Macworld San Francisco: "There's Something in the Air" [Archive] - Page 5

DesignCrime2

Jan 14, 2008, 12:50 PM

Since, last year the only thing announced was the iPod with phone (although some of the iPod features are not available!).:mad:

I have been speculating that AT&T will add WiFi capabilities to all of their cell towers, thus creating the largest WiFi network. WiFi anywhere! You will not need to have cell service with AT&T but you will be able pay $20, monthly, for unlimited access! How cool would that be! No more Edge, 3G etc.!:cool:

Another thought about the CD! Imagine Steve on stage and unveils a super slim Mac Display! (Glossy or Matte, your choice!) Steve walks by, picking up the display, leaving the stand behind, and holds it like a tablet!!!:D
Wicked cool!!!

stephen =D

Jan 14, 2008, 01:34 PM

i an't wait for 2moro:D
its my parents night so ill b walking round my school with my iphoen getting updates:D

im hopeing for an iphone 1.1.3 update and a ultra thin macbook:D

Let's hope steve pulls it off 2moro:D

also i dont think macbook air is such a bad name;)

Can't wait:D

:apple:

WardC

Jan 14, 2008, 01:56 PM

http://www.wardcurry.com/intheair.jpg

Naawwww...REALLY?

kontheur

Jan 14, 2008, 02:35 PM

http://frankreinders.nl/foto/600/apple_air.jpg

Peace

Jan 14, 2008, 02:38 PM

Good try but you forgot to remove some metadata from the Ps.;)

Eric Lewis

Jan 14, 2008, 02:41 PM

http://frankreinders.nl/foto/600/apple_air.jpg

IPHONE????

cthomet

Jan 14, 2008, 02:42 PM

ok so obviously the font choice has been scrutinized excessively. what does everyone think about the color choice?

black sign, aluminum apple...catch my drift? ;)

i realize that this may be going too far, but this is all speculation, why not explore every single minute detail while we are at it?

Maldini

Jan 14, 2008, 03:00 PM

"Something in the Air" ???

The rumor I'm starting is that Apple has developed a new application/hardware combination to enhance their iLife suite.

It will be called iSmell.

It will add olfactory enjoyment to the visual and auditory pleasures we already derive from our Macs.

Sales will be slow, however, mainly due to the shameful body odor connotation of the iSmell name.
________

you mean this?

http://img.skitch.com/20080114-ppa9ndh77s5ny7jgnuyxec7y43.jpg

WardC

Jan 14, 2008, 03:02 PM

Cleverboy

Jan 14, 2008, 03:10 PM

::enlargement::

http://www.wardcurry.com/appleair.jpg

So...what. First we have to figure if this is real, or a really damn good (damnn good!) Photoshop...it looks convincing. Perhaps it has something to do with the iPhone acting as a remote for AirTunes or the ability to run REAL OS X apps, or something...the idea of a House Icon and "Air" just doesn't make much sense to me.

YEEEESSSSSS!!!

Read the obscured title.

"Your Home In Your Pocket"

Spotlight, baby. Spotlight. :D

Or... they could have stolen the idea I've never told anyone, and used a type of inexpensive low-powered RFID concept to map your house and allow you to search for real objects from your handheld device by sticking a USB/web-server solution into the USB port of a personal computer or workstation. Mmm...Nyah!

~ CB

Chris Bangle

Jan 14, 2008, 03:21 PM

YEEEESSSSSS!!!

Read the obscured title.

"Your Home In Your Pocket"

Spotlight, baby. Spotlight. :D

Or... they could have stolen the idea I've never told anyone, and used a type of inexpensive low-powered RFID concept to map your house and allow you to search for real objects from your handheld device by sticking a USB/web-server solution into the USB port of a personal computer or workstation. Mmm...Nyah!

~ CB

seriously guys is this real, i will be amazed if it is, and happy at the same time

Pathfinder55

Jan 14, 2008, 03:38 PM

Can someone explain in short what WiMax is?

DesignCrime2

Jan 14, 2008, 03:42 PM

Another thought about the CD! Imagine Steve on stage and unveils a super slim Mac Display! (Glossy or Matte, your choice!) Steve walks by, picking up the display, leaving the stand behind, and holds it like a tablet!!!:D
Wicked cool!!!

Here is a pic of it
http://homepage.mac.com/miked000/PhotoAlbum1.html

WardC

Jan 14, 2008, 03:48 PM

Okay, yeah, the jokes have been great...I have had alot of fun over the past couple days with speculations, ideas, and all the other stuff (sometimes pretty wild and wacky)...but I have really given this some thought now, and I thought I would share one of my pretty solid (and very possible) ideas with you on the "2008: Something's in the air." discussion.

2008: Time to lose the white cable...

http://images.apple.com/airportextreme/images/specsairport_20070109.png

Apple has a great product in the iPod and the iPhone and these two products in the last few years have practically saved Apple and given them a solid name recognition in the tech community once again. Both the iPod (all sizes) and iPhone are beautiful devices...except for one wrangly protruding white wire we all cannot live without. The wireless technology is here now, in several forms (high speed IR, bluetooth, 802.11n...several others) that will allow Apple's line of devices to dock, sync, and download files at high speeds. Apart from the recharging aspect (as we will still need to use a cable or a hardware dock to juice up the device, for now) - wireless file transfer from your home computer should be an option - on all of the iPod devices...from the nano, to the classic, to the touch and the iPhone. This idea of "ditching the white cable/wireless sync" would correlate with this whole Apple Air, Home folder icon (ie. your home machine)...it's something that Apple has been needing to do for awhile, and the technology is here, and has been, to do so. The iPod line needs to become a wireless tech device, allowing you to load songs and movies from your computer, no cables needed. This is my prediction for "Apple Air/Something's in the air."

zombitronic

Jan 14, 2008, 03:58 PM

...the idea of a House Icon and "Air" just doesn't make much sense to me.

It's the Home icon, as in your Hard Drive->Users->Home Folder.

Cleverboy

Jan 14, 2008, 04:04 PM

I love these little manic lulls before an event. Last January was really nice though.

~ CB

Cleverboy

Jan 14, 2008, 04:15 PM

seriously guys is this real, i will be amazed if it is, and happy at the same timeAll fun and amusing lies until tomorrow. :)

~ CB

Kuska

Jan 14, 2008, 04:24 PM

The half :apple: logo in that ad looks very guitar shaped and the apple leaf could depict a plectrum.

Something in the air = 'air guitar'. Images of garageband in the photo's that have been taken ??

I'm thinking that we are in for a revision of iLife that is full of wireless capability i.e syncing iPod & :apple:TV wirelessly, utilising the new wireless SD cards within iPhoto, perhaps some kind of wireless interface for midi keyboards and electric guitars in Garageband....................

anti-microsoft

Jan 14, 2008, 04:26 PM

Kuska

Jan 14, 2008, 04:31 PM

Ahh... Bless:rolleyes:

Ah C'mon - It was about the only bloody thing that hadn't been suggested....:p

Cleverboy

Jan 14, 2008, 04:33 PM

Cloudane

Jan 14, 2008, 05:06 PM

That iPhone thing hints at home automation?

I smell photoshop though :p

MacDuster

Jan 14, 2008, 05:22 PM

Over the last several days, I have read all these posts. Some very creative ideas (some far-fetched, some not) have been floated ;) I for one hope there are some changes to the MacBooks, since I'm ready to buy.

The Beatles' songs being on iTunes has been mentioned a couple times, but not more than that. In fact, folks seem quite certain it won't happen. I seem to recall hearing that Apple Inc. and Apple (the record label) settled their long-standing legal battle over the name some time back in September. So, to me, the Beatles songs being available on iTunes seems a logical guess, what with the slogan and all. 'Something' is, after all, the title of a Beatles song.

So, to those folks out there who are certain this won't happen, I'm wondering why. Is there something I have missed or am not aware of?

FWIW, I'm thinking the MacBooks are due for a bit of a re-vamp, since everything else has been fiddled with lately, but maybe that's just wishful thinking. I do think the slimmer font and distinct bezel on the banner were intended, and represent something. For me, what comes to mind in response to the slogan (after the Beatles song) is 'wind of change'.

DesignCrime2

Jan 14, 2008, 05:34 PM

In truth, John, Paul, Ringo and George are on iTunes!
Just not their, Beatles albums?

Paul has an audiobook called 'Fresh Air'!!!

But I think this is more of an iPod announcement, which are usually done in September.

God^Cent

Jan 14, 2008, 05:42 PM

I don't care what anyone says, but I think all this has something to do with the Beatles. Has anyone cross-referenced all their lyrics anagramatically yet with the ad phrase? Tell me someone has ruled this out!

:D

~ CB
What is up with MacRumors's obsession of The Beatles! It was the same with the new iPod UI, and when they released the new iMacs...

Jeffrey B

Jan 14, 2008, 06:16 PM

I'm thinking this may (also) refer to the Beatles song "SOmething." We've long waited for the Beatles to come to iTunes and what better time to make an announcement than MacWorld!

t0mat0

Jan 14, 2008, 07:26 PM

What's the probability that the entire iPod and iTouch/iPhone ranges get a wireless capability in 2008?

Could Apple dodge round the exclusivity deal with AT&T by going via a wireless data plan with another provider(s)? Skype via WiMAX; Sprint?
Or a lovely NAS beater?

gazfocus

Jan 14, 2008, 08:04 PM

On entering www.apple.com I was greeted with "There's something in the air"

aznkid25

Jan 14, 2008, 08:51 PM

Do you guys think AIR could be referring to "Apple Itunes Rentals"?

WeAreForsaken

Jan 14, 2008, 09:00 PM

hurry up steve.

bmorris

Jan 14, 2008, 09:34 PM

.mac has been kinda sucking lately and theyve been offering free trials lately. maybe a revamp of it might be included?

FormZ

Jan 14, 2008, 11:44 PM

Here is how it is going to go down....

Steve unveils a new line studio displays that match the look and appearance of the iMac line... glass and aluminum enclosures, available in 20", 24" and 32". This is an easy addition to the product line, as the two smaller sizes are basically an iMac sans the motherboard and drives. They mate perfectly with the current iMac line and show a better sense of design and uniformity than the current mismatched iMac/Studio Display pair.

In line with the "something in the air" slogan, and as a teaser, Steve reveals the new iPod and iPhone product lines with wireless sync capabilities (the first white tether is gone). He follows this with the new wireless stereo earbuds and headsets for use with the new wireless iPods and iPhone (the second white tether is gone). Wireless freedom for all!

The grand finale comes when Steve walks over to what appears to be an iMac and lifts the display off it's base, revealing the new Apple iPad. A wireless tablet with a 15" touchscreen. The unit serves two roles, acting as a tablet and as a standard display. The unit can be mated to a wireless keyboard and mouse, and the stand/dock is complete with hookups for peripheral devices. This is an iMac desktop that becomes a portable Mac tablet. The best of both worlds. How cool!

... or at least that is how it goes down in my dreams!

Pathfinder55

Jan 15, 2008, 06:29 AM

How many people here are actually going to the Keynote?

dalvin200

Jan 15, 2008, 06:33 AM

How many people here are actually going to the Keynote?

I'll be there in spirit ;)

thefunkymunky

Jan 15, 2008, 06:36 AM

Maybe Apple aren't releasing a MacBook Air? Maybe the "There's something in the air" refers to Apple iTunes Rentals and the new sub-notebook will be called MacBook nano. The new updated Mac mini is to be relaunched as a Mac nano just like the iPod mini was. Just a suggestion. ;)

goldenlotus

Jan 15, 2008, 06:51 AM

Man it's going to be so hard to wait for the spoiler free link!

Philming

Jan 15, 2008, 07:29 AM

Ok so latest rumor (lets not get too overexited abou this right?): There was an article on the LA Times web site that states Steve had said it was time for him to retire. The keynote might be the occasion to do so.

I dont know what to make of it, since such an announcement would eclipse totally any new cool product he might present before or after the announcement. The article was removed from the LAT site shortly after publishing.

Source (French) :

http://www.journaldumac.com/index.php?2008/01/15/1319-steve-jobs-quitte-ses-fonctions-de-ceo-d-apple

relayed by :

http://www.macgeneration.com/news/voir/128491/la-derniere-rumeur-en-date-est-pour-jobs

aprilfools

Jan 15, 2008, 08:45 AM

The Beatles finally coming to iTunes ... Something in the Air she moves.... ya know.

:)

Philming

Jan 15, 2008, 09:23 AM

Apple Stores Are Closed !

SpyderDriver

Jan 15, 2008, 04:32 PM

I'll be honest and say that I haven't read through every post but I will tell you that I was thinking about this last night and thought it could be the thin notebook we keep hearing about. If they do, I bet they call it Macbook Air or something. I mean it's possible, they did release the super thin keyboard last year.

It's like Apple version of the DaVinci Code...

Score.

Philming

Jan 16, 2008, 05:57 AM

No new MBP. What a disapointment...

emotion

Jan 16, 2008, 07:15 AM

No new MBP. What a disapointment...

I know me too but imagine how the new MBP will look given the Air. Good things are coming.

I predict NAB (in April?) will be the launch.

Philming

Jan 16, 2008, 07:36 AM

Probably, probably. I just wished I could go get my mpb this week.
And let's hope they're going t be released before April, that's going to be a VERY long wait else...
We're over 200 days since last release now.

Zadillo

Jan 16, 2008, 08:03 AM

No new MBP. What a disapointment...

It doesn't make sense to unveil a new MBP until the Montevina platform debuts later this year. If they unveiled a new MBP now, it would have to use the same Santa Rosa platform with the only difference being Penryn chips instead of Merom. So you'd be pairing a new MBP design with a minor CPU upgrade that gives 5-10% increase in performance and battery life but otherwise no new platform features.

It just wouldn't make sense.

Eidorian

Jan 16, 2008, 10:41 AM

It doesn't make sense to unveil a new MBP until the Santa Rosa platform debuts later this year. If they unveiled a new MBP now, it would have to use the same Napa platform with the only difference being Merom chips instead of Yonah. So you'd be pairing a new MBP design with a minor CPU upgrade that gives 5-10% increase in performance and battery life but otherwise no new platform features.

It just wouldn't make sense.All of this has happened before, and it will happen again.

A silent update to Penryn is still possible unless Apple plans to drag the current laptops out for a full year like the iMac.

Zadillo

Jan 16, 2008, 10:52 AM

All of this has happened before, and it will happen again.

A silent update to Penryn is still possible unless Apple plans to drag the current laptops out for a full year like the iMac.

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised to see a silent MBP update with the Penryn processors (heck, even the previous MBP update was silent, and that was much more major, given the 15.4" LED-backlit screen and the 8600M GT updates).

But it is not surprising that they did announce an update like this during the show; it would be on the scale of the Mac Pro updates, really.

But I think that if an MBP overhaul is going to come (new or updated chassis, maybe new multitouch trackpad, etc.) it will debut with Montevina, not with just a Penryn CPU update.

Philming

Jan 16, 2008, 10:54 AM

Or they could just push the whole line one step further, like putting the 2,4Ghz into the entry level model and making the 2,6Ghz standard on the high end. That would be the most likely move if an upgrade is to be announced in the next few weeks. And that would be enough for me to make my credit card fry.

Edit. Given the market share that portable computers represent for Apple, I would really doubt they let One year pass without an update.
The MBA IMHO is a very specific computer. OK it's thin, it's beautifull, but lets face it. It's not for people who want power on ther desk and who want to keep mobile, without having an added desktop machine. As my main machine, I wouldn't go for it.

Sorry little edit again : The line needs to be renewed imho fàr another reason : The performances between the first mbp are roughly the same as the mb. For a severe price increase. So OK the screen is bigger, keyboard backlit and all but well...

t0mat0

Jan 19, 2008, 01:36 PM

It doesn't make sense to unveil a new MBP until the Montevina platform debuts later this year.

ETA May 2008, right? I'm guessing it'll be a fun Summer. Is the iPhone 3G slated for Jun/July or May? Just wondering if they'd have this come out close to when the Japan 3g and the international 3G version come out.

zedsdead

Jan 19, 2008, 03:35 PM

ETA May 2008, right? I'm guessing it'll be a fun Summer. Is the iPhone 3G slated for Jun/July or May? Just wondering if they'd have this come out close to when the Japan 3g and the international 3G version come out.

All we know is that the 3G iPhone will be out some time this year. Maybe it will get announced at the SDK unveiling next month. I doubt it though. I do not expect the announcement until Late Spring/Summer with a release toward the Christmas Season.

ebouwman

Jan 19, 2008, 04:08 PM

All we know is that the 3G iPhone will be out some time this year. Maybe it will get announced at the SDK unveiling next month. I doubt it though. I do not expect the announcement until Late Spring/Summer with a release toward the Christmas Season.

Does 3G mean that it's no longer running on GSM or does this just mean it replaces edge?

I don't know too much about this stuff.

GregA

Jan 19, 2008, 06:28 PM

All we know is that the 3G iPhone will be out some time this year. Maybe it will get announced at the SDK unveiling next month. I doubt it though..
I wonder if Apple will make a big press event of it. I too doubt a 3G phone so early, but perhaps they'll introduce new iPhone stuff (eg: 16GB version).

Does 3G mean that it's no longer running on GSM or does this just mean it replaces edge?

GSM was a 2nd generation phone. The 3rd generation is now branded as "3GSM". So 3GSM voice & data supercedes the GSM voice & data.

I've never seen a 3G handset that didn't fall back to regular GSM when 3G is unavailable... perhaps that's one reason 3G phones are bigger than 2G phones, but I'm not sure. So a 3G phone runs 3GSM but usually also GSM.

ps.
EDGE was considered "2.5G" in that it was much faster than the original GSM data. 3GSM has its own higher speed "3.5G" data technology that's called "HSPA" (High Speed Packet Access).

Philming

Jan 21, 2008, 04:30 AM

3G phones are bigger for the simple reason that they require more power. So bigger batteries. That's the reason Apple gave to justify Edge over 3G as well.
Given the fact the the iPod Touch is much more integrated than the iPhone, I guess Apple must now be able to shrink the inside of the iphone the way they did on the iPod and put a bigger battery in it. Hence releasing a 3G phone quiet soon.
Th'ats just my guess.

t0mat0

Jan 23, 2008, 12:54 PM

3G phones are bigger for the simple reason that they require more power. <snip> Given the fact the the iPod Touch is much more integrated than the iPhone, I guess Apple must now be able to shrink the inside of the iphone the way they did on the iPod and put a bigger battery in it. Hence releasing a 3G phone quiet soon.
Th'ats just my guess.
The upcoming Broadcom chip on a board for 3G will give a decent sized space saving, and also a much reduced power consumption for a 3G integrated chip.
When and where we'll see them, i''d say before / announced around the Japanese launch.