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U2 Said to Play 'Significant Part' in Tomorrow's Apple Event
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They have had some of the highest grossing tours of the last decade including thee highest grossing tour ever just 2 years ago. I would say they are very relevant. Biggest band in the world co-promoting one of the largest brands.
Doesn't take a genius to figure out why that works.
"Doomed", no of course not. But when you need U2 to promote your keynote event, you've lost your cool factor. It just comes off as cheesy and lame. If true, Apple's trying way too hard.
While I am a fan of U2, I still don't want them taking up significant time at this event. With new iPhones, a whole new product category in iWatch, and lots of software including payments, HomeKit, HealthKit, etc., I feel like there is already too much there to do justice in a few hours. Hence, U2, great as they are, will feel like a distraction and an unnecessary crutch. People don't watch these events for the musical guests (who are never even announced before the event), they watch for the Apple products and the focus needs to remain firmly planted on them.
Still crossing my fingers for a "one more thing" ~$200-$250 "pro" Apple TV with App Store and gaming controller, but I know it's a fantasy. The Metal demo that Epic gave at WWDC shows that an iPad Air with an A7 is already capable of stunning realtime graphics. Imagine what an A8 could do, in a less thermally-constrained environment, running on your lower-resolution tv (about 35% fewer pixels even at 1080p, about 70% fewer pixels at 720p).
Still crossing my fingers for a "one more thing" ~$200-$250 "pro" Apple TV with App Store and gaming controller, but I know it's a fantasy. The Metal demo that Epic gave at WWDC shows that an iPad Air with an A7 is already capable of stunning realtime graphics. Imagine what an A8 could do, in a less thermally-constrained environment, running on your lower-resolution tv (about 35% fewer pixels even at 1080p, about 70% fewer pixels at 720p).
I am surprised at the complaining. Seems like a pretty damn awesome tribute to Steve; the whole thing. A huge venue that hasn't been presented at by them in 30 years, and a band that were great friends of his, possibly bundled with Product Red - which does great things. I can tell the 12 year old minds that want to bash but the symbolism is really quite sweet if you think about it. Hope they knock it out of the park tomorrow.
Maybe there will only be *one* "iWatch," and the lucky person who pays $10 million for it will also get a U2 concert at their venue of choice. For just 100 of their closest friends. And, of course, all the money would go to the RED charity.
/s
I had thought that the mystery building that Apple is constructing outside Flint Center in Cupertino would be either 1. a mocked-up house for demoing HomeKit-connected devices, or 2. a simulated fitness club so media types can check their pulses etc. while wearing the "iWatch," or 3. a mini-CVS or Starbucks where media type could use iPhone "6" and "iWatch" to (pretend to) purchase items securely.
But now I'm thinking it will be a U2 concert venue. I wonder if they got the appropriate permits from Cupertino City Hall...
Either way it's going to be hilarious explaining to the youngsters who these old farts are or why they are relevant still.
"Um, it's U2 aaaaaand , I don't have an answer to the second question"
Autocorrect corrected my billion into billion.
(That might have been a mistake on my part, but I know what I'm talking about)
Moral of the story: they have lots and lots of money.
EDIT: multibillion was corrected to multimillion, let's all be happy now.
All we care about is the products themselves. Not the silly symbolism and historical stuff. Whatever.
Guys... guys... guys......
Let's not blow it all outa proportion, huh? It's an Apple event with a U2 appearance, not a U2 concert with an Apple appearance.
Calm yourselves down... just regain perspective, huh?
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You, Sir, are the definition of the model ignoramus consumer.
Let's not blow it all outa proportion, huh? It's an Apple event with a U2 appearance, not a U2 concert with an Apple appearance.
Calm yourselves down... just regain perspective, huh?
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You, Sir, are the definition of the model ignoramus consumer.
Look at the 5th paragraph people! It says that all rumors of the 6 coming preloaded with the newest U2 album are FALSE 
Ah in that case, Sony launched their Hi-Res portable audio players back in October last year:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/10/0...-android-powered-walkmans-nw-zx1-and-nw-f880/
I don't care, just wanted to point the facts out to you as you said Apple would 'steal their thunder', and all of the new Z3 models announced at IFA play Hi-Res audio too.
Man, a lot of haters on here. Ah, they commonly have an artist on here and I think it's a good way to end these events, for a few reasons. A lot of Apple's success recently started with the iPod, music, etc. Also, with Beats, now, sure, they are going to still focus on music and have artists on. At least U2 get's up there and puts on a bit of a show. I am more excited about the other stuff, but I'm expecting to be disappointed some.
This is really quite simple. Just launch the phones and watch the same way they've always done, minus all the extra unnecessary and lame shenanigans.
Unfortunately, there's no better choice of band to prove Apple are uncool, middle-aged white men than U-bloody-2. Seriously, has no-one at Apple got anybody taste? Good on Jony for using Lemaitre, at least.
As I've said before, this doesn't make any sense. Why build a stage when Flint Center itself (where all the people will already be watching the keynote 100 feet away) is already a large stage and theater with good infrastructure and acoustics to support music (even U2)?
I like your other ideas though, I could see the building being all 3 of those (supposedly it is a 3-story building).
I just find it annoying when people "hate" something because they're supposed to. If you like or don't like U2, whatever. But the hatred hyperbole is puerile and thoughtless. I personally don't waste a lot of my energy hating things. Hate is a very active word. I simply disregard. I mean, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones are way before my time but I wouldn't rant about them being horrible. I'm not a big fan of either (or U2 for that matter... I own War and Joshua and that's it)... but they're not horrible. Kenny G is horrible. Russian circus clown music is horrible. U2 is just U2. Like 'em or not they're one of the biggest bands of all time. That said, it would be nice to see Apple do more work with current artists.
I'm not really familiar with their music. I'm from the Beatles, Doors, Rolling Stones generation.
Yeah, of course. Just because U2 is awful and I don't want to see them associated with tomorrow's keynote? Good one.
