, so I never see the color of it. The color of the case basically becomes the color of my phone. Likewise, I rarely see the color of anyone else's phone because the majority of them are in cases. Yeah, I know, some colors have a slightly higher resale value, but that is not a huge concern for me either. 

rogifan_new said:

larz2112 said:

My prediction, and this is based on nothing other then my own opinion, is that the Mac Pro and stand-along monitors will be assimilated into the iMac product line. I think the next wave of iMacs will range from entry-level (what Apple considers entry level for their product line) at a $999 price point, to high-end "Pro" systems with specs in the neighborhood of the Mac Pro, and with a high end display.

So the Mac Pro and stand-along displays will disappear, but 2-3 more configurations will be added to the iMac product line. Mabe one extra entry-level configuration in the 21.5" size and two new "Pro" configurations in the 27" size. Just my two cents based on what Apple has been doing with their product lines over the past few years.

So the new Mac Pro, the one that Phil Schiller used the "can't innovate my ass" line on is dead after only one generation?

Like I said, it's just me guess, but yes, that's what I think, and here is why. 1) The new cylindrical design of the Mac Pro pretty much limited the amount of internal upgrading that can be done, i.e., additional drives, graphic cards, etc.  So from an expandability standpoint, the the Mac Pro and iMac have become much more similar. 2) I have no idea what the revenue numbers are for the MacPro, but based on what little love Apple has given to the product line, I'm assuming they aren't that impressive. So rather than manufacture and support two completely different product designs, chassis, components, etc., cut your losses and merge the Mac Pro capabilities into a couple of new, high-end iMac configurations. From a supply chain standpoint, it makes sense to consolidate your desktop offerings considering the fact that revenues have been significantly shifting away from desktops to mobile computers, tablets, smart phones, etc.

Again, just a guess on my part.

demisbellot said:

This in no way represents what actually happened, here's a recording where Apple tried to blackmail the developer into forcing him to say that Apple didn't do anything wrong in order to get his Apps restored: https://blog.kapeli.com/dash-and-apple-my-side-of-the-story Now we get this PR statement directly from an Apple mouthpiece accusing him of being fraudulent when they know and acknowledge that he wasn't behind closed doors. Disappointing behavior on everyone involved.

I listened to the recording and there is no "blackmailing" going on. Apple is basically asking the developer to make a statement that he AND Apple did nothing wrong, which I think is accurate. The developer set his cousin up in the Apple’s Developer Program by letting her use his credit card and test hardware. At that point both developer accounts are linked as far as Apple is concerned, but the developer was not aware of this. Then his cousin did some shady stuff to boost the ratings of her apps. Did he know she was doing shady stuff? Were they working together to do shady stuff? Apple has no way of knowing, so since the accounts are linked, both developers must initially be banned. Once the developer talked with Apple and explained the situation, they agreed to reinstate his account as long as he posted a statement stating that Apple did nothing wrong when they initially banned his account, which was linked to an account that was doing shady stuff. I think that is completely fair. If anything, the developer shouldn't have a gripe with Apple, but instead his cousin, you know, the only person in this situation that actually did something wrong.