What I need is for it to just work. Which the 27" iMacs did very well.
If I wanted to deal with cords and connectivity and things kinda working, I'd get a PC.
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What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2025?
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If I wanted to deal with cords and connectivity and things kinda working, I'd get a PC.
FaceTime (and video in general) on the watch. Really don't understand why we're 10 years into the life of this product and it's still not available.
With M Pro and M Max chip options and the ability to put it in Target Display Mode.
It seems evident the future of computing will see the ability to plug in our phones to a monitor and have it become a desktop. While also being able to use it as a phone. And I am so down for that.
I agree on the iPhone; ditch the inefficient and resource sucking magsafe. But not on the MacBooks where it (a) doesn't use the same wasteful/inefficient charging mechanism and (b) is a very nice port saving feature. That breakaway charging cable has saved my MacBooks countless times over the years.
Why ditch devices that are still capable like the Apple TV older models? If the software and apps still work fine why create the e-waste? I’d like to see two more years of Intel support before my maxed out 2019 15inch becomes a problem child.
Yeah they don’t support newer features by why kill a product that is working and doing its job just fine? All it does is cost users more and pad apples bottom line.
iOS 19 I want to be stable and focused on bug fixing
Based on rumors and historical product release information, 2025 is going to be an exciting year for Apple. As we outlined in our annual What to Expect Guide, Apple is redesigning the iPhone, jumping into new smart home tech, and preparing to launch new Apple-designed chips.
Early in the year, we're expecting to get the iPhone SE 4, a low-cost iPad, M4 MacBook Air models, and a new iPad Air, then later, we'll get a new smart home "Command Center," a whole new iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watch models, the Mac Pro and Mac Studio, plus a bunch more.
While we know what's likely to launch based on rumors and past release information, we want to hear from the MacRumors community. What are you hoping to see Apple release this year?
Are you looking forward to a new version of Siri? New iPhone features? A more cohesive smart home strategy? What do you want to see in iOS 19 and macOS 16?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and take a look at our What to Expect guide for an overview of the current rumors. We'll be hearing a lot more about Apple's 2025 plans in the coming months, and as always, we'll have in-depth coverage at MacRumors.com.
If you want to discuss Apple's upcoming products, our MacRumors forums are an excellent resource, plus they're a great place to get help on current Apple products, software, and just to find like-minded folks in the Apple community.
A big thank you to our readers and our forum members for continuing to make MacRumors the number one source for Apple news, rumors, and advice. MacRumors celebrated its 24th birthday this year, thanks to our dedicated supporters. We're looking forward to another year of rumors and product launches in 2025. Happy New Year!
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What I want and not necessarily what makes sense for Apple?
Hardware:
- iPhone Pro Nano (4”) with home button and Touch ID (maybe while also keeping swipe up from bottom and Face ID as options), and MagSafe contact charging instead of induction
- 16” MacBook Pro with drawing display and convertible form factor (preferably something like Surface Laptop Studio or Acer ConceptD Ezel). Also 13” MacBook Air version of same form factor
- iPad Nano (easy to grab and hold with one hand)
- AirPods Pro in Beats Flex form factor
- directional speaker/bone induction headphones
- AirPods Max with hi-res lossless audio and wired mode (for zero lag and low battery)
- ATV remote with small speaker (for locating)
- ATV mic for karaoke
- AirPlay HDMI stick
- HomePods with wired in (dumb speaker) support
Software:
- visionOS Mac virtual/physical display hybrid mode (for digital drawing)
- visionOS scan items to manually add to occlusion in environments (assuming the tech is feasible)
- iPadOS iPhone remote app
- iPadOS/iOS easy way to manually keep specific apps and browser tabs from reloading in background, with a visual indicator
- iOS more landscape orientation support
- CarPlay able to receive AirPlay video while car is parked
- CarPlay/Maps with ABRP functionality
- automatic wireless local selective sync between Mac/iPad/iPhone devices
SUPER LATE EDIT (I happened to see this post months later and realized I forgot a couple things)-
Hardware:
- Apple Smartband
Software:
- tvOS hand off video to/from and mirror video to other devices
- setting or shortcut/automation trigger when wearing Apple Watch (or my desired Apple Smartband), iPhone is silent or vibrate, whether or not it is in use
- CarPlay setting to not show upcoming calendar events
I’m probably forgetting more software things.
Hardware:
- iPhone Pro Nano (4”) with home button and Touch ID (maybe while also keeping swipe up from bottom and Face ID as options), and MagSafe contact charging instead of induction
- 16” MacBook Pro with drawing display and convertible form factor (preferably something like Surface Laptop Studio or Acer ConceptD Ezel). Also 13” MacBook Air version of same form factor
- iPad Nano (easy to grab and hold with one hand)
- AirPods Pro in Beats Flex form factor
- directional speaker/bone induction headphones
- AirPods Max with hi-res lossless audio and wired mode (for zero lag and low battery)
- ATV remote with small speaker (for locating)
- ATV mic for karaoke
- AirPlay HDMI stick
- HomePods with wired in (dumb speaker) support
Software:
- visionOS Mac virtual/physical display hybrid mode (for digital drawing)
- visionOS scan items to manually add to occlusion in environments (assuming the tech is feasible)
- iPadOS iPhone remote app
- iPadOS/iOS easy way to manually keep specific apps and browser tabs from reloading in background, with a visual indicator
- iOS more landscape orientation support
- CarPlay able to receive AirPlay video while car is parked
- CarPlay/Maps with ABRP functionality
- automatic wireless local selective sync between Mac/iPad/iPhone devices
SUPER LATE EDIT (I happened to see this post months later and realized I forgot a couple things)-
Hardware:
- Apple Smartband
Software:
- tvOS hand off video to/from and mirror video to other devices
- setting or shortcut/automation trigger when wearing Apple Watch (or my desired Apple Smartband), iPhone is silent or vibrate, whether or not it is in use
- CarPlay setting to not show upcoming calendar events
I’m probably forgetting more software things.
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I’d definitely like a home app on ATV, plus some Home widgets in the ATV Home Screen, but not sure it makes sense to merge the OSes.
By that, do you mean if Apple doesn’t release it to the whole world then they shouldn’t release it to only the US either? Like, if we can’t all have it then no one should have it? 😆
How about back to simplicity for the growing number of people that find it impossible to use technology? Like a home phone you pick up and say hello. Instead of a red circle with a phone symbol on the iPhone, have large letters that say HANG UP. Apple tried a 'simple' finder about 25 years ago. All Apple products should have the choice to use a simple user interface. Perhaps even the settings can be adjusted or looked at from a remote Apple product. All tech has stopped thinking simple. An example is MacPaint vs every other drawing/painting software now. Nothing comes close to that simplicity and out of the box usability. Try and find a paint/drawing program now with the patterns and fills that MacPaint had. Try and think how to make things much simpler. Like an icon that says 'hang up' in large enough letters for older people to understand.
Based on rumors and historical product release information, 2025 is going to be an exciting year for Apple. As we outlined in our annual What to Expect Guide, Apple is redesigning the iPhone, jumping into new smart home tech, and preparing to launch new Apple-designed chips.
Early in the year, we're expecting to get the iPhone SE 4, a low-cost iPad, M4 MacBook Air models, and a new iPad Air, then later, we'll get a new smart home "Command Center," a whole new iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watch models, the Mac Pro and Mac Studio, plus a bunch more.
While we know what's likely to launch based on rumors and past release information, we want to hear from the MacRumors community. What are you hoping to see Apple release this year?
Are you looking forward to a new version of Siri? New iPhone features? A more cohesive smart home strategy? What do you want to see in iOS 19 and macOS 16?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and take a look at our What to Expect guide for an overview of the current rumors. We'll be hearing a lot more about Apple's 2025 plans in the coming months, and as always, we'll have in-depth coverage at MacRumors.com.
If you want to discuss Apple's upcoming products, our MacRumors forums are an excellent resource, plus they're a great place to get help on current Apple products, software, and just to find like-minded folks in the Apple community.
A big thank you to our readers and our forum members for continuing to make MacRumors the number one source for Apple news, rumors, and advice. MacRumors celebrated its 24th birthday this year, thanks to our dedicated supporters. We're looking forward to another year of rumors and product launches in 2025. Happy New Year!
Article Link: What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2025?
How about a simple wrist band that can withstand contact sports that loads your steps/activity so it can load that info to your apple health. I take my $500 Apple Watch off to play hockey so Apple Health app thinks I'm a lazy ass. This wrist band could have a simple display with time, steps or whatever. $99
Based on rumors and historical product release information, 2025 is going to be an exciting year for Apple. As we outlined in our annual What to Expect Guide, Apple is redesigning the iPhone, jumping into new smart home tech, and preparing to launch new Apple-designed chips.
Early in the year, we're expecting to get the iPhone SE 4, a low-cost iPad, M4 MacBook Air models, and a new iPad Air, then later, we'll get a new smart home "Command Center," a whole new iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watch models, the Mac Pro and Mac Studio, plus a bunch more.
While we know what's likely to launch based on rumors and past release information, we want to hear from the MacRumors community. What are you hoping to see Apple release this year?
Are you looking forward to a new version of Siri? New iPhone features? A more cohesive smart home strategy? What do you want to see in iOS 19 and macOS 16?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and take a look at our What to Expect guide for an overview of the current rumors. We'll be hearing a lot more about Apple's 2025 plans in the coming months, and as always, we'll have in-depth coverage at MacRumors.com.
If you want to discuss Apple's upcoming products, our MacRumors forums are an excellent resource, plus they're a great place to get help on current Apple products, software, and just to find like-minded folks in the Apple community.
A big thank you to our readers and our forum members for continuing to make MacRumors the number one source for Apple news, rumors, and advice. MacRumors celebrated its 24th birthday this year, thanks to our dedicated supporters. We're looking forward to another year of rumors and product launches in 2025. Happy New Year!
Article Link: What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2025?
Why does Apple Home not work with anything I've purchased? Security Cameras, lights etc. Everything seems to work with Google. Also I hope the updates to Siri will actually work. It's easier to look in a paper book encyclopedia sitting 5 rooms away. Also Siri plays the same Christmas music instead of knowing my faves and placing them in once in a while. I think I'll hook up my 5 disk CD player and get the CD's out of the box. Much more control with ease and simplicity.
Based on rumors and historical product release information, 2025 is going to be an exciting year for Apple. As we outlined in our annual What to Expect Guide, Apple is redesigning the iPhone, jumping into new smart home tech, and preparing to launch new Apple-designed chips.
Early in the year, we're expecting to get the iPhone SE 4, a low-cost iPad, M4 MacBook Air models, and a new iPad Air, then later, we'll get a new smart home "Command Center," a whole new iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watch models, the Mac Pro and Mac Studio, plus a bunch more.
While we know what's likely to launch based on rumors and past release information, we want to hear from the MacRumors community. What are you hoping to see Apple release this year?
Are you looking forward to a new version of Siri? New iPhone features? A more cohesive smart home strategy? What do you want to see in iOS 19 and macOS 16?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and take a look at our What to Expect guide for an overview of the current rumors. We'll be hearing a lot more about Apple's 2025 plans in the coming months, and as always, we'll have in-depth coverage at MacRumors.com.
If you want to discuss Apple's upcoming products, our MacRumors forums are an excellent resource, plus they're a great place to get help on current Apple products, software, and just to find like-minded folks in the Apple community.
A big thank you to our readers and our forum members for continuing to make MacRumors the number one source for Apple news, rumors, and advice. MacRumors celebrated its 24th birthday this year, thanks to our dedicated supporters. We're looking forward to another year of rumors and product launches in 2025. Happy New Year!
Article Link: What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2025?
To see them take TV more seriously and I’m not talking about just TV+. They need to turn the Apple TV app into a true cord cutter’s dream app. Getting more Apple TV channels on board. More sports on board. Integration with Apple News video content. Just making the app as much as a one stop shop for non cable TV solutions as possible. Especially if they have a way to integrate it with Home integration with Apple TV 4K being a smart home hub.
Hardware
A 2025 iMac 32" 6K M5 2nm 16GB 256GB with Target Display Mode with a base price of $1,799.
I've had this 2012 iMac 27" Core i7 22nm for over a dozen years.
I want to replace it already with Apple Silicon!
I'll keep this iMac until 2035 then add a Mac mini M15 0.3nm 64GB 1TB.
Software
Apple Aperture for Apple Silicon.
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I wouldn't care if it came with a double usb-c cable as default, and clumsy people would have to pay extra. The magsafe cable is useless for anything else besides charging the mac. The cable itself is wasteful.
Sounds like you need to take advantage of the height adjustability of your monitor and / or seat. For best ergonomics, the top of the monitor should be more or less at eye level, and your forearms parallel to the desk surface.
TVs shouldn't be above eye level. There's a whole subreddit dedicated to that
Given TVs are usually a reasonable distance away, the centre can be level with your eye, allowing your head to be in a neutral / level position (monitors are too close for this to be possible). Besides, LCDs are best viewed on-axis. The only reason a TV needs to be above eye level is to avoid a fireplace, which for historic reasons are generally already at the focal point of the room. But that's a compromise for aesthetics (and there are ways around it), not something that's inherently desirable.
Well, they could worry about 95% of their customers first, then figure out something for the others later.
There's no reason to discontinue TouchID. I'm sure Apple have the resources to support both. TouchID is fine for mini / Studio users, plus the many people who use their laptop in clamshell mode.
It goes without saying that the next Studio Displays should include FaceID. They could even release a standalone webcam that includes it. Though obviously they won't, as they'd rather you spent $1600+ on their display.