What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2018?
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No, it's 'not a problem.' You either didn't understand that members post or failed to read it. It's not about those who like the Touch Bar, it's about those who find the actual usefulness for it pending what they need it for. Final Cut Pro X is a great example of that and how it works almost seamlessly when editing.
drbroom
macrumors member
The only thing I want to see from Apple is a return to making the user the center of the experience! MacOS and iOS are just shadows of their former selves!
While once it was all about the user and how they want to use their Apple tech now it's ALL ABOUT APPLE! While once Apple would never remove commands and tools we would use to expand or improve our experience, today it's all about how Apple wants the user to use their (Apple's) tech. While once Apple used standards like the "Human Interface Guidelines" to help developers make a consistent user experience now they (Apple) ignores their own guidelines to make it much more difficult for a user to enjoy their (the users) tech. While once Apple would never make each incremental release of an OS so different that even technologists find it time consuming to help our clients, today they make changes that confuse even those of us that at one time "bled in 6 colors"...
This is my wish for a Happy New Apple Year! May it be a peaceful, healthy and happy one for all of us!
While once it was all about the user and how they want to use their Apple tech now it's ALL ABOUT APPLE! While once Apple would never remove commands and tools we would use to expand or improve our experience, today it's all about how Apple wants the user to use their (Apple's) tech. While once Apple used standards like the "Human Interface Guidelines" to help developers make a consistent user experience now they (Apple) ignores their own guidelines to make it much more difficult for a user to enjoy their (the users) tech. While once Apple would never make each incremental release of an OS so different that even technologists find it time consuming to help our clients, today they make changes that confuse even those of us that at one time "bled in 6 colors"...
This is my wish for a Happy New Apple Year! May it be a peaceful, healthy and happy one for all of us!
- Upgradeable mac mini
- New Imacs that can be used as monitors (regardless if a mac or pc is connected). I don't even really care about the computer specs, I just want to be able to use the imac as a monitor when the time comes that the imac is too sluggish.
- an Iphone variant more like the current 6s plus. If they're willing to retain the SE with a jack I'd like a 6s plus sized SE.
- Updated Ipad Mini
- New Imacs that can be used as monitors (regardless if a mac or pc is connected). I don't even really care about the computer specs, I just want to be able to use the imac as a monitor when the time comes that the imac is too sluggish.
- an Iphone variant more like the current 6s plus. If they're willing to retain the SE with a jack I'd like a 6s plus sized SE.
- Updated Ipad Mini
zchrykng
macrumors member
Umm, no. They were responding to an earlier post of mine where I was responding to someone who was asking
Telling me to buy a less powerful machine because I don't like the Touch Bar is not helpful. I never said Apple should get rid of it completely. I never said they were wrong, just that is doesn't solve/answer any of the problems that people who dislike the Touch Bar and new keyboard have.
Personally, it seems like you are the one with the reading comprehension problem.
PeaceMonger
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All I want to see in 2018 is Tim and Com[any in prison for massive consumer fraud. I'd prefer a good old fashioned Gibbet for style points but 'tis no longer fashionable.
Dissolve Apple and distribute the proceeds to shareholders.
Massive consumer fraud/activity should result in corporate death penalty.
Do this ONCE and every slime oozing Corporate Officer in the country will think twice before acting badly.
Dissolve Apple and distribute the proceeds to shareholders.
Massive consumer fraud/activity should result in corporate death penalty.
Do this ONCE and every slime oozing Corporate Officer in the country will think twice before acting badly.
zchrykng
macrumors member
I think you mistyped infowars in the url bar.
PeaceMonger
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On a serious note. Not joking.
Apple screwed us, pure and simple. Now that I know it will not happen to my family again. I am not stupid enough to give them a another chance to steal food out of my family's mouth.
I want nothing from Apple but extreme financial retribution for its victims..
Supporting a company that was 100% willing to screw over my family - and did - is not acceptable.
So, no, Apple. I don't wish for anything from you.
I see it as Apple or my self respect as a man,
F*ck Apple.
Apple screwed us, pure and simple. Now that I know it will not happen to my family again. I am not stupid enough to give them a another chance to steal food out of my family's mouth.
I want nothing from Apple but extreme financial retribution for its victims..
Supporting a company that was 100% willing to screw over my family - and did - is not acceptable.
So, no, Apple. I don't wish for anything from you.
I see it as Apple or my self respect as a man,
F*ck Apple.
EdT
macrumors 68020
The problem that HomePod is going to have is that out of the gate a lot of 3rd party devices support or use Alexa and/or Google Home already. The sound quality might be better but integration with smart devices won’t be. Apple has higher requirements for security standards for integrating with smart devices than Google and Amazon require, and it costs more to do them. They make the entire system more secure but cost more, and since most people don’t understand what that higher security provides they see no reason to pay for it.
Plus, Siri just isn’t as good at deciphering meanings as Alexa is. For whatever reason.
Some of the problems that Apple is now experiencing are completely their fault, some aren’t. Apples level of secrecy keeps biting it in the butt when it concerns existing features or problems so much so that even when they are trying to fix a problem what they choose not to tell customers becomes a time bomb that eventually goes off. Don’t explain things in fague terms, explain what and why something is being done before you do it and let people opt out if at all possible.
A 5.2" iPhone X mini would be a 4" iPhone replacement. I do agree they should go down that route, but maybe in time. The next SE may be a more traditional design while the one after follows the iPhone X design. That would also allow more time to miniaturize the electronics or better hide the notch.
OldManForMac
macrumors newbie
- iPhone X mini, no bigger than the SE, but specs somewhat in line with the modern phones. Updated design would be preferred.
- New iMac design. Crazy that modern iMac and iMac Pro share practically the same form factor as the pre 4k/5k versions. Particularly the bezels, they could increase the size of the display by over 2 inches with the same size.
- iPad user accounts. Have a simple iOS account switcher
- MacOS - Add News app
- iTunes Match for Movies
- Macs with Face ID
- MacOS devices with A series chips - Not sure if possible, but would great to reap the same benefits as the iOS devices with MacOS.
- New native Mail App. Mail has mostly remained the same since inception, would be great to have more advanced SPAM filtering built in, better incorporation with calendar and maybe a to-do feature. So much potential here.
TwoBytes
macrumors 68040
All those companies tried with other features and failed that Apple tried and had success with so that's not a reason. Even inventing a phone shouldn't have been attempted if we think like this
..although Apple selling iPads is a more likely reason to not introduce this feature. Shame.Even though you and others might be happy with the current MacBook Pro there are many that are not.
What I hope for from Apple for 2018.
A proper MacBook Pro.
Return of Magsafe. Pressrooms are a constant flow of journalists and snappers rushing back and forth and Magsafe has saved countless laptops over the years.
A choice between touch bar and non-touch bar top range MacBook Pro models. While some might find it useful for me it renders the computer useless. As a photographer i have the function keys set up for various shortcuts in Photoshop, Lightroom etc and I use these while looking at the screen where my images are so the touch bar is worthless in my workflow.
Return of USB-A pretty much 98% of all peripherals use it and if I ever need to borrow something from a colleague it will be USB-A too. The pro MacBook should have two c and two a points. Restricting it to just C is a step backwards not forwards and that's still true 2 years on.
I've had every top of the range MacBook since 2000 and now I will have to wait and hope they release something sensible or swap to Windows. I have countless photographer friends in the same boat, frustrated and giving up on Apple.
Please fix MacOS and iOS I've had countless problems over the last couple of years that has affected my work. That is unacceptable Apple, sort it out.
Give me a full screen (small bezel at the top if you must) iPhone. None of this notch nonsense, it is and looks stupid. Also a large screen iPhone that belongs in 2018 please. iPhone X screen is much too small, we need a plus version for us large screen fans.
Also please improve the camera it is miles behind the Pixel 2XL that I've been using for the last few months.
Apple needs to catch up with Google when it comes to home automation. Google Home runs rings around Siri and HomePod will not succeed unless they up there game.
Finally after using Google services for Photos, Google Drive, Docs etc for the last year I realise how far behind Apple is with iCloud. We need a proper fully functioning cloud service for all Apple devices.
The list goes on but these are the most pressing issues.
fairuz
macrumors 68020
Yeah, basically the story of Apple's success is making something that's not totally new but is the first successful version, no matter how many "experts" complain about it.All those companies tried with other features and failed that Apple tried and had success with so that's not a reason. Even inventing a phone shouldn't have been attempted if we think like this
JM
macrumors 601
They'll probably keep the 5 design a little longer. It costs them very little at this point to use that design and Winstron has their machines and assemblers in full swing by now.
ActionableMango
macrumors G3
PCIe slots
Peperino
macrumors 65816
You really do not see nothing wrong?
1- Lack of connectivity
2- you could not even connect your own iphone
3- Battery issues
4- RAM limited to 16gb
5- A "Pro" computer should be easily upgradable. This one is not.
6- You need several adaptors to connect your current external things.
7- THey removed one of the best features, the Mag-Safe connector.
8- Way overpriced for what it is.
neomorpheus
macrumors 6502
A proper headless desktop and user expandable Mac.
Sell macOS to people that want to remove windows or linux from their desktops, instead of jumping thru hoops as it is currently with hackintoshes.
Sell macOS to people that want to remove windows or linux from their desktops, instead of jumping thru hoops as it is currently with hackintoshes.
The future is indeed wireless. As we move to 5G and beyond, also with distanced wireless charging, the need for cables lessens. Have you seen what the EMS around you looks like? Wires are for noobs who don't understand improvements in antenna design, propagation, and power/radiation levels. I agree people need to put the devices down longer than 2 secs feeding their narcissism, but we're in the digital age and that is unfortunately a byproduct.
satinsilverem2
macrumors 6502a
A new Mac mini
Magic Keyboard with touch bar
new Apple designed thunderbolt display
More HomeKit accessories
updated airports (I know they disbanded the people in charge of this so its a long shot)
return of the 500GB iCloud plan- I have the 2TB plan and the 200gb plan is too small but the 500GB plan was perfect for me.
Magic Keyboard with touch bar
new Apple designed thunderbolt display
More HomeKit accessories
updated airports (I know they disbanded the people in charge of this so its a long shot)
return of the 500GB iCloud plan- I have the 2TB plan and the 200gb plan is too small but the 500GB plan was perfect for me.
As I wrote that I wondered if someone would make that statement! I don't want Apple to return to its days of happiness with the smaller and select client base. A lot of good has come from the creation of the iPhone, though I could do without the widespread narcissism it's also brought about. I'd just like for people to make use of all that amazing knowledge which is so readily accessible with these handy devices, and school themselves on the facts and science of why their batteries have degraded (small recent example).So you want Apple to drop all the iToys and return to PowerMacs. That would separate the wheat from the chaff so to speak.
