More ports! I am continually running out of USB3 and Thinderbolt3 ports. I don’t want to spend $5K for a MacPro. Thunderbolt 3 docks don’t work well.
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What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2021?
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Tim Cook gone, replaced by Elon Musk. Also, a folding iPhone. Neither will happen, however one can wish and dream 
Agreed! I loved Google Glass. Most of the people that hated on it never owned it.
I’d like to see much better quality control on Apple software. In recent years, we’ve seen software going to general release with quite a few bugs with some of them causing loss of user data. There are many bugs that take years for Apple to react to.
Another aspect of the software that needs improving is adherence to consistent UI design standards. Recent releases show inconsistency across especially MacOS and a lack of emphasis on human interface design at a senior management level. It’s all very well to. Do things like changing system colors and sounds and icon shapes and appearance for Big Sur. But along with those visual aspects, human interactions themselves should be getting much more attention. A good example of failure in this area is the switch from iTunes to Music and the terrible UI for syncing.
Another aspect of the software that needs improving is adherence to consistent UI design standards. Recent releases show inconsistency across especially MacOS and a lack of emphasis on human interface design at a senior management level. It’s all very well to. Do things like changing system colors and sounds and icon shapes and appearance for Big Sur. But along with those visual aspects, human interactions themselves should be getting much more attention. A good example of failure in this area is the switch from iTunes to Music and the terrible UI for syncing.
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In our What to Expect article that we shared yesterday, we covered everything that we think we'll see from Apple in 2021 based on current product rumors and historical release data.
New, more powerful Apple silicon Macs with redesigns, iPhone 13 models with upgraded cameras, new Apple Watch models, and updated AirPods are in the works, plus we're expecting to finally get the AirTags and a new Apple TV.
We know what we think we'll see in 2021, but we want to hear from the MacRumors community. What are you hoping to see Apple release this year?
Are there new features you want to see in iOS 15 or macOS 12? Apple Smart Glasses? Updated iPhone features?
Let us know what you want to see in the comments, and take a look at our What to Expect article for a look at the current rumors. We'll learn more about Apple's 2021 product plans during the first months of the year, and as always, we'll have in-depth rumor coverage here at MacRumors.com.
Our MacRumors forums are also an excellent resource for discussing upcoming products and rumors, and with the most exciting Mac refreshes we've seen in years on the horizon, our forums are the place to be for discussions on what's next.
Thank you to all of our readers and our forum members for continuing to make MacRumors the number one site for Apple news, rumors, and advice on the web. We've been around for more than 20 years now, and that's all thanks to you. We look forward to another year of rumors in 2021 and all of the years to come. Happy New Year!
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id like to be able to print to PDF from my iPad like I can from my Mac
In our What to Expect article that we shared yesterday, we covered everything that we think we'll see from Apple in 2021 based on current product rumors and historical release data.
New, more powerful Apple silicon Macs with redesigns, iPhone 13 models with upgraded cameras, new Apple Watch models, and updated AirPods are in the works, plus we're expecting to finally get the AirTags and a new Apple TV.
We know what we think we'll see in 2021, but we want to hear from the MacRumors community. What are you hoping to see Apple release this year?
Are there new features you want to see in iOS 15 or macOS 12? Apple Smart Glasses? Updated iPhone features?
Let us know what you want to see in the comments, and take a look at our What to Expect article for a look at the current rumors. We'll learn more about Apple's 2021 product plans during the first months of the year, and as always, we'll have in-depth rumor coverage here at MacRumors.com.
Our MacRumors forums are also an excellent resource for discussing upcoming products and rumors, and with the most exciting Mac refreshes we've seen in years on the horizon, our forums are the place to be for discussions on what's next.
Thank you to all of our readers and our forum members for continuing to make MacRumors the number one site for Apple news, rumors, and advice on the web. We've been around for more than 20 years now, and that's all thanks to you. We look forward to another year of rumors in 2021 and all of the years to come. Happy New Year!
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surround sound using home pod mini
a new tv remote
Please overhaul Homeshare and iTunes Remote as they are currently a dumpster fire. I know Apple doesn't like it but there are users who curate their own huge media libraries. Hell, I'd even consider paying for it if it just worked smooth and consistent.
Agreed. I can hardly get my Homeshare to work anymore. I used to be able to stream over 400 movies to my AppleTV. Now, it rarely connects
An update to watchOS that would make it possible to navigate most things using the crown and the button.
The crown would be used to select a pick options, drilling down into the menus and other interfaces. The button would be used to navigate back. Holding down the button would jump back to the watch face.
This would be a major change in how the watch is used, so probably somthing that should be toggled on/off with a setting.
The crown would be used to select a pick options, drilling down into the menus and other interfaces. The button would be used to navigate back. Holding down the button would jump back to the watch face.
This would be a major change in how the watch is used, so probably somthing that should be toggled on/off with a setting.
I’m interested in seeing what the Arm based Mac Pro will look like. The current Mac Pro is very over engineered and ludicrously expensive - over £50,000 for a full spec.
Also please God can we have the ability to add MP3s to Music on iOS without having to save to a Mac, import and wait for it to sync. Plus the number of silent failures on Music and sync on MacOS makes me want to cry. My library is now so messed up and I can’t be bothered to fix it because the Music app is so buggy.
Also please God can we have the ability to add MP3s to Music on iOS without having to save to a Mac, import and wait for it to sync. Plus the number of silent failures on Music and sync on MacOS makes me want to cry. My library is now so messed up and I can’t be bothered to fix it because the Music app is so buggy.
2021, the year of the M2 matte black 14 inch laptop with 32G base RAM and a 4TB SSD. That's what I want. Also would buy an Apple TV if it appears before MLB season is over.🍸😸
And without a glass (non replaceable) back. I’m very found of Apple Design, and I hate being “forced” to use a case that just obliterates it...
iMac is an iconic design product and concept. A lot of users like to keep it clean and appreciate the compact solution...I really want Apple to give us an affordable 5k display and a Pro level Mac Mini to go with it, but can’t understand the need to kill the iconic iMac.
I also suspect the rumored lower Mac Pro will be the product to embrace the needs and desires of iMac Pro users and the ones wanting a more powerful Mini. This will need a suitable Apple 5k display, also craved by the MBP crowd.
Honestly, as a non US customer, I think it’s about time the trillion dollar Apple to get global...on support for their worldwide customers, hell I’m still waiting for IPhone AppleCare (can get it to everything except iPhone and watch).
So dear Apple please give us (the rest of the world) the same offers and benefits of your native country: Apple Card with benefits; Upgrade programs; AppleCare for All available products...and as you’re at it, please provide a valid VAT solution for those who don’t have local AppleStores, it would boost enterprises sales...
RE-FOCUS ON SOFTWARE!
Specifically Improved iCloud! Specifically family sharing as below.
1.Option to share All Contacts.
2.Option to share All Calendars not just a family one.
3.Option to share photo stream.
***Basically a toggle for most apps, primarily the Apple ones, for those in family sharing to opt into or out of sharing the above. For instance, my wife and I would love to share our contacts and calendars, not just the Family calendar, so that they would sync together. We would love to share our music playlists and have them sync but NOT sync the playlists of our kids.
4.Simplify the iTunes, App Store, and Apple ID logins. I have no idea how they relate/interact with iCloud and family sharing. The entire thing is a mess and very rudimentary.
Specifically Improved iCloud! Specifically family sharing as below.
1.Option to share All Contacts.
2.Option to share All Calendars not just a family one.
3.Option to share photo stream.
***Basically a toggle for most apps, primarily the Apple ones, for those in family sharing to opt into or out of sharing the above. For instance, my wife and I would love to share our contacts and calendars, not just the Family calendar, so that they would sync together. We would love to share our music playlists and have them sync but NOT sync the playlists of our kids.
4.Simplify the iTunes, App Store, and Apple ID logins. I have no idea how they relate/interact with iCloud and family sharing. The entire thing is a mess and very rudimentary.