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USA put clocks forward on 10/3, EU doesn’t do it until 31/3. (Same 1 hour variation again for a week between Oct. and Nov.)

The March 25 event will take place at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (1:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
 
The negativity on MR is just getting to be such a bummer. Apple is going to launch a new service plus do a few routine hardware updates. So what? Why is this a source of such loathing?

Apple is a trillion dollar company. Of course they are going to vertically and horizontally integrate into different products and services. Folks are acting like this is something new or bad. Almost every large company does this.
 
I know, right? They probably giving access to fake news.

While it’s not up to Apple to make standards for reporting the news, if they take the approach of simply packaging up whatever mainstream news there happens to be out there it is not going to appeal to me.

I do not know how to incentivize journalists to really do journalism these days. It’s a big topic in of itself I’d say.

I mean to say - I don’t think we want the “beats one” news channel.

I get better insight on news stories from “Quora” actually.

It’s not Apples fault, but I think they know that there is indeed a big problem with “news”. It isn’t like it used to be years ago
 
Apple is going to launch a new service plus do a few routine hardware updates.

You sure about the hardware updates?
(I hope so!)

As for "a new service":

What was the last service that Apple launched and actually did a good job with, both conceptually up front and then with its execution?
 
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You sure about the hardware updates?
(I hope so!)

As for "a new service":

What was the last service that Apple launched and actually did a good job with, both conceptually up front and then with its execution?

I am not sure. Rumor is just some routine hardware updates....like updating the processor in the entry iPad. Nothing sexy.
 
Every damn thread is the same "Where is my new [product unrelated to the thread]?", "This is what Apple has become?", or "Why are they doing nothing but making emojis?"

Because.....

People would like more hardware updates - and good ones when they happen...

The perception is that reliability and value are dropping (the former in particular) and there's too much focus on squeezing customers for ASP raises, increased margins and services revenue.

...and when they do announce new features, it often feels like they spent considerable time on things of limited interest, like "new animojis"

A lot of people would like to see features improved, bugs fixed and capabilities increased...
...not "a new smiling animal you can text to your friends"
 
I have been holding out because I knew that new ones were coming. Even if its a light refresh I'm grabbing a pair.

I "think" I'm grabbing a pair, but I'm not sure what I'll do if they are wireless charging only.

I hope the new models would either fit in a gen 1 case or the gen 2 case has wireless and lightning charging.

I have nothing else that uses wireless charging so getting a charger just for new AirPods is not really of interest to me, especially being an SE guy that likely won't be into wireless charging anytime in the foreseeable future.

...and if they go full Apple and make them ONLY charge with an AirPower mat?

I'm totally out at that point..
 
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Translation:
So nothing for professional computer users yet again.
What a surprise.

Meanwhile, my new hackintosh is working like a powerhouse dream.

Hey Greymacuser, what's your hardware/os setup for your hackintosh? I looked into it a while ago and it seemed like a bit of a nightmare to get something running well!
 
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Curious what you consider non fake news outlets.

Unfortunately, not many of them. It seems like all of them have an agenda, no matter what side of the political fence they are on. If it's not politically motivated, then we're faced with shock-n-awe clickbait stories. It's very hard to find straight-line, no-agenda news reporting these days.

Well, I take that back. MacRumors gives it to us straight. And I'd rather read about Apple stuff all day anyway. MacRumors for the win!! :):apple::)

Cheers...

Edit: P.S. I hear ya man and I agree with you...and let's hope for some MacPro news come June!
 
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Hey Greymacuser, what's your hardware/os setup for your hackintosh? I looked into it a while ago and it seemed like a bit of a nightmare to get something running well!

I'm not him, but my build is very very close to this one:

https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/success-ga-z370n-wifi-i7-8700k-vega-64.242014/

I'm on High Sierra though, as I'm using a GTX 1070 on both macOS and Windows 10
If you use an RX580 or Vega card, you can use Mojave and they are natively supported in macOS.

(there are no NVIDIA drivers for Mojave yet - Apple's fault, not NVIDIA)
 



In an average year, Apple holds three to four events. There's usually a spring event in March, the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, a September event that's focused on iPhone and Apple Watch, and sometimes an October event if there are iPads or Macs expected in the fall.

In this guide, we're keeping track of all of the Apple events that are on the horizon and what we're expecting to see at each one, so make sure to check back in regularly.

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March 25 Event

Apple's first event of the year will take place on Monday, March 25. According to rumors, Apple plans to focus on services at this event, introducing both a new Apple News service and a TV service. Here's what we're expecting to see:

Apple News Service

Apple is working on a $9.99 per month subscription news service that would give Apple News users unlimited access to stories from paywalled sites like The New York Times and the Washington Post.

This service is also expected to include a magazine element, similar to the service offered by Texture, the magazine app that Apple bought in 2018. The same $9.99 fee for accessing news services may also provide access to unlimited magazines from participating publishers, but it's not yet clear if that will all fall under a single fee.

Not all news sites are on board yet because Apple wants 50 percent of all subscription revenue, but magazine publishers are embracing Apple's plan. Regardless of how the services are presented, expect to see Apple announce Apple News subscriptions for paywalled news and magazines.

Streaming TV Service

Apple is also working on a streaming TV service that will include the more than two dozen TV shows and movies that it has in the works, along with access to subscription content from other cable providers.

There's no word on what this service will cost, but Apple will introduce it at the March event before launching it later in the year, perhaps in summer or fall. Multiple celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Steve Carell, and Jennifer Garner - who are starring in Apple's original television shows - have been invited to the event and are expected to attend.

iOS 12.2

The iOS 12.2 beta that's being tested right now already has hints of the Apple News service in it, and Apple is going to release the iOS 12.2 update right after the event takes place to give people access to the new Apple News subscription service.

Along with access to this subscription service, iOS 12.2 brings Apple News to Canada, offers new Animoji characters, includes HomeKit TV support for third-party TVs, and has dozens of other smaller tweaks and changes outlined in our iOS 12.2 tidbits post.

Hardware

We're expecting minor updates for a number of Apple products, including the iPad mini, iPad, AirPods, and iPod touch, and the launch of the AirPower is rumored to be on the horizon.

Rumors have said that Apple won't include these announcements in the event because of its focus on services, but it's still possible we'll hear a few words about them, and if not, Apple could choose to release all of these updates shortly after the event via press release.

Event Details

The March 25 event will take place at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (1:00 p.m. Eastern Time) at the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park campus. Apple plans to live stream the event on its website and through the Events app on the Apple TV.

Article Link: March 2019 Apple Event: What to Expect
[doublepost=1552444148][/doublepost]Boring. I have absolutely no interest in paying a subscription for these lame services.
 
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Every damn thread is the same "Where is my new [product unrelated to the thread]?", "This is what Apple has become?", or "Why are they doing nothing but making emojis?"

Sure, some of the comments are repetitive and obnoxious, but I don't see a problem with people expressing disinterest in this event. There are valid reasons to not care about services, especially in an age where we all probably have multiple subscriptions already and don't need more piled on. I love Apple hardware and software, but services are just meh to me. But that seems to be the future for Apple (as a chunk of their revenue, it's becoming second only to the phones), so it's disappointing to those of us who were never that interested in their services to begin with.
 
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