Support for USB devices has been extremely limited.
I think that the inclusion of USB 3.0 support on the iPad Pro is the 3rd sign of the Apocalyse... If I recall correctly, it is in 2nd Hesitations chapter 2.
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Apple May Include USB 3.0 Ports on Upcoming 12.9-Inch 'iPad Pro'
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I think that the inclusion of USB 3.0 support on the iPad Pro is the 3rd sign of the Apocalyse... If I recall correctly, it is in 2nd Hesitations chapter 2.
Car? Next to bed? nothing that would cause the fraying people have had. These forums are littered with it.
I ended up buying 3rd party cables that are much stronger than the Apple ones.
If anything, a USB 3.1 port with neat reversible plugs (Type C cable) would make more sense than a simple, older USB 3.0 port:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2890912/usb-31-flash-drives-dont-expect-them-anytime-soon.html
But I will have to see the USB port in a shipping iPad before I believe it.
This looks like a rumor gone wild - but if it's actually true, I bet it will be a USB 3.1 port, not 3.0
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2890912/usb-31-flash-drives-dont-expect-them-anytime-soon.html
But I will have to see the USB port in a shipping iPad before I believe it.
This looks like a rumor gone wild - but if it's actually true, I bet it will be a USB 3.1 port, not 3.0
BlueTooth and wifi is old tech, need to start using new tech like cords and cables. And give us a 3.5" floppy drive! Come on! Screw wireless charging. We don't need no wireless charging.
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http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Micro-Lightning-Adapter-Certified/dp/B00M4QANB4/
Problem solved.
Actually I LOVE, LOVE THIS THING!!! It has no cable to fray and I can use the many little dime a dozen USB cables I have laying around.
Also, the battery packs that come with an incorporated usb cable... Well this little gadget goes great with it!
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I would agree with this. IF (big if) Apple were to add USB, it would have to be 3.1. My question/thought though, would Apple really add a usb port and have the iPad Pro be just iOS? I feel like there would have to be some sort of OSX/iOS hybrid, or iOS 9 is going to get a serious revamp, although the latest speculation on iOS 9 was that it was supposed to have a focus on stability. I feel like this iPad Pro is going to have to do something different software wise to take advantage of its larger screen. But then again, people said the same thing about the iPad when it first came out, so who knows.
Personally, I know that I would be interested in the iPad Pro, but probably only if it had a nice keyboard/mouse interface so I could effectively type on it. I've used a wireless keyboard on it in the past but using my finger as a mouse was super annoying.
If usb2.0 is not bottleneck now, it will be on next model. Checking reported speeds from here https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1820173/, it might already be the bottleneck. Nevertheless Apple could choose faster flash and faster port. Making a single full backup from a iDevice is not that state-of-the-art what the price tag would hint.
Anyway Apple has some hard decisions to make with their favorite ports, that are not so popular in the industry. My guess is that when every other gadget on the planet has usb3.1typeC and all connects to each other for fast data transfer, Apple is still using usb2... Otherwise it would be hard to explain why use TB, when there is as fast connection next to it (usb3.1) with fraction of the price?
Also, that could be just a good thing for usability. Maybe Apple will bring wireless charging to iDevices faster (like still within this decade), when there's no reason to use cord for slow data transfer.
I'd like to have a headless mac for supporting 5k, so I could choose the size of display as needed. So, can I have it? Yes you can in 2016, but it will cost 5k! Mini will support it in maybe 2018? And what's used outside of macs then, well 8k... I bet there won't be any other new computer model released in 2016 that doesn't have dp1.3 or hdmi2.0 than the macs. Which are great for visual work... Somebody buy that new 50Mpx Canon to Tim Cook!
Apple has already loosened their policy. Check out the news about AirDisplay and DisplayDuet.
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Every cable? Exaggerate much?
Actually, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you meant every one of yours. If every one of your Apple cables has failed, you need to stop buying them and get more durable ones such as Amazon Basics or Monoprice.
Personally, I haven't had one fail yet, Apple or not. This includes even my retractable lightning cable which, due to its nature, gets a ton of wear and tear.
I could see a more robust connector for the purpose of allowing it to be used as an additional display to a computer. Why? Well, if it does get a stylus, some people may want to treat it like a Wacom Cintiq Companion Hybrid. That is, they'd like to use it as an iPad on the go, but use it as a display AND drawing surface with desktop-class software.
I don't think Apple would do that unless there were other reasons for a port like this, though, and I don't even know if USB 3.1 would make sense for this purpose.
The thing to remember is that the "Pro" moniker gives Apple leeway to add some features it wouldn't normally apply to their consumer products. In other words, if Apple isn't going to tailor it more specifically to photographers/videographers/editors/artists/enterprise uses, I'm don't know it would be pro and not something more focused no the size of the screen. There's no way the big feature is that it will be even better for media _consumption_ only. :/
I don't think Apple would do that unless there were other reasons for a port like this, though, and I don't even know if USB 3.1 would make sense for this purpose.
The thing to remember is that the "Pro" moniker gives Apple leeway to add some features it wouldn't normally apply to their consumer products. In other words, if Apple isn't going to tailor it more specifically to photographers/videographers/editors/artists/enterprise uses, I'm don't know it would be pro and not something more focused no the size of the screen. There's no way the big feature is that it will be even better for media _consumption_ only. :/
Just buy the 11" MBA. It's not much heavier than an iPad (1.08kg v 662g,
about the same as an iPad plus keyboard), and it has everything you ask for,
plus much better screen protection, connectivity etc. Having a physical keyboard
is much better for many real tasks. It's also small enough to be easily used on
public transport. Mine is my goto device for "real work" on the move.
To me, a 12-13" iSurface doesn't offer many advantages!
Its not a question of "release when it's ready" it's a question of making the investors the most money.
They could easily have sold the mba last year with the retina screen but that would make production cost higher and they cant really raise the price because of their product line.
So in order to keep production cost low and pleasing investors the consumer is paying the price.
Im starting to get tired of talks ending up with samsung vs. apple and im not part of that.. I will buy what ever I please.
Regarding the watch I have decided allready from what I have seen... Been wearing watch all my life and do not need to know more about apple watch than allready shown ... Im buying one and the batterylife does not scare me.
Regarding the roumor of 12" ipad this is macrumors.com is it not?
My freemium remark was because (not only ios app store) freemium is destroying the games as we know it (games now make more money than movies) the backbone of many new games and apps is the money making (not that it was not before) the entire storyline of many games are now designed within app purchase as skeleton. So sad. (Even playstation and xbox one added in app purchase)
Regarding the icons you must know that bigger screen on ios have meant more icon rows last many times?.. Im saying that the 12" ipad will fit more icons on screen but it is not enough (atleast for me) to buy a 12" ipad anymore.
If the ios app store was new and exciting maybe ...but now its getting old and the wow factor apps are far between each other....Decent games also.
"New" apps not "news" apps... I dont use news apps myself.
"Macpad" is just a word for a macbook pro or macbook air tablet.
Apart from the watch (so there is talk about) the drawings and design for mac book air retina was propably finished in 2013. ... Who says it's not ready?
Buying other tablets my own choice? Yes ofcourse it is but if i wanted a full apple os tablet i do not have a choice but to wait until apple makes one.. That means they have to milk the moneycow further on 1400x900 MBA and MBA retina first.. And maybe redesign the full apple OS or what ever.
What does having an ipad or not having to do with anything?
I too prefeer the look of the mac mini but no 4k 60hz is a major letdown.
Never limit yourself to one company? I do not...im all over
but To OCD me its like a puzzle I want finish and not finishing by putting puzzle pieces from other puzzles in to finish. (Mac mini server/htpc, a macbook pro tablet, an iphone and the watch) then i do not need anymore ....other than an android and windows device to play with on the side. Now I have to wait to finish that puzzle because no 4k on mac mini and 12" ipad (rumor) and retina MBA (rumor and maybe only 1400x900)... Its going way to slow compared to other OS (and dont give me "not ready" because not true)
Yes I get worked up on rumors (and maybe even get off on them also) that is why I read macRumors.com man!
Let me save you from typing wikipedia's URL or making a single google search:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB#USB_3.1
"The modes are configured using VDMs through the configuration channel. As of December 2014, Alt Mode implementations include DisplayPort 1.3 [34] and MHL 3.0;[33][35] other serial protocols like PCI Express and Base-T Ethernet are possible."
I can't see why stepping from proprietary connection to more advanced AND industry standard is a step backwards. From the point of view of the stock holder?
Yep, I'm only missing expandable memory (µSD slot), wireless charging, better water resistance, better protection when you drop it and more matte screen. It's also sad that Apple needs to hide simple numbers about battery health and the whole file system.
But no worries, Apple will offer all these, not when they can, but when they have to for not to miss popularity. Macs are pretty much not competing with anything, so Apple can take as many years as they want to, to introduce new things to all models (like retina or usb3, etc.).
But ipad is an interesting product class, since Apple is loosing their cut in tablets. Apple's success in operating systems and phones pretty much shows how bad their competitors are.
Tough call here. The idea of a USB on an iPad does sound intriguing but as someone else mentions, that'll require some changes to iOS and how it would handle such things. It doesn't seem very "Apple like" to do this though. It violates the walled garden system.
Also, as more features and stuff get added to this ipad pro, doesn't that end up making it more like an MBA then? I dunno. Let's see how this goes. I'm not sure they want it to be too much like a laptop if it's really intended to be a tablet.
Also, as more features and stuff get added to this ipad pro, doesn't that end up making it more like an MBA then? I dunno. Let's see how this goes. I'm not sure they want it to be too much like a laptop if it's really intended to be a tablet.
Well thank you
im no expert but profit % on airs are supposed to be almost dubble in some cases of the normal profit % at apple and air sell really well.The graphicscard could have run 1080p on 11" that is allmost retina? (Graphics specified to run max. 2500x...) And 13" could give more battery space to run something like that? All that tech was there in 2014 when dell, lenovo and others used it in their ultrabooks at same prices... Actually I belive asus allready made 1080p 11" ultrabooks same price as air in 2013
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- Expandable storage: Apple is probably never going to offer this. FTP, Cloud, whatever is so easy (I run my own little HP MicroServer so never worry about mobile storage). If you need SD - and yes there are users that do - then iPhone isn't for you.
- Wireless charging: agree, can't wait for true wireless charging. But as far as I know nobody has a decent mass market solution yet. Just the "charging mats". I hope when Apple release this we don't have to place devices in specific mats. Just anywhere within x metres of the source. We'll see.
- Water resistance: meh, I'll take it if it doesn't add bulk and silly flaps over ports. Annoying on the Sony Z series or S5. I've had iPhones for 7 years and so far no water damage. It's a nice feature but I'll wait for a good implementation.
- Better protection - always nice. But it's a £600 device. It's never going to be completely bullet proof. And with the thinness now cases don't hamper the experience like the early bulky version.
- matte screen - Not for me, I'll take the occasional reflections and glossy. What I would like is better in sun visibility, but that can be fixed without a matte screen.
- Battery numbers? What do they hide - first I've heard of this. But I don't really have any battery issues on the 6.
- File system: This is another unlikely addition - this is a design choice.
Nope, some of your dream list is never going to happen because to a good chunk of users they are no needed (e.g. file system).
You sound just like the guys who said Apple will add Flash on their mobile products. It wasn't added as it has no place on touch devices. Nothing to do with "missing popularity".
So Macs compete with nothing?
iPads do compete with something?
Interesting view of the tech world. Ha.
Well, adopting usb3.1typeC didn't take so long...
Although it'll have only 3.0 speed for now.
But the signal is clear; thunderbolt and lightning is going away.
Funny thing, that new adapter for getting hdmi out of typeC costs 10 bucks more than the whole
tv...
http://uk.businessinsider.com/iphone-storage-data-market-share-2014-12
If you haven't had to empty your iOS device every week when it's getting old, good for you. Maybe this is most effective way for Apple to get people to buy new device. Inserting µSD to iOS device would be as simple as inserting a sim card and every iphone user have managed to accomplish that.
And when you can't predict how much storage you'd need in 2 years to the future, you'll have to buy bigger storage you might not even need. Another way for Apple to get more profits.
Ipads are only product in Apple's main product lines that are loosing its market share. So I'd guess that Apple will focus on that in the future. Ipad's size also makes it much more easier to include more ports and card readers etc, than for example iphone. And iphone is selling so good, that Apple doesn't need to add new features quickly to it for a long time.
Although it'll have only 3.0 speed for now.
But the signal is clear; thunderbolt and lightning is going away.
Funny thing, that new adapter for getting hdmi out of typeC costs 10 bucks more than the whole
tv...There is a lot of demand for expanding iOS devices storage. That why there's a tons of different devices to handle this: cases with additional memory, sticks with different methods to connect, wireless portable storage and of course many cloud services. All these are just more complicated to use than if the iOS device itself had expandable storage. This might be even the single most hindrance in iOS using experience:
http://uk.businessinsider.com/iphone-storage-data-market-share-2014-12
If you haven't had to empty your iOS device every week when it's getting old, good for you. Maybe this is most effective way for Apple to get people to buy new device. Inserting µSD to iOS device would be as simple as inserting a sim card and every iphone user have managed to accomplish that.
And when you can't predict how much storage you'd need in 2 years to the future, you'll have to buy bigger storage you might not even need. Another way for Apple to get more profits.
Charging mats would be absolutely good enough. You'd just keep the device on the mat when you don't use it. No plugging cords ever.
Fixing visibility in sun would be a lot easier with real matte screen. Colors would look washed out, but the screen would still be more usable than now.
Ever checked your macbooks battery's health? You simply see how many cycles are used, the original capacity, current max capacity and present capacity. Precise numbers. I can't think any other reason for hiding this info, than trying to avoid customers that would complain their battery wearing down just after year or two.
If you want a computer with commercial grade software and not Windows, there's no other alternative in general than a mac. This is actually pretty amazing that there's no competitors using same idea than macs; *nix like OS with proprietary GUI on top of it with focus on usability to users with mediocre computer skills.
Ipads are only product in Apple's main product lines that are loosing its market share. So I'd guess that Apple will focus on that in the future. Ipad's size also makes it much more easier to include more ports and card readers etc, than for example iphone. And iphone is selling so good, that Apple doesn't need to add new features quickly to it for a long time.