The spacer is there in US models to fill the SIM slot. In international models, it's occupied by the SIM slot and its associated hardware.
I don't see the problem with it.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Apple's Product Design Team Reportedly Focused More on Costs in Recent Years
- Thread starter MacRumors
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
I don't see the problem with it.
I would argue that Apple's Product Teams (or Apple as a whole) hasn't come up with anything in 10+ years. For 10+ years it's been iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The iPods have been gone for quite some time. Apple/Tim has been producing the same 3 items for over a decade and I am still amazed at how many people believe Apple is innovative the last 3+ years. The iPhone and iPad have been a commodity for quite some time. The Macs have their "stellar" years of 8% personal computer market share.
Apple is just so boring these days. It's like buying a hammer.
Yeah, but the cost wouldn't be reduced for the people, but rather for Apple. The cost for consumers will be raised further on.
I've had a few MacBooks over the years, and I'm looking forward to getting one of the new ones. Personally I think they look great, and from the time I've spent with them at work, they're solid machines in build and performance.
To me, the most impressive products to come out of the last several years are the 24" iMac and the new MacBook Pros (and the Mac Pro). Nearly everything else has either been a re-used design or otherwise underwhelming. The colorful 24" iMac gave me hope we'd see more products like it, but it's alone among the Macs.
Put a bean counter in charge of a public company and what do you expect? Catering towards maximum returns for Wallstreet....
Yes. The hilarious irony is that the shareholders will LOSE VALUE because of it.
Customers made Apple a multi-trillion-dollar company because Jobs made Apple a design and perfectionism company, NOT a cost-cutting company.
They are truly unintelligent humans who can’t understand what made Apple what it was.
Apple's feeling like the Chicago Bulls after Jordan retired.
Jokes aside, I feel for the design team that are trying to draft off what Ive established. It's like trying to follow Steve - no matter how amazing you might be, it's impossible to rise to that level because it was so freakishly rare in general. It's not fun to be on the team after the mega-star retires. The internet is a cruel, heartless, cesspool that preys on these moments. I do feel Appel will, in time, find its footing again, in that regard. But if history is any indication, it will likely be bumpier between now and then. Good luck!
Jokes aside, I feel for the design team that are trying to draft off what Ive established. It's like trying to follow Steve - no matter how amazing you might be, it's impossible to rise to that level because it was so freakishly rare in general. It's not fun to be on the team after the mega-star retires. The internet is a cruel, heartless, cesspool that preys on these moments. I do feel Appel will, in time, find its footing again, in that regard. But if history is any indication, it will likely be bumpier between now and then. Good luck!
Of course, that is normal for a high profile oriented company.
Didn't you remember the news a week ago?
Apple Freezes Hiring for More Job Roles to Cut Costs
Apple Freezes Hiring for More Job Roles to Cut Costs
Apple in October paused hiring for most jobs outside of research and development, according to a report from Bloomberg. Apple is aiming to cut costs,...
www.macrumors.com
The company wants to cut costs to the bone.
Apple users are incredibly intolerant of any issues related to "taking chances"; they say they want innovation, but what they actually want is the durability of a refined design. I can cite durability issues in literally every new Apple computer design; the 2014-era MBPs are some of Apple's most durable computers BECAUSE the design had been iterated to near perfection.
Why would you assume that? I owned a G3 iMac, a G4 iMac, and a G5 iMac. Also a 575 Performa, lol. The G5 all the way to the M1 has the same basic design. Screen with a chin, hinged on a basic angled aluminum stand. Yeah they messed with screen ratio, materials, and the guts. Big whoop.
You've forgotten about Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePods, and to an extent AirTags / Find My. These are all products that didn't exist before the iPad.
The Watch is certainly a very popular product. The AirPods are extremely popular, and their user experience is still unmatched by competitors. While the HomePod is a little more polarised on its use as a digital assistant like Alexa, its performance as a speaker is excellent, especially with a stereo pair. AirTags are another great new product that slot into the ecosystem, and the supporting Find My network has major potential.
cost down, customers would appreciate
design change, customers do not care. accessories maker might even be happy as well since as Apple haven't changed much with the physical design.
but features, defo.
design change, customers do not care. accessories maker might even be happy as well since as Apple haven't changed much with the physical design.
but features, defo.
That may be, however the result has caused an output of (somewhat) more useful devices than before. Nice bing back on a MacBook "pro" that actually has ports and is of a reasonable size / thickness that gives it reasonable durability.
They brought ports back when I was strongly considering jumping to windows for my main corporate computer, replacing my beloved 2015 Retina MacBook Pro that still had HDMI and other needed ports.
They brought ports back when I was strongly considering jumping to windows for my main corporate computer, replacing my beloved 2015 Retina MacBook Pro that still had HDMI and other needed ports.
Thats like saying that the 14/16" MBP looks just like a Powerbook 100 except for them messing with the proportions of the computer. The G4 iMac everyone loves, the arm had sagging issues related to the final larger screens; and those maxed out at 20". Can you imagine the flurry of hashtags if Apple did that now. Countless iMacs have iterated towards the current screen, chin, and stand design.
Last edited:
Ive didnt get stale - most of his teams’ work kept most of us buying for a long time. But hopefully some new talent with a fresh vision will rise to the surface, now hes left, in the same way his did. As long as theres someone at Apple to recognise it.
How's it fat, I think it's just right.
Well I don't want diamond encrusted iPhones
high quality materials makes their products worth the somewhat premium prices.I just bought an iPhone 14 plus for my daughter, sight unseen. I hope the build and quality don't disappoint.
I hope Apple can transition from Aluminium to Titanium across their premium product line with the exception of Apple TV and Mac desktop devices.
TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️
Suspended
I agree. My fingers are crossed for the iPhone 15. Hopefully, titanium makes its way to the frame of the iPhone. The stainless steel is getting boring. Of course, titanium or ceramic would be the ideal option
Not necessarily. Apple working to reduce repair costs on recent Apple products has resulted in more and less-expensive repair options for users as whole sections of the device no longer need to be replaced for even minor component failures.
And yet for how many years were people kvetching in these forums for thicker cases to allow larger batteries for longer battery life. Careful what you wish for?
If a company is publicly-held, it's priority is providing value to shareholders.
At least it was killed due to costs (specifically, repair costs).
Considering the other visionaries alive at the time of Steve's passing were running their own companies, an outside-hire was likely not an option. So having to go with an internal candidate, who inside Apple had Steve's vision? (Honest question, not a snarky snipe.)
Apple is not having a problem selling expensive devices to sell services, so...
TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️
Suspended
Congrats! It shouldn't. The battery life will be amazing thoWell I don't want diamond encrusted iPhones
I just bought an iPhone 14 plus for my daughter, sight unseen. I hope the build and quality don't disappoint.
That really is what made Apple's designs so good. Jobs had a way of honing in on the essence of what a product should be and how it should perform. Ive was able to turn those ideas into visually interesting technology, much of which reflected Jobs' mischievous sense of whimsy (like the desk lamp iMac). The most whimsy I've seen out of the company in the last decade or so has been multiple colors for their products.
Display technology has vastly improved since the 20 inch iMac G4, they could pull it off with a 24 inch display.