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What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2018?
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The only thing I wish for is that Apple finally discontinues iTunes and just releases the TV app plus a Music app (may as well called Apple Music) on macOS so that we are finally getting a streamlined user experience between all platforms.
As a German I was lucky to get the TV app some weeks ago and I somehow start to enjoy it on my iPad and iPhone. I have already queued up some TV shows and films in the Watch next area and when I'm at my Mac and want to access that list, I suddenly realize that there is no such thing as a TV app on macOS. It's really annoying!
2018 could finally be the year that we bury iTunes. Apple has already paved the way for that with the last big update when they reduced the functionality a little bit already to focus on the core ability to play back music, films and TV shows. And now they only need to split that up into the two before mentioned apps. Both built using Swift and their latest technologies in mind.
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Furthermore, I have the opinion that macOS in general is due to a big make over. I'm not talking about dumbing down the OS feature wise to bring it more on par with iOS, I just wished both operating systems would share one design language. When I open the settings panel on macOS for example, I find it quite outdated looking and also a bit weird to navigate. Wouldn't it be cool we get the same look as on the iPad for example? Even with those toggles known from iOS? Again, I'm in no way talking about porting iOS to a bigger screen. I just want the overall user experience to get unified. Plus I'd love that Apple would finally give the Mac a bit more love, for all these years it seems to me that macOS is like the poor step sister of iOS that nobody likes.
As a German I was lucky to get the TV app some weeks ago and I somehow start to enjoy it on my iPad and iPhone. I have already queued up some TV shows and films in the Watch next area and when I'm at my Mac and want to access that list, I suddenly realize that there is no such thing as a TV app on macOS. It's really annoying!
2018 could finally be the year that we bury iTunes. Apple has already paved the way for that with the last big update when they reduced the functionality a little bit already to focus on the core ability to play back music, films and TV shows. And now they only need to split that up into the two before mentioned apps. Both built using Swift and their latest technologies in mind.
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Furthermore, I have the opinion that macOS in general is due to a big make over. I'm not talking about dumbing down the OS feature wise to bring it more on par with iOS, I just wished both operating systems would share one design language. When I open the settings panel on macOS for example, I find it quite outdated looking and also a bit weird to navigate. Wouldn't it be cool we get the same look as on the iPad for example? Even with those toggles known from iOS? Again, I'm in no way talking about porting iOS to a bigger screen. I just want the overall user experience to get unified. Plus I'd love that Apple would finally give the Mac a bit more love, for all these years it seems to me that macOS is like the poor step sister of iOS that nobody likes.
- Bigger notch on the X Plus just to annoy more people
- Tease about bringing back Touch ID and the headphone jack (only to pull back and anger even more people)
- Roll out of automated cars (to hear more people complain about how Apple's focus is somewhere else)
- And finally, ZERO bugs on future release of iOS software (never gonna happen)
1. A modular Mac Pro with the option of i7/i9 or Xeons.
2. 4K or 5K screen with P3 colour and HDR. Hopefully OLED if they can solve burn in. I’m not sure I want to push around 8K pixels just yet...
2. 4K or 5K screen with P3 colour and HDR. Hopefully OLED if they can solve burn in. I’m not sure I want to push around 8K pixels just yet...
Siri has to get significantly better quickly. It’s becoming a deal breaker. Google assistant is so useful and attractive.
So 2018 by fokmik standards
IPhone 6.1” lcd 120hz
Iphone 5.8 oled
Iphone 6.4” oled
Ipad pro 10.5” and ligher 12.9”
Macbook 12” 12 hours battery usage
Macbook pro 13” with 13 hours battery usage
Macbook pro 15” with 15 hours battery usage
Mac pro with easy open/close/slide ram,gpu and ssd
Apple display 27” promotion
Redesigned iMac promotion
Redesigned mac mini
A new product iTv or apple tv, a 55” tv
New airpods with easy to adjust volume, more colors options
IPhone 6.1” lcd 120hz
Iphone 5.8 oled
Iphone 6.4” oled
Ipad pro 10.5” and ligher 12.9”
Macbook 12” 12 hours battery usage
Macbook pro 13” with 13 hours battery usage
Macbook pro 15” with 15 hours battery usage
Mac pro with easy open/close/slide ram,gpu and ssd
Apple display 27” promotion
Redesigned iMac promotion
Redesigned mac mini
A new product iTv or apple tv, a 55” tv
New airpods with easy to adjust volume, more colors options
The adoption of Thunderbolt 4 across the board to solve the bandwidth throttling for eGPUs.
I have no idea when the standard will be released though.
I have no idea when the standard will be released though.
I'd like to see an iPhone X that costs less than my monthly mortgage payment.
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[doublepost=1514841217][/doublepost]A new Mac mini would be very nice....
In our recent What to Expect post, we covered everything we think we'll see from Apple in 2018 based on the current rumors that are circulating about the company's 2018 plans.
Three new iPhones are on the horizon, one a followup to the iPhone X, one that will serve as an "iPhone X Plus" with a larger OLED display, and one with an LCD display that will be positioned as a low to midrange device with a cheaper price tag. Apple's first smart speaker, the HomePod, will come out in 2018, and we're also expecting a revamped iPad Pro, refreshed Macs, and new software, but there's always a chance for a wildcard update or new product that will surprise us all.
A high-end modular Mac Pro, new original TV shows, AR smart glasses, and autonomous driving software are all products Apple is working on, with no official release date known. We want to hear from the MacRumors community -- what are you expecting or hoping to see Apple release in 2018?
Are there specific features you're hoping Apple will implement in iOS 12, tvOS 12, watchOS 5, or macOS 10.14? Popular wishlist items for last year included a dark mode for iOS, a customizable Control Center (which happened!), animated icons, iPhone complications, a swipe-based keyboard, offline Maps and Siri, and more.
Let us know what you want to see in the comments, and make sure to check out our What to Expect post to get a glimpse at the current rumors. Apple's plans for 2018 will become more clear in the early months of the year, and as always, we'll be covering every rumor that pops up in-depth here at MacRumors.
The MacRumors forums are also a rich resource for discussing upcoming products and rumors, and with so many exciting changes on the horizon for 2018, our forums are the place to be for lively discussions on what's coming.
We'd like to thank all of our readers and forum members for making MacRumors the absolute best source for Apple news, rumors, and advice on the web. We wouldn't be here without you, and we look forward to yet another rumor-packed year in 2018.
Article Link: What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2018?
Well ... Apple has never been transparent. Unless you mean something other than I think you mean.
In other words, it ain't gonna happen.
What Apple seems to fail to realise is that the value in the brand is in large part down to the ecosystem that makes it so easy for everything to integrate and the Apple shop being a one-stop shop for all your computing needs, of which Wi-Fi is a very important part.
Instead, under Cook, they now seem happy to neglect or kill off products that aren’t profitable enough for them. AirPort Express, Mac Mini, Cinema Display, Mac Pro (for a long time) etc etc. Probably others I’m forgetting right now.
I love the little Airport Express for its ease of use and AirPlay streaming but lately I can’t get a reliable audio stream without frequent pauses and breaks so I’m looking at other music streamers. It used to be very reliable before iOS 11 and nothing else has changed in my setup or location.
[doublepost=1514842041][/doublepost]Updated air port express or dedicated air play box for multi speaker air play.
In our recent What to Expect post, we covered everything we think we'll see from Apple in 2018 based on the current rumors that are circulating about the company's 2018 plans.
Three new iPhones are on the horizon, one a followup to the iPhone X, one that will serve as an "iPhone X Plus" with a larger OLED display, and one with an LCD display that will be positioned as a low to midrange device with a cheaper price tag. Apple's first smart speaker, the HomePod, will come out in 2018, and we're also expecting a revamped iPad Pro, refreshed Macs, and new software, but there's always a chance for a wildcard update or new product that will surprise us all.
A high-end modular Mac Pro, new original TV shows, AR smart glasses, and autonomous driving software are all products Apple is working on, with no official release date known. We want to hear from the MacRumors community -- what are you expecting or hoping to see Apple release in 2018?
Are there specific features you're hoping Apple will implement in iOS 12, tvOS 12, watchOS 5, or macOS 10.14? Popular wishlist items for last year included a dark mode for iOS, a customizable Control Center (which happened!), animated icons, iPhone complications, a swipe-based keyboard, offline Maps and Siri, and more.
Let us know what you want to see in the comments, and make sure to check out our What to Expect post to get a glimpse at the current rumors. Apple's plans for 2018 will become more clear in the early months of the year, and as always, we'll be covering every rumor that pops up in-depth here at MacRumors.
The MacRumors forums are also a rich resource for discussing upcoming products and rumors, and with so many exciting changes on the horizon for 2018, our forums are the place to be for lively discussions on what's coming.
We'd like to thank all of our readers and forum members for making MacRumors the absolute best source for Apple news, rumors, and advice on the web. We wouldn't be here without you, and we look forward to yet another rumor-packed year in 2018.
Article Link: What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2018?
Air pod updated to allow volume control
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Yes totally agree. They’re in danger of killing off the golden goose by neglecting the eco system
An updated Mac Mini that is so good I won't feel the need to run out and buy the current one before they run out
I would like Apple to be Apple again, with products that “just work”. A profound Pro-line that is upgradable, and better priced for value. They have lost their magic and felt down being a regular company with regular products, so it time to price their products equivalently.
I honestly have difficulty understanding what they think is there to gain by e.g. not upgrading the Mini or Pro immediately, being one of the richest companies selling outdated technology for cutting edge prices. This will come down on them this year, they are not doomed but will get a serious hit. If they can not converge their phones and iPads this year either to equivalent and consistent technology and interfaces they are in trouble is my guess... if you do not deliver you can’t live up to promises forever.
I honestly have difficulty understanding what they think is there to gain by e.g. not upgrading the Mini or Pro immediately, being one of the richest companies selling outdated technology for cutting edge prices. This will come down on them this year, they are not doomed but will get a serious hit. If they can not converge their phones and iPads this year either to equivalent and consistent technology and interfaces they are in trouble is my guess... if you do not deliver you can’t live up to promises forever
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In our recent What to Expect post, we covered everything we think we'll see from Apple in 2018 based on the current rumors that are circulating about the company's 2018 plans.
Three new iPhones are on the horizon, one a followup to the iPhone X, one that will serve as an "iPhone X Plus" with a larger OLED display, and one with an LCD display that will be positioned as a low to midrange device with a cheaper price tag. Apple's first smart speaker, the HomePod, will come out in 2018, and we're also expecting a revamped iPad Pro, refreshed Macs, and new software, but there's always a chance for a wildcard update or new product that will surprise us all.
A high-end modular Mac Pro, new original TV shows, AR smart glasses, and autonomous driving software are all products Apple is working on, with no official release date known. We want to hear from the MacRumors community -- what are you expecting or hoping to see Apple release in 2018?
Are there specific features you're hoping Apple will implement in iOS 12, tvOS 12, watchOS 5, or macOS 10.14? Popular wishlist items for last year included a dark mode for iOS, a customizable Control Center (which happened!), animated icons, iPhone complications, a swipe-based keyboard, offline Maps and Siri, and more.
Let us know what you want to see in the comments, and make sure to check out our What to Expect post to get a glimpse at the current rumors. Apple's plans for 2018 will become more clear in the early months of the year, and as always, we'll be covering every rumor that pops up in-depth here at MacRumors.
The MacRumors forums are also a rich resource for discussing upcoming products and rumors, and with so many exciting changes on the horizon for 2018, our forums are the place to be for lively discussions on what's coming.
We'd like to thank all of our readers and forum members for making MacRumors the absolute best source for Apple news, rumors, and advice on the web. We wouldn't be here without you, and we look forward to yet another rumor-packed year in 2018.
Article Link: What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2018?
A CEO who is not affraid to push the limits of hardware and software, and doesnt require slowing older hardware to make the new one seem worth buying
I think he's disgusted with what he bought! He may have had no choice. He wants a unibody system with todays CPU's, RAM, storage & screen (serviceable).
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They disbanded the AirPort group. So what there is it! It was a sad day when they confirmed this. That was over a year ago.
Real MacBook Pro, not this thin and light crap with no ports, no optical out, with easy to replace or at least extend battery and ram. Something we had in 2006, just up the the task in 2018. And i know it will never happen. I do.
It's just so disappointing to see Apple drifting off it's core customers.
Same with the mac Pro and iMac. No stupid USB C to rule them all. This standard will never work and I'm 100% sure it will die painful death soon.
Some really revolutionary feature, like magsafe once was or the isight. But fresh and new, not gimmick like a touch bar.
IPhone at reasonable price point. Say X at 500 euros tops.
Repairability!
Longer battery life even if is twice as thick. I don't care!
It's just so disappointing to see Apple drifting off it's core customers.
Same with the mac Pro and iMac. No stupid USB C to rule them all. This standard will never work and I'm 100% sure it will die painful death soon.
Some really revolutionary feature, like magsafe once was or the isight. But fresh and new, not gimmick like a touch bar.
IPhone at reasonable price point. Say X at 500 euros tops.
Repairability!
Longer battery life even if is twice as thick. I don't care!