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I'm not familiar with the mac release cycle or whether there is a particular cycle, but approximately when can we expect Apple to announce the new lineup of mac products? Also when can we expect the updated macs to be available for purchase? I guess any new releases take a bit longer to come to Australia.

I know its all speculation but any ideas?

Thanks!

MacRumors Buyers Guide. So the next updates will come in March at the earliest for Macs.
 
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Other rumors about the iPhone 7 have pointed towards the removal of the headphone jack in favor of headphones that attach to the device using the Lightning port, a change that may also help Apple shave 1mm off of the thickness of the iPhone.

And it is essential for Apple to get the iPhone even thinner because ... ? I think Apple should realize some time that a phone that is too thin makes no sense (in an ergonomic and handling way) ... Don't encourage them by implying it's every iPhone models goal to get thinner...
 
And it is essential for Apple to get the iPhone even thinner because ... ? I think Apple should realize some time that a phone that is too thin makes no sense (in an ergonomic and handling way) ... Don't encourage them by implying it's every iPhone models goal to get thinner...

In order for it to be essential to remove or replace the 3.5mm jack, the phone would have to be thinner than 5mm. Since all iPhones are currently thicker than 7mm, so shaving of 1mm has nothing to do with it.

EXCEPT: the 3.5mm hardware in its entirety takes up over 184mm of cubic space inside the iPhone, so shaving off 1mm will definitely benifit from having more internal space without the audio jack in order to spread out the remaining components. And keep in mind, even if they don't make the iPhone any thinner, they would still need more room inside to add new features, like the Taptic Engine in the 6S, just to keep the phone the same size it is now.
 
Given Apple's upsell strategy perfectly working on iToys, maybe they believe that who's not satisfied with Mini specs jumps directly to the Pro

iOS is always going to be different because it's not up against Windows. The Mac will always have to play second fiddle to Windows so the strategy for promoting the two shouldn't be the same. Windows users are attracted to Windows for largely the same reason people are attracted to iOS—because that's what everyone else is using. Macs don't get that benefit.

Heck I know a number of software developers who will only use Windows, but bought iMacs to run it on, simply because of the design aesthetic.

I would hazard a guess that they are very much the exception to the buying public. Developers always have oddball demands of their machines.

I would go so far as to say that just like the low end Mac user, Apple is not really interested in serving the Windows customers who don't want to pay a premium either, and that approach doesn't seem to be hurting their Mac sales one bit.

Let's stop repeating Apple's marketing chatter, shall we? If they aren't interested in catering to the low-end, then the Mac Mini shouldn't exist at all, neither should the iPhone 5C. Apple very desperately wants to cater to the low-end without damaging their high-end business. And that's perfectly understandable. But talk of the low end here isn't even relevant. We're talking about a mid-range, headless product between the Mini and the Pro. None of the Windows users I'm thinking of were looking for cheap machines. They were willing to pay, but to get what they wanted, they had to start climbing up into the Pro prices which is, I think we can all agree, unreasonable for individual users. And from what I've seen, an all-in-one like the iMac generally doesn't appeal to the Windows crowd.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: the iMac needs to die. They can keep redesigning it, making it thinner with each iteration (at the cost of features users will want) but there's no avoiding the obvious. It's time for the iMac to go and make room for a really good mid-range, headless Mac.

Apple may not have the dominant platform, but they are selling more Macs year after year relative to the rest of PC industry that caters to Windows. And friends like mine partially explain some portion of that, however small.

That's great and I love that, but it sidesteps the point I'm making. For many years Apple put out campaigns trying to lure Windows users away and try a Mac. And for all that time, they offered nothing that would appeal to a majority of those potential switchers. It makes no sense.
 
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Article Link: What's Coming From Apple in 2016: Apple Watch 2, iPhone 6c, iPhone 7, Skylake MacBooks, and More

Alas, no mention of what I'd like to see in 2016.

1. Mac Light (or Lite): A laptop based on Apple's own iOS chips. Price it like an iPad.

2. Mac Sturdy: Just joking about the name, but Apple needs a laptop like the white MacBooks of years past. Make it ideal for schools and parents. Sturdy not absurdly thin. Easy to upgrade. Easy to fix. It's ridiculous to ask middle schools to buy laptops as fragile and hard to service as the MBA.
 
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A camera on the AppleWatch holds the same value as why there's a camera on the iPhone. If it's the only one you have with you, it's highly valuable in situations where you'd like to get a photo. The next generation AppleWatch is likely to continue the procession towards independence from the iPhone, so having a camera on your Watch is one step closer towards not having to carry an iPhone, towards making the AppleWatch their only device for some people.

It could also be what it takes to finally make FaceTime a popular method of communication. FaceTime has been slowly becoming more and more popular but it's always taken a back seat to iMessage. With no keyboard on the Watch, FaceTime is better suited to take a leading role on how you communicate from your wrist.

From a technical perspective, a single wide lens with a 180° of view could serve as both a front facing camera and a point and shoot. Which portion of the photo to use and image distortion correction can be done in software.

U forgot to include an appropriate image sensor into your set-up. VGA resolution is so out of date ;-) Equipment for "detectives" can be found elsewehere, if you like such tools.
 
I've known loads of Windows users over the years who wanted to switch to Macs but couldn't find an option that they were comfortable with. Apple has never played to those people despite all the switcher/Mac-and-PC campaigns they've run in the past. Coming from the PC world, none of them wanted an all-in-one iMac. They balked at the outrageous cost of the Mac Pros and were amused and put off by the underpowered Mini with no expansion options.

There's this sweet spot for a desktop Mac that Apple is either blind to or completely unaware of. I've never understood what's going on there. They could have so many Windows switchers. I think a headless, mid-range Mac with a reasonable amount of upgradeability is a no-brainer addition to Apple's line-up but it continues to not exist. Crazy.

Exactly my mindset. Its the reason I have hackintoshed for as long as I have for the desktops, theres no Apple option that does the job I need anywhere near as well. Sadly this has the potential to push me out of the Apple ecosystem, as the moment I can no longer hackintosh, I go completely linux and leave the mbp, and i-devices behind.
 
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I wonder when we will see a bigger Imac screen from Apple!

Also can we expect a standalone 5k screen from Apple anytime soon?
 
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Agreed with some people, here a mac with i5-i7 specs desktop, for users who want a desktop, but do not want to go to a AIO or a Mac Pro. Maybe something starting at £700. May sell quite well. i5, 1tb, 8GB, and Iris Pro starting from that price. T
 
We the content creators need a macbook pro 15" with:

1) 32GB RAM Capacity
2) 4 or 6 GB VRAM dedicated videocard
3) 4K resolution Screen
4) New ultra fast ports
 
Problems: 1. no audio jack on iPhone 7. Unless they figure something out that works well, but 3.5mm jacks are a standard, and Apple is good at creating standards, but also good at creating bad "standards". This could be the final straw for too many folks, me included.

As for a 4" iPhone. I'm cool with that. Some folks like smaller phones, and that's just fine. The fact some complain about a smaller iPhone is what really makes me wonder. If you don't like it, don't buy it. (ibid.)
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I prefer my 6s plus over the 5s..

It seems Apple's current strategy is to flood the market with different versions of the same devices and hope for the best. it will all end in tears

In tears???? What's wrong with you?
 
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I predict more predictions :D

I'd like to see Mac Mini with an SSD as standard instead of an option.

the 2.5-inch in the mini is gonna get full anyway, and since users are more likely to expand it by attaching usb 3 storage bigger capacity 3.5 inch drives, Apple may as well use ssd by default for fast boot up time.

(What's with all the 4K displays on Mac's?.... It's fine for those that have 4K,, much in the U.S but what about the rest of the world) ? If there is gonna be 4K on Mac, then don't expect same price..
 
I'm wondering: What content do you have that benefits from 4K?

Most people aren't buying features because we need them. I'd say here are a few reasons though:
- cutting edge
- apple fans, we want and expect the best
- not let the competition get ahead
- 4k screens look amazing

I for one have my fingers crossed the new mbp15 will have it. Been jealous of my dell friends who have had it for the two lastest releases of the xps.
 
You're not wondering, you're trolling for a argument.

Happy New year!!

No actually - I was wondering what 4K content you actually have that could benefit from being played through a 4K AppleTV?

Simple as that.


Most people aren't buying features because we need them. I'd say here are a few reasons though:
- cutting edge
- apple fans, we want and expect the best
- not let the competition get ahead
- 4k screens look amazing

I for one have my fingers crossed the new mbp15 will have it. Been jealous of my dell friends who have had it for the two lastest releases of the xps.

AppleTV probably won't get 4K support until iTunes Store gets such content - Apple aren't going to introduce functionality that Apple itself can't provide content for.
 
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Wonder if a 17" MBP will come back? 4K display, up to 32gb ram, and one of those new Mobile Xeon processors. A better GPU, then in the 15". P3 display. Something much more powerful, for the content creators on the go. A kind of mobile version of the Mac Pro.
 
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AppleTV probably won't get 4K support until iTunes Store gets such content - Apple aren't going to introduce functionality that Apple itself can't provide content for.

Touche. I'm more just want it on a laptop already.
 
I was hoping for discussion on a refreshed Airport Extreme and Time Capsule that supports the latest "Wave 2" 802.11ac WiFi capabilities. My 2008 Time Capsule is getting very long in the tooth.
 
I don't really understand what value there is to adding a camera to the watch. I haven't ever found myself wanting or needing a camera.

Any ideas?

I just purchased one with a 5Mpx camera, 32GB memory and a SIM card. This makes sense, and I can leave my iPhone at home, and since it runs Android, I can "mirror" applications and get a bigger screen when I need it. There is nothing Apple can do about the positioning of the ear - that we use to hear, the mouth that we use to speak and eyes that we use to see. With a camera I can let other see me while we talk.A BT earpiece works fine in the ear with it. Who needs an iPhone?
 
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