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What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2017?
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Infinite improvement to Siri voice recognition and intelligence
Siri control of all apps, e.g play yabadabadoo on Spotify
Allow default apps for internet browser, mail etc.
Open up restrictions on App Store content, e.g virtual machines
More free iCloud
Amazon echo type of device
Infinite improvement to Siri voice recognition and intelligence
Siri control of all apps, e.g play yabadabadoo on Spotify
Allow default apps for internet browser, mail etc.
Open up restrictions on App Store content, e.g virtual machines
More free iCloud
Amazon echo type of device
"Though Neonode also markets a 13.3-inch and 14-inch AirBar for PCs, the company said that they’ll begin shipping in March along with the new MacBook Air edition". Macworld.com (article name "Thanks to Neonode's AirBar, the MacBook Air has a touchscreen—kind of")
You're making my point.
Remember when Apple was targeting the market with the iPod - you could plug it in to any computer and "it just works".
Now you cannot even plug your iPhone into a new Macbook pro without buying a different cable.. and the Macbook Pro is in the Apple EcoSystem on its own.
It's a complete joke.
I'd like a long term stable release of OSX that is supported for 3 or 5 years.
I'd pay good money for licensing of virtualized OS X. Many would. This as virtualization just expands may hurt them really. Windows and linux testing, need a few "boxes" setup. See the resources left, check the san...cool lots of "ram" lots of drive space...several terminals (client or server) up in under an hour. About as fast as build off template goes per vm really.
Mac OS lacks this. Hey boss I have this funky cool idea. Okay how can we test it? Well I need to kick some graphics artists off their rigs for oh...about 2-3 days off and on. Or we could, you now go buy 2-4 macs for this idea which may or may not work. Neither of these ideas would go over real well.
Issue is its their hook to the hardware sales.
- Spin off the Mac division into it's own company. Let them focus on MacOS and the Mac Hardware lines.
- Return of meaning to the "Pro" moniker.
- END the obsession with thinness on devices that do not need to be thinner (especially Macbook Pro, iMac, and hell, even the iPhone now).
- Give us a high-res Air.
- Give us a Pro quality Macbook with a great screen and keyboard FFS. The key travel on earlier macbooks was perfect you clowns. If I'm spending $2,500 or more on a machine, I expect it to be capable of lasting at least 3-4 years. That means maximum ram and storage capacity, and a big fat battery.
- Bring back an affordable, high capacity dedicated media player. Some of us don't want to carry our $1000 phones that we rely on for work to the gym with us where we're running or swinging weights around.
I'm sure lots of people have said this already, but come on, stop being stupid with this crap.
If you can afford a 600 dollar phone and an 2k laptop, you can surely afford a $25 USB-C—Lightning cable. It's not an adapter, it's a cable, just like before.
It should come with the computer.
Why do I as a customer who walks out with a brand new iPhone and a brand new MBP need to then buy a different cable to connect the two together? Does not make sense.
FOCUS.
Also a replacement program for iPhone 7. Not that there's anything wrong with it, I'd just like a fresh Jet Black since mine has scratches front and back.
Also a replacement program for iPhone 7. Not that there's anything wrong with it, I'd just like a fresh Jet Black since mine has scratches front and back.
[doublepost=1483552597][/doublepost]32 GB Ram in MacBook Pro, separate keyboard with the new trackbar.
We've covered what we expect to see from Apple in 2017 based on the rumors that are circulating so far in our recent What to Expect post.
On the horizon are a new iPhone 8 with a radically redesigned body and an edge-to-edge display, a revamped iPad Pro also potentially with an edge-to-edge display, long-awaited iMac updates, and new software, but there's always the chance there's a wildcard update or new product in the works that will surprise us all.
A redesigned Apple TV, a new home hub, and augmented reality smart glasses are all products that are rumored to be in the works with no prospective release date. We want to hear from the MacRumors community -- what are you expecting or hoping to see Apple release in 2017?
Are there specific features you're hoping Apple will implement in iOS 11, tvOS 11, watchOS 4, or macOS 10.13? Popular wishlist items from last year included a dark mode for iOS, home screen widgets, and a customizable control center.
Let us know what you want to see in the comments, and make sure to check our our What to Expect post for the latest rumors. Apple's plans for 2017 will likely become more clear in the early months of the year, and as always, we'll be covering all of the rumors in-depth here at MacRumors.
The MacRumors forums are also always a rich resource for talking about upcoming products and rumors, and with the biggest iPhone change in years set to happen in 2017, our forums are the place to be for lively discussions.
We'd also like to thank all of our readers and our forum members for making MacRumors the absolute best source for Mac news and advice on the web. We wouldn't be here without you, and we look forward to another rumor-packed year.
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[doublepost=1483553049][/doublepost]It would be nice to see some real innovation from Apple again, rather than a lot of "me to" stuff we are used to seeing from MS.
We've covered what we expect to see from Apple in 2017 based on the rumors that are circulating so far in our recent What to Expect post.
On the horizon are a new iPhone 8 with a radically redesigned body and an edge-to-edge display, a revamped iPad Pro also potentially with an edge-to-edge display, long-awaited iMac updates, and new software, but there's always the chance there's a wildcard update or new product in the works that will surprise us all.
A redesigned Apple TV, a new home hub, and augmented reality smart glasses are all products that are rumored to be in the works with no prospective release date. We want to hear from the MacRumors community -- what are you expecting or hoping to see Apple release in 2017?
Are there specific features you're hoping Apple will implement in iOS 11, tvOS 11, watchOS 4, or macOS 10.13? Popular wishlist items from last year included a dark mode for iOS, home screen widgets, and a customizable control center.
Let us know what you want to see in the comments, and make sure to check our our What to Expect post for the latest rumors. Apple's plans for 2017 will likely become more clear in the early months of the year, and as always, we'll be covering all of the rumors in-depth here at MacRumors.
The MacRumors forums are also always a rich resource for talking about upcoming products and rumors, and with the biggest iPhone change in years set to happen in 2017, our forums are the place to be for lively discussions.
We'd also like to thank all of our readers and our forum members for making MacRumors the absolute best source for Mac news and advice on the web. We wouldn't be here without you, and we look forward to another rumor-packed year.
Article Link: What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2017?
Lets start with something simple like Quality Control. I know, It is a hard concept to master. Bring back the mind set "It just works!"
Rediscover the first rule, 'quit shooting yourself in the foot.'
I would strongly suggest to start from the Top of the Apple organization and work downward.
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Rediscover the first rule, 'quit shooting yourself in the foot.'
I would strongly suggest to start from the Top of the Apple organization and work downward.
Use MacRumors as a resource for future directions in development. Sadly, We actual love the Mac better than Apple does.
How come Apple's cloud services are a hot mess? How is it that Steve Jobs gets to take credit for all of the success and none of the failures? Where was Steve Jobs vision as it relates to search and maps etc...?
Hell, an iMac with any moderately powerful Nvidia GPU will suffice. Even a 1060 will be preferable over an all too power hungry 480. But I would be extremely pleased to see at least a 1070 in the top of the line, CTO iMac.
I want the return of the Apple I grew up with. Exciting, cutting-edge, innovative, products that "just work" and keynotes that got my adrenaline rushing- because SJ delivered. I don't want Schiller "working with" consumer reports to fix bad marketing of a bad product. I don't want form over functionality. I don't want more wristband colors, I don't want to pay an exorbitant amount for a machine that is lagging behind the competition from a performance standpoint. I don't want glitchy software anymore. I don't want to be told I need courage to empty my wallet on products I don't care about anymore.
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It's funny because it's mutually exclusive with my wish: I want the return of the Apple I grew up with
A 2017 macbook pro with up-to-date hardware (cpu, 32 gb ram, nvidia, 15-20h battery life), in the casing of a 2012 model...
or alternatively
open MacOS to other hardware manufacturers... that'll make finding my next 'macbook pro' much, much easier.
(yeah I know, neither is going to happen...)
Additionally, new exiting product for a reasonable price... Currently I purchased one iMac and will likely purchase another one just in time before the coming spring iMac update-disappointment & price-increase. Made that mistake with the macbook-pro, not happening again.
or alternatively
open MacOS to other hardware manufacturers... that'll make finding my next 'macbook pro' much, much easier.
(yeah I know, neither is going to happen...)
Additionally, new exiting product for a reasonable price... Currently I purchased one iMac and will likely purchase another one just in time before the coming spring iMac update-disappointment & price-increase. Made that mistake with the macbook-pro, not happening again.
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Steve didn't have to deal with any of your issues. He introduced gen 1 of consumer products and then left us all. You cannot upgrade iPhones and iPads and ATVs. They are designed to last 3-5 years and they do that. No manufacturer supports products as long as Apple does. Ask any Android customer. That's partly why those devices are cheaper.
Apple is in a transitional phase right now and the tech industry is always in a transitional phase so asking for all devices to use the same port all at the same time is just not reasonable. I don't know what problems you have with iCloud syncing and other devices working together but I do not have them. I have bought every Apple product (minus a few Macs under Scully) since Apple II alongside many family members and friends. I do not hear about the incompatibility issues across the board the way you make it sound. Are there problems and dongles and changes to standards I run into every few years? Of course. I cannot remember an Apple that didn't suffer from that since 1979.
I want Apple to compete with Google and create a competing search engine. Call it Spotlight. ;-) Then search for its greatness again.
I do love looking into the internals of a MacBook. So neat and minimalistic. Now it gets messy outside of it because of the lack of ports with a protruding hub on the side and dongles everywhere.
You're right, Jony. For a time, Apple did care. I miss those times when they did.
