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What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2017?
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I would like them to finally release a small form factor computer that isn't underpowered. Something half the height of the Mac Pro while keeping the width and depth mostly the same. That would allow them to use a desktop mainstream CPU and a desktop GPU inside.
The more things they keep standardised the cheaper it will be to procure the parts and that will result in a more affordable mid range offering. The Mac Mini is incredibly proprietary, underpowered and overpriced. The Mac Pro is proprietary and while fast (for 2013 when it was released) is also woefully overpriced when compared to competitor systems of the same specification.
They should of course focus on innovating form factors where it makes sense (laptops, phones, tablets) but in the desktop space it really should just be a box holding standard sized parts, that makes it easy to upgrade, procure parts, design chassis and sell them to the public.
The Mac Pro and Mac Mini are great examples of what happens when you try to design everything yourself, it takes forever to upgrade them. Had they kept things simple they could have upgraded them several times already.
The more things they keep standardised the cheaper it will be to procure the parts and that will result in a more affordable mid range offering. The Mac Mini is incredibly proprietary, underpowered and overpriced. The Mac Pro is proprietary and while fast (for 2013 when it was released) is also woefully overpriced when compared to competitor systems of the same specification.
They should of course focus on innovating form factors where it makes sense (laptops, phones, tablets) but in the desktop space it really should just be a box holding standard sized parts, that makes it easy to upgrade, procure parts, design chassis and sell them to the public.
The Mac Pro and Mac Mini are great examples of what happens when you try to design everything yourself, it takes forever to upgrade them. Had they kept things simple they could have upgraded them several times already.
New Mac Pro with better flexibility and power.
Upgraded MacBook Pro processors and price dropped back down.
Stop making things thinner and start making them better and more usable.
Upgraded MacBook Pro processors and price dropped back down.
Stop making things thinner and start making them better and more usable.
Yup.
I remembered several times when Steve J. came onto stage and actually apologized for missteps made by Apple. Today's Apple is far too arrogant and self-absorbed to do that, it seems.
Are you referring to the lack of a USB-C to Lightning cable? Apple sells that.
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I really don't understand this one. Why do people expect something for free, especially more than is already given? $1.00 a month (read that: $1.00 a month) increases storage by 10x !
Proper iTunes (if I cared), Disk Utility, and Airport Utility functionality
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I dunno... maybe take a few weeks off from making dongles and watch bands and actually make some computers for a change?
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So you need to buy an adapter to plug your $600 phone into your $2000 computer? And this sounds reasonable to you?
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So you need to buy an adapter to plug your $600 phone into your $2000 computer? And this sounds reasonable to you?
Sell a non Touch Bar dGPU 15" MBP.
Or - fix the botched Touch Bar MBP : base 512, bring back the SD slot, 32 ram - at the same price point - then we're talking.
Or - fix the botched Touch Bar MBP : base 512, bring back the SD slot, 32 ram - at the same price point - then we're talking.
People need to be realistic. The Mac will NEVER be central to everything Apple does ever again. Those days have past, and they are never coming back.
Just be thankful Apple still maintains a Mac business. Others like Sony have already given up on traditional computers. And Apple will one day do the same and its probably not as far away as some Mac loyalists would like to believe.
Why so many iPhone sizes? They should just have 2 the max.
Whoever is in Cook's position would be defocusing on the Mac. It's a simple busines decision that any CEO would take. Also if they brought in a total insider to replace Cook who had little to no connection with Apple's history there's every chance the Mac would be treated even worse, or even discontinued.
Multi speaker airplay via iPhone or iPad
Implementing of air play in a car
Implementing of air play in a car
I stop in now and again to see how Tim's future successors are holding up.
And while they've never said they would be the new CEO, they all think they could do a much better job. And I would love to see them try.
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?
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?
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?
Watch - needs cellular, it would be game changing. To be able to go out to the beach for example and stay connected would be incredible. This alone would be compelling enough to convince the masses.
iMac - soon as it gets USB c I'm in but would desperately love the keyboard to have touch bar.
IPhone - long range wireless charging, also game changing. No one has achieved it yet and will give Apple back some innovation cred. Smaller bezels would be great.
IPhone mini - imagine the iPod touch was a phone, done, perfect. But then you have 2 phones runs on the same number. When you leave home you decide do I want my big screen 6/7 plus or do I just take my mini today.
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iMac - soon as it gets USB c I'm in but would desperately love the keyboard to have touch bar.
IPhone - long range wireless charging, also game changing. No one has achieved it yet and will give Apple back some innovation cred. Smaller bezels would be great.
IPhone mini - imagine the iPod touch was a phone, done, perfect. But then you have 2 phones runs on the same number. When you leave home you decide do I want my big screen 6/7 plus or do I just take my mini today.
Exquisitely designed wireless corn cob murderer please.
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?
What I'd like to see is probably not what I expect to see, so I'm glad that this is in a separate thread.
Anyway I'd like to see ios devices able to downgrade to older systems just as we can with macs. It doesn't necessarily mean I will downgrade, but I'd like to be able to.
As for new macs with everything soldered down so as to make the computer thinner - well this is terrible! I'd like to see thicker macs - with lots of user-upgradable parts inside - just like it used to be. It was great back then when you could take a relatively modestly priced mac, pull it apart, add lots of bits and pieces cheaply obtained from ebay, put it back together again and end up with an almighty BEAST of a computer! That was fun back then. I'd like to see apple putting this kind of fun back.
Anyway I'd like to see ios devices able to downgrade to older systems just as we can with macs. It doesn't necessarily mean I will downgrade, but I'd like to be able to.
As for new macs with everything soldered down so as to make the computer thinner - well this is terrible! I'd like to see thicker macs - with lots of user-upgradable parts inside - just like it used to be. It was great back then when you could take a relatively modestly priced mac, pull it apart, add lots of bits and pieces cheaply obtained from ebay, put it back together again and end up with an almighty BEAST of a computer! That was fun back then. I'd like to see apple putting this kind of fun back.
Better stability in iOS/macOS for starters. Specs in high end laptops/tablets/phones being worthy of their high price tags.
But most of all? Apple to stop resting on their laurels and start innovating again. Please!
But most of all? Apple to stop resting on their laurels and start innovating again. Please!
Would love to see 14" MacBook with Touch Bar & ID. I don't need Pro performance, I just want a bigger screen on MacBook. 12" is too small, and 15" Pro isn't worth the price for me.
It's too late Apple.
No new Mac Pro for almost 4 years.
I'm on a new PC now.
No new Mac Pro for almost 4 years.
I'm on a new PC now.