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dewme said:

This may be hinting at an opportunity for Apple to consider building a new generation of Apple Watch that can work with satellite sensor devices that can be placed at various places on the body. I'd also assume these satellite sensors would work with the iPhone and Apple TV as well. Third party sensors should able to join the party through a published protocol and API. I wonder whether this capability could be suited for Matter based integration? Since all Apple connected devices support IP based communication and Matter is a low power physical layer, I don't see why this would not be possible. Maybe we'll reach a point where the Apple Watch is no longer subservient to the iPhone. Matter may be a way to make it happen.

I agree that it might be hinting at an opportunity. If people see enough utility to put a product not designed for the ankle on their ankle, then perhaps a product designed for the ankle might be something for Apple to consider developing. 

”Forgive me for the harm I have caused this world. None may atone for my actions but me and only in me shall their stain live on. I am thankful to have been caught, my fall cut short by those with wizened hands. All I can be is sorry, and that is all I am.”

Apple has no choice but to follow the laws in the countries where they operate. They have a choice about which countries they operate in, but realistically they cannot easily leave a large market. 

gwmac said:

I am dying to upgrade my 27 inch Intel Mac to a new Studio with an M4. I hope my wait won't be too much longer. When Apple first switched from Intel to the M series I was happy because I thought the interminable waiting for upgrades on their higher end desktops would finally be coming to an end. But it still looks like Apple will continue to skip a generation or two on the Studio and Mac Pro. 

It has been disappointing, for sure. 

But... I'm not sure how much we can extrapolate from recent experience. There are two reasons why I think things *might* change:

1. AI model training and inference needs for "pro" users might increase demand for high-end Apple desktops, giving Apple more of an incentive to keep them up to date. I think Apple's vertical integration might enable them to offer a compelling solution for this market. 

2. If the M5 rumors are true, and Apple separates the CPU and GPU into separate dies (or 'tiles' or whatever you want to call them), then that should increase yields (smaller dies) and thus supply and allow for more mix-match customization between CPU and GPU (which could increase demand, because more people can pay for exactly what they need)

So... if the high-end chips are easier to make and there's more demand for them, maybe we'll get quicker updates. 

I think I'm experiencing a failure of imagination because I can't figure out why I would want or need a robot that roams around on my physical desktop or tabletop. 

But I'm happy to be enlightened if anyone has ideas...