You can order by internet. If Xiaomi and many other Chinese brands will deliver in the USA, eventually they will. Apple has to rethink their strategies. Because they aren't the cheap knockoffs anymore and do deliver bang for the buck. See how Apple fares in china to believe.
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Apple Expected to Announce New Products as Soon as Next Week, Supply Chain Sources Say
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It might have been inevitable, it might be due to Jobs passing, but whatever it is, it is true. There are some things they just don't seem to get lately. There are a lot, but the few very obvious ones that I don't think Jobs would have been ok with quite certainly:
- Removing headphone jack on phone. Steve was a a major audiophile and definitely feel like this would have been shot down quickly.
- Touchbar. I don't think Jobs would have been crazy about it. Or at least we would have the option to have with or without it. Still find it odd that there is a 13" with or without, and with the 15" you are forced to have it. They should offer a 15" without Touchbar.
- MacBook. A single USB C port is a bit odd. You can't charge the computer and plug in an accessory. Jobs would have demanded at least two USB C ports. This is the same **** thing they did on the phone, removing the headphone jack, it is just one step too far toward minimalism. I am definitely a minimalist, but it is just to the point of actually not making sense.
- Finally, I understand that the move to USB C starts to make Magsafe not make sense due to the I/O capability, but they should at least offer an OE apple magsafe adapter for USB C, for those that want to keep it and use it as a charge port only. The line just feels fragmented now. I guess we will see how it goes.
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As our tech at work unpacked new PC workstations the other day I joked about Apple releasing an iPad 'Pro' with an emoji-only accessory keyboard. Bittersweet chuckles went around the room.
I don't expect much on the 'high end' from Apple anymore, so I probably won't be disappointed.
I don't expect much on the 'high end' from Apple anymore, so I probably won't be disappointed.
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iPad sales need a shot in the arm. I really hope that Apple has something big up it's sleeve to get all those iPad3, iPad4 and iPad Air customers to upgrade.
If Apple goes to a 2 year cycle release, it will always trail the competition.
At first I thought Cook would be a good CEO for Apple. Fast forward today, I admit it was my mistake. Although he does good things, the soul of Apple has gone.
Apple was a synonym for delivering the best experience an user could get in using modern computers. It was an innovative company by using the latest tech available together with the best operating system one could have.
Today it's a me too company driven by profits. Selling outdated hardware for prices as if it was new. Form over function, profits over good experience.
It's a shame how things go and if this will ever change, it will take a long time and good efforts on Apple's part to repair the trust to its loyal users to ever invest in their products ever again. No pipeline, words are going to change that.
It's even a bigger shame knowing that they've an obscene amount of money on the bank and could have easily pleased their customers by putting minimal efforts in their existing lines. Instead they focus on profits and that's making it a shame and should waken even the biggest Apple fan I once was.
My guess is that the new 10.5" iPad is the test for a new screen technology without the Touch-ID home button.
It is safer for Apple to test in on the iPad with lower sales, than to roll out milions of iPhone "Pro" 8 with problems.
I would assume the iPad 10 will be expensive and features a higher DPI and the same specs as the 12.9" model
It is safer for Apple to test in on the iPad with lower sales, than to roll out milions of iPhone "Pro" 8 with problems.
I would assume the iPad 10 will be expensive and features a higher DPI and the same specs as the 12.9" model
You might be able to order by the internet, but the problem still lies with what carrier will even support Xiaomi in the U.S. Unless I stand corrected, they can't ship their phones to the U.S. And their devices are not supported by U.S. Carriers.
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For the things an iPad does there are lots of cheaper alternatives (tablets and chromebooks). If Apple wants to turn this downward ing trend. It has two options:
A. Make the iPad more competitive priced.
B. Make the iPad better compared to their competitors. Outstanding hardware and software better than competitors with the pencil included.
As A and B aren't going to happen and the updates are incremental again, expect further decline.
Whoever at Apple said that iPads are the future of computing again?
That's good news for Apple. Here in the Netherlands Huawei and other Chinese brands are flooding the market. Huawei has risen to number one in a matter of 2 years and better selling as Samsung. If you think they're cheap build, think again. If Apple won't deliver a breathtaking iPhone 8, I'll hold my breath for Apple's future over here. I hope I'm wrong, but I see the same writings on the wall as in the early '90's with the exception the money they're sitting on.
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It should be oled if what you're thinking is true. More expensive isn't an assumption I guess although it would be amazing, magical, thrilling if I'm wrong on that
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And here another example of a customer alienated by Apple. It makes me feel angry and sad. Don't get me wrong... I totally understand you. Too bad Cook isn't able to tackle the problems... The company Apple was so much more, and with all the money on the bank it could have be doing so much more
For the record, you were talking about Xiaomi, not Huwaei. And I never stated "If you think they're cheap build, think again." You stated that, I never commented on the build quality. It's obvious you have dislikes for Apple, so be it. But that doesn't make a difference between the two phones, because they are available in different countries. You can speculate as much as you like, but until or if Xiaomi makes it in the U.S., then it really doesn't make a difference in terms of what's supported, because Xiaomi doesn't exist here. I'm speaking for the U.S., not for any other Country.
You're right you haven't mentioned cheap builds. I told it because most I've defended that so many times in the past because lots assume they are. I understand you think I dislike Apple and their products and as of now that is half the truth. I always admired Apple products and I'm a long time Apple user myself. Until 2 years ago when I saw price increases, lag in hardware refreshes, software mess and fashionable things happening at Apple. I don't like the route (is there a clear route?) they're going and it's hard to escape because I've invested heavily in Apple hardware. Don't take it personally, I'm just a frustrated soon to be ex fan.
I can understand that Apple is taking a different path than what they were under jobs era. And some of the more loyal fans are disappointed in the recent hardware updates with iMac and MacBook Pro. There have definitely been some differences over the years, and they have lost some other loyalist, so I can understand where you're coming from. I see both sides of the discussion. And I can appreciate that.
It's always good to see two sides of the story and if someone doesn't to remind them. As I've relied heavily on Apple products in the past to get my work done, I hope you'll understand my disappointment in Apple not satisfying my needs. They should have been more transparent to their customers and give them the opportunity for an exit path. Instead they keep promising and the pipelines... that's what's making me angry and sad. Yes, I can jump ship and 2017 will be the year. But I would rather see them building a path to the future again. Can't see it though
I have a neighbor who just got an iMac, his first Mac. He couldn't wait anymore. I told him about thunderbolt, USB-C, but he said he couldn't wait. That's what happens when Tim and company leave a lot of people hanging for so long.
Anyway, it looks like if the iPad mini 4 gets a replacement, it will be a minor update. Maybe something bigger is coming next year...or maybe it will just be discontinued.
And here another example of a customer alienated by Apple. It makes me feel angry and sad. Don't get me wrong... I totally understand you. Too bad Cook isn't able to tackle the problems... The company Apple was so much more, and with all the money on the bank it could have be doing so much more
At work we had a number of budget meetings that focused on our technology purchases and it was decided we couldn't stay with Apple because it was clear Apple wasn't innovating in the high-end computer market and were functionally abandoning loyal 'pro' customers. The result is Apple is also losing our business for office desktops, laptops, and smartphones. Probably close to 90k over the course of 2017.
The only upside for me is I grabbed a couple of cMPs to take home.
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I really hope Tim Cook is knowing what he's doing. Such a waste. Good for you to have the nMP though. It would still be better if you were a happy customer and get the nMP for other reasons freeAt work we had a number of budget meetings that focused on our technology purchases and it was decided we couldn't stay with Apple because Apple has made it clear they are not innovating in the high-end computer market and were functionally abandoning loyal 'pro' customers. They result is Apple is also losing our business for office desktops, laptops, and smartphones. Probably close to 90k over the course of 2017.
The only upside for me is I grabbed a couple of nMP took take home.
Well said. It wouldn't take too much effort to make things better, but it looks like the addiction to profits will continue to blind Tim and company from what would be best for Apple's long-term interests/health. Paying premium prices for outdated hardware with occasional dubious quality is something that will erode over time the relationship between Apple and its customers.
How about a mac pro that doesn't have graphics card issues!
More like someone at Apple is smoking something in their 'pipeline'. By the way, I like your username, the N64 was one of my favorite consoles.
I suspect a bigger than expected update, if only because I have 300+ 9.7 inch Pros on the way as replacements for leased Air 2s. I don't anticipate us changing platforms anytime soon.
Apple is expected to announce new products later this month, most likely between Monday, March 20 and Friday, March 24, according to reputable supply chain analysts we spoke to who wish to remain anonymous. The analysts said the information is from its own sources and not based on other reports.
The research firm did not disclose which products it expects Apple to announce, but rumors have widely suggested at least a trio of new iPad Pro models will be unveiled as early as this month, including an all-new 10.5-inch model with slimmer bezels and updated 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch versions.
The sources expecting an iPad refresh include, among others, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Barclays analyst Blayne Curtis, and Japanese blog Mac Otakara. The last of the three expects a new 7.9-inch model that would supplant the iPad mini 4, but other reports deny or fail to mention that particular claim.
Last month, Mac Otakara said Apple will host a March event where it will debut its new iPad Pro lineup, a larger iPhone SE model with 128GB storage, and new Apple Watch bands. The report also claimed Apple will add a red color option for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, which could be part of (PRODUCT)RED.
Apple has yet to invite the media to an event this month, however, and those invites would be on shorter notice than usual if it is indeed planning to announce new products this way as early as next week.
In each of the past two years, Apple invited the media to its March event roughly 11-12 days beforehand, including February 26 invites for a March 9 event in 2015 and March 10 invites for a March 21 event last year.
There are three plausible scenarios if new products are in the cards: Apple is planning a March event, and invites will go out soon; Apple is planning a Spring event, but not this month; or Apple will share its announcements through a press release as it did when it dropped the price of the fourth-generation iPad to $399 in March 2014.
A few reports have suggested the 10.5-inch iPad Pro could face shipping delays, so perhaps Apple will delay announcing it entirely.
Apple has hosted March events four times in the past six years. In 2011 and 2012, it introduced new iPad models at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. In 2015, it revealed Apple Watch pricing and release date information. Last year, Apple debuted the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and iPhone SE at its Town Hall.
One rumor suggested Apple could be planning an event on April 4, but this date was based on Personal Pickup for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which is generally not a reliable indicator of an event. The in-store pickup date for 12.9-inch iPad Pro models is a rolling target, as evidenced by the April 10 date now shown.
The all-new 10.5-inch iPad Pro is expected to have slimmer bezels, and possibly no Home button, allowing it to have the same overall footprint as the 9.7-inch iPad Pro. This design could foreshadow the rumored 5.8-inch iPhone. The tablet is also rumored to have a higher-resolution display and quad microphones.
The updated 12.9-inch iPad Pro is said to feature a 12-megapixel rear camera and True Tone display like the current 9.7-inch model, using advanced four-channel ambient light sensors to automatically adapt the color and intensity of the display to match the light in the surrounding environment.
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