The good news is that the new products won't be the focus of the next keynote.
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Recap: Everything Apple Announced Today in Under 3 Minutes
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The good news is that the new products won't be the focus of the next keynote.
Yeah, announcing a scheduled downtime for their online store is such an outrageous way of building up hype.
It had to be a low profile iPad release, because Mr. Schiller would have nothing to say about it, certainly can't repeat the same line "it's the thinnest iPad ever, it's really thin", as with every prior iPad release. Good not to have to hear that line again.
Plenty of room in it for the the Jack. And cheap (especially compared to its four to five year useful life) so users are not expected to be able to afford AirPods.
Because you can't get a million different straps for a fraction of the cost elsewhere...
Nah, this is just the low hanging fruit for Apple. This iPad is for kids, schools, and workplaces as a mobile screen. Both iPad Pros will get updated in the next few months. They want good products that will be bought with Pencil and the Keyboard.
I can't say that I'm disappointed because I'm not in the market for any new Apple products but as a fan of Apple, I will say I'm underwhelmed.
I think if they're going to go through the effort of shutting down the app store, then it should be a major release, otherwise, a minor update as it is, should be just rolled out without too much fanfare.
I think if they're going to go through the effort of shutting down the app store, then it should be a major release, otherwise, a minor update as it is, should be just rolled out without too much fanfare.
Funny to see the garbage MacRumors has become. Nothing but complaints ever. Why bother if all you're going to do is complain? "What's your hobby? I spend hours complaining about stuff on internet forums because it's a great use of my time."
Sitting here perfectly happy with my new MacBook Pro and iPhone 7 Plus.
Sitting here perfectly happy with my new MacBook Pro and iPhone 7 Plus.
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Apple releases new iPad with a bunch of new features (True Tone, wide gamut, Pencil support, four speakers, Smart Connector, updated camera) at a higher price: Apple only cares about Dollars.
Apple releases new iPad that is cheaper than any other iPad at that size: Apple only cares about Dollars.[/QUOTE]
Umm, no. I needed/bought a Pro last year. The Pro was a natural progression from the Air2. But just given a new name to justify the hefty price increase.
The 'new' iPad has a shell and guts from years previous to that. It's a regression. And we should be thankful?
Apple releases new iPad with a bunch of new features (True Tone, wide gamut, Pencil support, four speakers, Smart Connector, updated camera) at a higher price: Apple only cares about Dollars.
Apple releases new iPad that is cheaper than any other iPad at that size: Apple only cares about Dollars.[/QUOTE]
Umm, no. I needed/bought a Pro last year. The Pro was a natural progression from the Air2. But just given a new name to justify the hefty price increase.
The 'new' iPad has a shell and guts from years previous to that. It's a regression. And we should be thankful?
Man, that design is now 5/6 years old. They should add a bike to run around the bezels.
Get a life. There is more innovation in Monkeytown, Ohio.
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So Apple shouldn't do any further watch band updates simply because cheap bands can be purchased elsewhere? Wow.
Apple has several constituents. Consumers, investors, employees, vendors, etc. If they serve consumers to their satisfaction, which they measurably do by both sales volume and satisfaction surveys, and investors which they measurably do by being one of the biggest market cap and most profitable companies in the world, then they can be said to be succeeding by observable measures.
They can do what they like, but if you're getting excited by overpriced same sames, then wow. Just wow...
I totally agree with the general "Where are the Macs?" feeling. However, Apple releasing new watch bands are not what's stopping it from releasing a new Mac Pro, for example.
In my mind, this kind of release shows Apple doesn't think these small updates are event worthy - exactly what we've all been saying on this forum for years.
Also, let's not forget an iMac might have been nearly ready alongside the MacBook Pro, but Apple has been in a similar situation before, and Tim Cook said he had made the wrong decision: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Tim-Cook-Regrets-Shipping-2012-iMac-Early-347920.shtml
The iMac is in need of an update, however, so will hopefully be announced soon (at an early April event?)
Many of us underestimate the brilliance in naming conventions.The most prolific period of innovation at Apple.
Just to name the iPad the iPad. So incredibly great...
How far did 5500 marketeers come to find such simple name for a simple thing, in a single phrase.
Just courageous. See the relief: A sign of victory.
A serious step for mankind, that only Apple can do.
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Title reminds me of CinemaSins on youtube, except it whould be more appropriately named:
"Every Wrong With What Apple Announced Today In Under 3 Minutes"
Sins given for:
- Watchband
- No mac updates (like usual)
- Stupid "iPad" name, is it going to be "New iPad" next year?
- Making a last gen product more expensive because it has more storage, so indirectly - lower price point for iPad
- Discontinuing Mini 2 (just because)
- Clips
Sins removed for:
- Swift, I guess...
Why is there outrage on literally unannounced upgrades? lol.
Wait until the April keynote to unleash your FURY!!!
Wait until the April keynote to unleash your FURY!!!
Yup, and it still won't have a phone jack, probably won't have USB C to connect to the MBP, and will cost over $1000. Rather than the overused word "Pro" they should just call it the "iPhone $$$". Apple products are becoming more status symbol than anything else. We'll know for sure in September ...
I like how the new MacBook Pro just came out and it's still listed as "Neutral" by Mac Rumours instead of "Buy"
This site wouldn't be worth visiting if all you read were gushy goo-goo-gah-gah's from Apple cheerleaders. If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it likely isn't a golden eagle.
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I think PC makers are making large strides in catching up to, and in some cases passing up, Apple Macs. The only lag is in coming up with system software appealing to Mac users who prefer OSX / MacOS.
... while the magic of personal computing is ebbing with Grandma right up in there with her iPhone .... the iPad just doesn't have the lift of the iPhone in under 6" of glass and so the iPhone will do in most cases because it's already in your pocket ... when anything serious occurs it's on the laptop in the dock station at work which is also helping people forget the stationary desktop ... so what else can they tout .. "mobility and lifestyle" to the point of being blindsided to the needs of the programmer, media - home automation enthusiasts, music professionals and graphic artist.
The pricing of the iPad Mini is ridiculous, not everyone wants or needs 128GB. It is now higher then iPad with 32G. I really have to scratch my head here what Apple might be thinking..