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Kuo: USB-C on 2018 iPad Pro, Touch ID on 2018 MacBook, EKG and Ceramic Backs on All Apple Watch Series 4 Models, More
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They also all charge wirelessly, which we're about to see. Mac and iPad Pro would share the same power connector, and we don't know for sure what the new wireless AirPod charger will use. Beats uses microusb on all but one or two models. It's already a mixed mess and iPad would fit right in. This isn't to say I think it's going to happen but I wouldn't completely count it out because it does make sense. Especially if all new accessories are announced.
Also do not discount the iPad Pro potentially having two ports.
With the rumored naming conventions, I wouldnt be shocked with all these crazy changes. They probably have a 5 year plan.
You run the chance of Ive getting overworked by your suggestions.
(he’s still gazing at doorknobs in the ApplePark)
"In addition to Face ID support, we expect the new iPad Pro models' main upgrade to include replacing Lightning with a USB-C interface"
nice to know but why 2 days before the event, we still don't know if face id will work in landscape mode with these new Ipads
nice to know but why 2 days before the event, we still don't know if face id will work in landscape mode with these new Ipads
All true, DoctorTech.
But you miss an important difference [to Apple].
Whereas Lightning cables are all active and include chips at both ends (negotiation, auto-configuration, transcoding, ...), the USB cable, does not, whereby some USB cables function either as pass-thru (passive), or reshapers (active).
To Apple, this distinction on iPhones allows them to relocate technology outside the casing, where it has the most impact on internal component counts.
That may explain the difference.
So, if I understand this....not sure that I do, the new low cost MacBook will not be a 13in refreshed MacBook Air. Instead, as some have suspected all along, the "new" low priced MacBook will simply be a lower price lower spec 12in rMB with 128GB storage sold at $1,000. Perhaps, it won't have touch ID, and the more expensive rMB will be an up-sell product with up to date specs, 256GB storage and touch ID. In other words, Apple will basically give the current rMB a spec bump plus touch ID and continue to sell it for $1299. The line-up would then be consistent with the iPad:
iPad and iPad Pro
MacBook and MacBook Pro
The consumer for an entry level everyday laptop (~$1,000 or less) would then face an interesting choice: They could buy the lower spec rMB without touch ID, or they could buy an iPad Pro with (reportedly) Face ID, New "bezeless" design, latest updated mobile processor, USB-C, etc.. This will probably continue to push more people toward Tablets, which seems to be Apples strategy. Let's face it, iPad and iOS is getting a lot more development and attention from Apple than their traditional computing platform. Some may disagree with this strategy, but Apple must see a trend here that they want to follow.
iPad and iPad Pro
MacBook and MacBook Pro
The consumer for an entry level everyday laptop (~$1,000 or less) would then face an interesting choice: They could buy the lower spec rMB without touch ID, or they could buy an iPad Pro with (reportedly) Face ID, New "bezeless" design, latest updated mobile processor, USB-C, etc.. This will probably continue to push more people toward Tablets, which seems to be Apples strategy. Let's face it, iPad and iOS is getting a lot more development and attention from Apple than their traditional computing platform. Some may disagree with this strategy, but Apple must see a trend here that they want to follow.
Landscape sure, but will FaceID work in portrait?"In addition to Face ID support, we expect the new iPad Pro models' main upgrade to include replacing Lightning with a USB-C interface"
nice to know but why 2 days before the event, we still don't know if face id will work in landscape mode with these new Ipads
I’m betting it’s USB-C on the end that connects to the new charger and Lightning on the other end. Probably one of those supply chain misunderstandings.
It looks recessed, though. Since the new side button is now static, I’m guessing they’d just use that.
If this comes to be, hopefully the USB-C connectors are more durable than lightning. Am I the only one for whom lightning connectors wear away, where black stripes appear at the copper contacts, either from dirt in the iPhone/iPad jack and/or from general wear & tear, rendering lightning cables to be unusable after just 4-5 months of regular use?
Totally agree about Lightning vs USB-C. It's annoying how Apple charges for MFi, but sooooo helpful when looking for a reliable cable. You know what you're getting when buying Lightning, vs the crapshoot of USB-C and the various standards/capabilities. I also like the appearance and stability of the Lightning connector way more than USB-C.
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Lightning is capable of faster charging but Apple doesn't want to support it, probably because of heat issues and battery life. There is currently no advantage that USB-C has over Lightning.
I don't understand why people are so gung-ho about USB-C.
USB-C is good Android devices compared to microUSB, but it's still annoying. It's quite big for a "new" port (actually bigger than micro USB), and its "female" end on the device still have a flat piece inside the jack. Like a "hermaphrodite" port. This is really annoying, especially on waterproof phones like Samsung. Trying to dry out the port becomes a chore.
As a connector, lightning is still superior. Not only it has smaller footprint than USB-C, there's no extra pieces inside the port on the device. Purely male to female connection.
The only problem people have is that Apple bundles lightning to USB-A cable for their iDevices, while most of their laptops have gone USB-C only. Apple just need to switch the USB-A adaptor and cable to USB-C adaptor and lightning to USB-C cable. That would solve the problem for many people.
USB-C is good Android devices compared to microUSB, but it's still annoying. It's quite big for a "new" port (actually bigger than micro USB), and its "female" end on the device still have a flat piece inside the jack. Like a "hermaphrodite" port. This is really annoying, especially on waterproof phones like Samsung. Trying to dry out the port becomes a chore.
As a connector, lightning is still superior. Not only it has smaller footprint than USB-C, there's no extra pieces inside the port on the device. Purely male to female connection.
The only problem people have is that Apple bundles lightning to USB-A cable for their iDevices, while most of their laptops have gone USB-C only. Apple just need to switch the USB-A adaptor and cable to USB-C adaptor and lightning to USB-C cable. That would solve the problem for many people.
I was going to say.. I would love to keep my series 1 on my bedside charger during the day and switch it out at night to get night time sleep monitoring... but if the Series 4 has sleep tracking and two day battery life, well, no need to have two watches!