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What to Expect From Apple in 2021: New Apple Silicon Macs, iPhone 13, AirTags and More
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What, like there wasn't an iOS 13 or a macOS 10.13? Most people are not afflicted by superstition.
We're thinking of going back in the office in March or April, but that's up in the air I'm sure. Right now it's kind of optional, but nobody is doing it because they're requiring masks all the time, even if you're alone in your cubicle.
I don't get this. I have had iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, and it seems that quality is mostly pretty good. And they have lots of updates, which is both reassuring and annoying at the same time.
Now if you had said, "Siri Quality Control", then I'd be ready to march with you to the space ship!
I wonder if it's possible that it's not solely the fault of the Intel chip, but that the heat issues may actually be more complex than people think, such as maybe the combination of certain components from various manufacturers here and there. When you introduce hardware and software together, each of which is made by separate people, maybe that's when issues come up.
Rethinking the whole methodology offers new opportunities to question the old norms, the old ways of wiring or coding something. This is a whole new processor architecture, so surely somebody had to take a wrecking ball to the old code base and those old premises that it was built upon.
Where does THIS come from? If this were true, then why did we have a 10 year long drought in MacBook Pros?
...but on the other hand, you do have a point. Apple isn't interested in letting people make hardware changes or perform repairs on their MBPs, and quite frankly, that kept me out of Mac for all this time.
There are a lot of complaints out there. Maybe you got one of the good ones?
I'm looking forward to the "iPhone 19 Plus Pro Max Ultimate S auld acquaintance be forgot Old MacDonald had a farm and Bingo was his name oh!", or...
"iPhone 19 PPMUSAABFOMacDhafabwhno"
Heh, Just the acronym by itself would exceed most people's lung capacity!
Apparently, Apple has thought about that. Really, this is all Intel's fault, for resting on their laurels and not innovating like their lifeblood was depending on it. And for several years now, Apple has been trying to say they weren't happy about Intel having to be dragged forward on this. Intel just wasn't listening, and now they may very well have to deal with a huge existential question.
I mean, who WOULDN'T eventually design a CPU architecture that combines low-power cores with high speed cores, and then implement a way to manage them as part of the architecture?
I'm still convinced that Siri is trying to kill me in the most insulting, embarrassing way possible, and for the body to be found without clothing on, or some such. I have to be on my guard at all times!
It's really a frightening prospect for us old fogeys.
I have the 2nd gen airpods (not max or pro or e-eye-e-eye-oh), and they're always in my pocket. But I tell you, with the issues that bluetooth has, I always have the original airpods draped over the back of my neck, ready to go for important calls, like at work or with my bank, etcetera.
OMG, that exchange was hilarious!Mick-Mac ain’t gonna like this!
Amen to that! I say wireless CarPlay for everybody!
Yeah, but he'll never get lonely, what with all those voice assistants responding back.
Eventually that will come. But from what I'm hearing about the M1, it's already a winner.
That and I need to be able to hook it up to 3-5 monitors, along with 2 other computers in that same room.
This sounds mean. Why all the anger, bro?
Haha, like I'm gong to sell off all my 5 pairs (at last count) of wired earbuds, 2 or 3 sets of headphones, and a bunch of microphones? That stuff is nasty from all my earwax and spit over the years. Hell, even the landfill might reject that stuff!
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I am greatly anticipating the MBP 16" with the M1 chip, but the 13" only allows for up to 16 GB of RAM, and offers only a maximum 2 TB as an internal SSD option. This sounds woefully lacking. I'm amazed at the development of the M1 chip, but I can't imagine that the memory and disk options are really all that serious. I'd like to do software development and music and video on the MBP, but for sure, the 16" machine should have more options.
I am also thinking of upgrading my Apple Watch, iPhone, and an older iPad Pro this year.
I couldn't care less about Apple TV. Most all of TV is way too expensive for what we get, especially if you like old Munsters and Mission Impossible episodes from the 1960s. Heh!
MacRumors, promoting Air tags since 2019. Why is this the only site that even mentions Air Tags. Has Tim Cook even come out to say something about Air Tags in the last 2 years? I mean I see what this site shows as Air Tags look like and I think they are Smart Coasters for tea or Coffee. Now there is an idea. a Smart Coaster for your beverage to measures temperature and beeps at you that it's ok to drink it without burning your mouth.
Automakers seem to be going all-in with respect to doing their own software. I don’t how successful Apple will be licensing their own “carOS” given that context.
MacRumors, promoting Air tags since 2019. Why is this the only site that even mentions Air Tags. Has Tim Cook even come out to say something about Air Tags in the last 2 years? I mean I see what this site shows as Air Tags look like and I think they are Smart Coasters for tea or Coffee. Now there is an idea. a Smart Coaster for your beverage to measures temperature and beeps at you that it's ok to drink it without burning your mouth.
Nice one - smart coasters - Apple will revolutionize the beverage industry!
Can’t wait for Apple drinks as the next big thing.
Same. I wish Apple would focus on core products more and less on these side projects that don’t seem to go anywhere (looking at you, AirPower). Granted I don’t know the specifics but I do know when Jobs ran things they juggled maybe a handful of major projects such as the iPad which actually lead to the iPhone first as Jobs knew a tablet that could only be used with a Mac back in 2004-2005 wouldn’t have a foundation for a successful market. The iPhone was a cross platform device anyone could use and changed the mobile industry (there’s a lot of interesting stories on Jobs’ push into the mobile industry with the ROKR in 2005 then pushing carriers to allow mobile device manufacturers like Apple to run their own OS’s, etc). Once the iOS App Store launched and a large market base was established, Jobs released the iPad in 2010 and a large part of its success was based on the iPhone.
Jobs‘ real passion project was changing the computer industry towards tablets and away from desktop systems. He really didn’t have much interest in the mobile industry at first but he always thought longterm and had a strategy that played out perfectly. I find that story fascinating.
While I’m excited to see what Apple may do to change the healthcare industry I wish they would focus back to Mac’s and streamline their product lines. Displays and a return to networking with mesh systems would be great as well.
I know you weren't replying to me, but thank you anyway; I didn't know this. Can anybody link me to some info about this so that I can learn more? Thanks!
Except for the old Mac Book Pros, which had no end of problems ranging from prematurely failing hinges to too much heat, bad capacitors/solderings, and faulty mainboards or other components, I don't think Apple has done anything to shorten product life.
In no case, not even one, have I ever had to replace an Apple phone, watch, or tablet due to premature failure or "shortened product life", as you put it. I haven't even had to replace any batteries in all this time. I did have to replace the screen on my iPhone 6 once after I dropped the phone and cracked the screen, so that's on me, not Apple.
In fact, I've kept all of my devices for more than 3 years, or coming up on 3 years. I still have the old iPad 3 and it's just fine. I have an older iPad Pro and that's fine too. I kept my iPhone 6 Plus for 5 years before replacing it and my iPhone X Max is already over 3 years old.
My Apple Watch 4 is almost 2.5 years old, and although I'm thinking of replacing it, that's only because I think I want the new features of the 6th edition...and I have a couple of $500 Apple gift cards. But even after I do replace it, I'm thinking I'll keep the old one around for those days when I'm cooking, gardening, or washing the car.
So I really don't get your point. How does Apple shorten life of its devices?
Yes, their products are expensive. But I've been happy with product life and quality.
You say "monstrosity" like it's a bad thing.
I really hope we hear some definite air tags soon. I don’t lose things as much as I used to because I have systems in place. I put things in the same place as soon as I get home or to the office.
However if something interrupts my routine they can really get lost. I don’t want to buy more tiles if air tags are around the corner.
Unless they are considerably more expensive than the tile.
However if something interrupts my routine they can really get lost. I don’t want to buy more tiles if air tags are around the corner.
Unless they are considerably more expensive than the tile.
I wouldn’t say it’s as simple as “faster despite needing half or less memory”, but there is truth that iOS apps tend to need less memory, chiefly because they use ARC instead of a generational GC.
Simply put, whereas each Java app on Android has a GC thread running that continuously, in the background, checks if certain variables are no longer needed in memory, iOS apps take an approach where, at compile time (rather than runtime), the use of variables gets analyzed. At runtime, their monkey can then get freed instantaneously; no further checks are needed.
Won’t be a pro model exclusive trust me. We are at a different stage in history where masks will prevent deaths and it’s not going away anytime soon. Apple wouldn’t dare play games with the virus like that.
I wouldn’t be so sure of that
Apple don’t NEED to add Touch ID due to this virus. They also wouldn’t develop this based off just the virus. Just Gives them more reason to release it...
Even with the virus you can still use your phone with Face ID or passcode...
iPhone 13
In 2021, we're expecting four iPhone 13 models in the same sizes the iPhone 12 models are available in with two 6.1-inch models, a 6.7-inch model, and a 5.4-inch model. Two of those iPhones will be higher-end "Pro" models and two will be more affordable models.
Apple is expected to use the same general design, but at least one of the iPhones that's coming could potentially have a portless design with no Lightning port included. Apple has been working toward a portless iPhone and such a device would be limited to charging with Qi-based chargers or a MagSafe charger.
The new iPhones could have 120Hz "ProMotion" displays for smoother performance, along with new camera technology, a faster A15 chip, and an upgraded 5G modem chip from Qualcomm.
There have been a couple rumors indicating Apple is working on iPhones with both Face ID and under-display Touch ID and it's possible 2021 is the year we'll see that dual-biometric technology, but it is early in the rumor cycle so plans could change.
Our iPhone 13 roundup has more detail on what to expect from the new iPhone models coming in 2021.
The big thing for me is, that I really hope that — if Apple removes the lighting port — that they would come up with another way for people who have hearing devices like myself; with Cochlear implants or hearing aids. My cochlear implants has bluetooth, however a lot of people who aren't able to upgrade to the newest hearing devices may not have bluetooth capabilities yet and relies on the lighting port to be able to do things with the phone itself such as a special audio headphones to plug into the cochlear implants to listen to music. Hearing devices are far more expensive than any of the Apple products (except for the Mac Pro and XDR display maybe). I have a Deaf friend who was not able to upgrade to the newest Cochlear implant device due to no insurance and also due to needing doctor's approval. She was in college at the time and aged out under her parent's insurance. When Apple first removed the headphone jack — I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to enjoy listening to my music anymore on my phone because my cochlear implants back then didn't have bluetooth, Thankfully Apple came up with the dongle that you can plug your phone in and listen to music with special audio jacks that goes into the cochlear implant processor to be able to do so. But I do hope Apple will realize that not all Deaf customers has the latest hearing devices with bluetooth capabilities yet.
- iMac 27” with Wifi 6
- Apple TV with new chip and Wifi 6
- MacBook Pro with Wifi 6
- Windows 10 for ARM/m1 native
- Apple TV with new chip and Wifi 6
- MacBook Pro with Wifi 6
- Windows 10 for ARM/m1 native
Statement with no data to support it.
Sorry, if that was the case, why did they begin to offer AppleCare+ that extends iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches (and my bet is soon Macs), for several more years, rather than the previous hard limit at 2 or 3? Seems to contradict your model.
Again, statement with no data to support it and lots of other things that say you are wrong (like supporting iOS updates for years longer than anyone else in the industry).
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Agree. There is still a lot of potential left to extract from the iPad, Mac, iPhone, Watch lineup, especially the iPad lineup. I could be wrong but I think if SJ was around the iPad would have been much further along with respect to being a genuine laptop replacement. That said I am very intrigued with what Apple has up their sleeves regarding their AR Glasses.