They wont, these things are very popular in conference rooms and schools where the buildings have massive wired networks
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They wont, these things are very popular in conference rooms and schools where the buildings have massive wired networks
Probably give it a screen that shows the time/date, or haptic feedback, or new colors. Or be able to set an alarm/timer without siri, via the clock app or from the watch
Does it need a new design considering it's hidden for the majority of folks? I think it's fine they have that on lock. But I doubt a 14 chip is in it unless AI isn't a part of the plan for it
I have a had HomePod and am open minded to get a 4K one because I have a 4K tv now. (Also for 3d audio wich seems a weird software lock…)
There is absolutely no way I will get new HomePods mini. These things underutilized so much due to Siri being horrible there is no way I pay full price again to essentially hope that it’s a patch that fixes what was promised before. These suckers need to be network hardware upgraded by something like a Apple TV or that new command center thing.
There is absolutely no way I will get new HomePods mini. These things underutilized so much due to Siri being horrible there is no way I pay full price again to essentially hope that it’s a patch that fixes what was promised before. These suckers need to be network hardware upgraded by something like a Apple TV or that new command center thing.
When Apple talks about gamers, they are referring to casual ones, not the hardcore ones building PC gaming rigs. Think the Wii as a good analogy of the market they want to reach. Sure they do an occasional flagship game like Resident Evil etc but the goal is casual gaming.
I don't think that hits the mark, gamers to Apple are the people playing premium casino gacha games and spending money on micro transactions. That's gamers as far as Apple is concerned. The Wii had stuff like Mario Galaxy, Pikmin and Twilight Princess which are much deeper than anything Apple has on offer, RE not withstanding. Casino games for children are predatory but move the services needle which is why Apple takes such a passive stance. Money printer go brrrrrr basically. It's the antithesis of a deep single-player experience which I'd argue Apple doesn't care about based on decades of prior evidence.
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I think you’re right. Kinda like how they killed the app for older ATV’s, but my 2015 4K Fire stick still works?! Makes no sense at all.
They will most likely do a repeat of two models. Cheaper model with less storage and no Ethernet Port or Higher end model with more Storage and Ethernet. Unless they come to the conclusion that the Wi-Fi chip eliminates the Ethernet Port for good and it's up to the individual to get a better router.
Any Apple TV used in schools or offices is like there solely for airplay mirroring, which doesn't need internet connection of any sort. The absence of an ethernet port won't affect its functionality one bit.
I can see one of 2 things happening.
1. They throw in an A18 and 8 GB and promote it as supporting Apple Intelligence (whatever that means on an Apple TV… )
2. This is an opportunity to lower the production cost a little more. Throw in an A16 and an in house made wifi and Bluetooth chip and call it a day
Silly move. If Apple were semi serious about home audio they’d work on a larger HomePod XL before a new Mini. They need something on par with the Sonos Era 300 or Sonos Five. And considering the many disgruntled Sonos customers right now, this is yet another missed opportunity.
To be fair, criminal's hundreds of miles away sitting unlocking a front door they have no physical access to does sound like a real concern, good point.
I wish Apple would refine the shape of the HomePod into a soundbar. To fit a pair of standard HomePods, you need at least two more feet of space. I would buy an Apple soundbar without hesitation. For now, my pair of minis works fine, but I’ve been considering getting a Sonos instead.
Sounds like you may not understand how it all works, and that’s ok, because you’re right and the privacy concern is real. And, yes, most consumer ‘smarthome’ products are exactly what you describe.
But with zigbee and wave (among other) completely offline technologies, none of what you’re saying applies to a well implemented always offline solution, of which, there are a few.
Little known fact, HomeKit can work in a LAN only mode as well. Devices with a HomeKit certification must support operating while offline.
Are you… trying to say your dogs would severely injure/kill anyone they don’t know? Even an invited guest that they simply haven’t yet met? God damn, man.
Also, you are setting yourself up for civil/criminal liability by telling everybody that you know your dogs are dangerous. It’s like those “Beware of Dog” signs people put up around their yards. Those signs don’t limit your liability. Those signs make it far easier to prove your liability/guilt.
Also, also: What is it about the internet and people snitching on themselves unprompted?
Without physical access, is it anything more than playing a dumb prank?
Sure, I wouldn't want anyone unlocking my front door from afar. But it almost certainly would be of no significance whatsoever. Unless they have physical access either directly or through someone acting on their instructions/information, or someone passing by happens to notice or try the handle.
just received a new one to my son (orange). He Can't wait for the next Christmas 🤭
The question is not can, but why.
Wireless protocols aren't easy, and there's so little value in coming up with another wireless protocol.
I set all alarms from the phone/home app. My kids have different wake up times since they are in different schools. But from the watch would be a good idea too. I can see the use of a screen, I wouldn’t use it since I wear my watch to bed, but I can see others wanting that. Haptic feedback for what? Notice I’m not killing all your ideas, but I can’t figure out the feedback one.
I have long wondered why people are willing to throw down $60 for a Switch game title, yet feel $10 is too much for a quality gaming experience on iOS. I can only assume that the App Store has somehow conditioned users to not want to pay for games. That and defaults matter. Every switch comes with physical game controls, so a developer can easily design a game with that in mind. I am guessing only a minority of iOS users actually own a game controller, much less bother to use one with it. So the games which are popular are those which are optimised for a touchscreen experience, including candy crush, card-based games like shadow era and slay the spire, and board games such as waterdeep and Warhammer.
The Apple TV's small market share means that nobody is going to bother releasing a game exclusively for it. I think Apple tried to indirectly prop it up via Apple Arcade, and there were neat titles that are nice to play on the big screen with a PS5 game controller (like World of Demons, which is no longer available; another downside of a streaming model).
At the end of the day though, AAA gaming makes up such a small portion of the market (revenue-wise) that Apple probably feels that it's no real loss even if they don't make any headway into it. I have a Switch which I rarely touch these days (dusted it off to try out the remastered Soul Reaver series for a bit of nostalgia). Kinda like how Microsoft never seemed to take their Surface line seriously, because it's not really a major money maker.
Rather than chastise Apple for not courting this market seriously enough, perhaps this is one of those situations where the best play is to simply not play? Focus on what games work best on the iPhone and iPad, and simply assume your customers have a gaming rig or console for the other titles that don't work well on iOS.