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  • Apple isn't doomed because it didn't release new Macs and iPads at WWDC

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    eightzero said:
    I wonder how the people that bought $14k Series 0 Edition Apple Watches now feel about them being obsolete. But I suppose if you are spending $14k on a watch, you don't really care.

    I guess I don't know what to make of the trend I'm seeing about exciting new Apple stuff coming out on a schedule largely controlled by others. I might get excited about an iPhone upgrade if I could have wireless CarPlay, but that seems to all be in the hands of the CarPlay compatible onboard systems (in my case, Ford Sync, and it aint happening.) New Mac Minis will now wait for  Marzipan to take 18 more of its 20 steps, and that's because Intel something something something. Apple turned displays over to other people, and as far as I can tell, they sorta dorked that up. Similar situation for wifi base stations: no more airports, so I'm just sorta hoping mine dont fail, and that Apple does actually have someone doing security updates for them. I could use a replacement iPad mini, but...

    While I get that Apple has business reasons for the decisions they make, all these decisions seem to be unfavorable to products I am interested in. HomePod? Meh. Not at that price, and the subscription it generally requires for full functionality. $5k iMacs? Nah. MacPro? I don't make movies. ATV? Eh. Mine is fine, collecting dust, in favor of my TTCL Roku set. $3k laptops? A new iMac to get Mojave so I can have Dark Mode? No thanks. But hey, I can still get 50GB of iCloud storage for $.99, so I can share my desktop and documents.

    YMMV. I'm sure I will be told this is all my fault. 
    whole lot of whining for a guy who isnt interested in what Apple has to offer. Or maybe you are but cant afford it? Either way, you are not the target market.
    StrangeDaysDeadguy2322williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • Apple promotes free month of upgraded iCloud storage to non-paying users

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    Lol. $0.99/mo and people complain.  Your free option is to back up with itunes on a computer.

    If you cant find space in your budget for $0.99/mo then use dropbox or some other cloud service for photos and use the 5gb of free storage to back up the non-photo/video stuff on your device (settings, messages, apps etc).
    StrangeDayswatto_cobra

  • Google takes top spot in global smart speaker market, HomePod nowhere to be found

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    saltyzip said:
    clarker99 said:
    Kuyangkoh said:
    Buy one get two amazon echo and google mini
    Yes, it is a hardware race to the bottom. As we know, Apple will not go there. 
    And that is why Google is the champion of the people, reflected in majority market share and Apple is the champion of letting only this inside who have cash to spend to increase their stockpile.
    ‘Champion of the people’... lol. Letting google surveillance your conversations in exchange for cheap hardware. I forgot Google made no money! This cant be a serious comment. 
    Alex1Nwatto_cobraclaire1

  • Google takes top spot in global smart speaker market, HomePod nowhere to be found

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    Kuyangkoh said:
    Buy one get two amazon echo and google mini
    Yes, it is a hardware race to the bottom. As we know, Apple will not go there. 
    Cesar Battistini MazieroAlex1Nwatto_cobra

  • Google takes top spot in global smart speaker market, HomePod nowhere to be found

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    yojimbo007 said:
    clarker99 said:
    HomePod only launched in 3 countries and had no AirPlay2 or ‘Stereo’ pairing. 6-7% market share is pretty good considering. 
    Why should have they released a half baked product. Apple is getting too Sloopy
    I own 1 HomePod. IMO, the product, as is, works great for my needs. I have Apple Music and homekit accessories. It performs both those functions very well, especially the sound quality. I dont have the issues with Siri that many on here complain about.

    Once the stereo pairing and AirPlay2 feature is released I will buy 2 (maybe 3) more. I am guessing others will do same. I am very intrigued in how Apple handles the HomePod over the next few years.
    watto_cobra