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What's Next for Apple in 2014: iWatch, Larger iPhone 6, 12.9-inch iPad Pro
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I'll probably get the smaller iPhone 6, unless the 5.7" model reduces the bezel by quite a bit. I'll have to see it first. Not a fan of phablets. Also not much of a fan of 16:9 for a phone.
Definitely want an iPad Pro for drawing, photography and design work. Hope it's quite powerful with a decent amount of RAM, reduced bezel so it's not a monster, maybe a screen size closer to 11.9" instead? Would like a display that can be calibrated, pressure and tilt sensitivity built-in for stylus (it is for pros and creatives, right?), better file management and multitasking in iOS 8, and a USB port with either basic peripheral support, or a Pro App Store where you can install hardware support from manufacturers. I mean, it's eventually going to happen right? People aren't going to be using desktops forever, though they certainly have their use right now. But for some creative work tablets could do. I'd love to do real work on an iPad, Apple just needs to reduce the friction for it to be viable. If they don't watch out all of the creatives will be doing their work on Surface Pros in another 5 years. I really like the pressure-sensitive stylus support and ability to run apps like the full version of Photoshop. Don't really care for much else about it, but really want something more powerfulboth in apps, operating system and hardware that lets me kick back and work on the go. With more powerful hardware it's possible to have high end, touch-optimized apps.
I'm hoping that they have two screen sizes for the Pro. Think of it like this: iPad Air = MacBook Air 13", iPad Mini = MacBook Air 11", iPad Pro 12.9" = MacBook Pro 15", iPad Pro 9.7 or 10.9" = MacBook Pro 13". The smaller iPad Pro would overlap with the bigger iPad Air just like the smaller MacBook Pro overlaps with the bigger MacBook Air. I'd love extra power without compromising on the portability. The Mini Retina was able to do that, you'd think a future iPad Pro could do that at a size similar to the Air. Though there are good reasons for Apple to nix the two MacBook Air sizes and just go with one retina 12" model.
Definitely getting an iWatch. I've been wanting a new watch (just one that looks nicer) for years but have been holding out to see what happens with iWatch. Why spend $150-200 on a watch that can only tell time and looks nice? An iWatch will probably be $300 or less and do much more and look nice too.
Looks like the end of 2014 is going to be an expensive one. Already saved up the money for the iPad Pro and skipped the 5S so I can get an upgrade. iWatch is what will push me over the limit lol. Oh and I still need a new display, but my rMBP can't run 4K so I hope they at least update to a newer Thunderbolt Display with USB 3.0 inputs.
Definitely want an iPad Pro for drawing, photography and design work. Hope it's quite powerful with a decent amount of RAM, reduced bezel so it's not a monster, maybe a screen size closer to 11.9" instead? Would like a display that can be calibrated, pressure and tilt sensitivity built-in for stylus (it is for pros and creatives, right?), better file management and multitasking in iOS 8, and a USB port with either basic peripheral support, or a Pro App Store where you can install hardware support from manufacturers. I mean, it's eventually going to happen right? People aren't going to be using desktops forever, though they certainly have their use right now. But for some creative work tablets could do. I'd love to do real work on an iPad, Apple just needs to reduce the friction for it to be viable. If they don't watch out all of the creatives will be doing their work on Surface Pros in another 5 years. I really like the pressure-sensitive stylus support and ability to run apps like the full version of Photoshop. Don't really care for much else about it, but really want something more powerfulboth in apps, operating system and hardware that lets me kick back and work on the go. With more powerful hardware it's possible to have high end, touch-optimized apps.
I'm hoping that they have two screen sizes for the Pro. Think of it like this: iPad Air = MacBook Air 13", iPad Mini = MacBook Air 11", iPad Pro 12.9" = MacBook Pro 15", iPad Pro 9.7 or 10.9" = MacBook Pro 13". The smaller iPad Pro would overlap with the bigger iPad Air just like the smaller MacBook Pro overlaps with the bigger MacBook Air. I'd love extra power without compromising on the portability. The Mini Retina was able to do that, you'd think a future iPad Pro could do that at a size similar to the Air. Though there are good reasons for Apple to nix the two MacBook Air sizes and just go with one retina 12" model.
Definitely getting an iWatch. I've been wanting a new watch (just one that looks nicer) for years but have been holding out to see what happens with iWatch. Why spend $150-200 on a watch that can only tell time and looks nice? An iWatch will probably be $300 or less and do much more and look nice too.
Looks like the end of 2014 is going to be an expensive one. Already saved up the money for the iPad Pro and skipped the 5S so I can get an upgrade. iWatch is what will push me over the limit lol. Oh and I still need a new display, but my rMBP can't run 4K so I hope they at least update to a newer Thunderbolt Display with USB 3.0 inputs.
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I just don't see it. It could be Apple's biggest bust in a while.
They should table that and work on the Apple TV instead.
Or maybe it's because I'm not a watch wearer.
I just don't see it. It could be Apple's biggest bust in a while.
They should table that and work on the Apple TV instead.
Or maybe it's because I'm not a watch wearer.
I just don't see it. It could be Apple's biggest bust in a while.
They should table that and work on the Apple TV instead.
Or maybe it's because I'm not a watch wearer.
Appl ehas more than enough cash and available resources to attempt multiple product investments at once.
it doesn't have to be one or the other.
They are always way off on the iphone 6 renderings. There is no way a larger screen apple phone will have anywhere near that dopey large bezel. Apple has consistently said they will only make a large phone if it can be easily operated with one hand. So it follows that it will only be marginally larger and very little bezel to compensate. Whether that signals the end of the home button is still up in the air. In any case, look for a new design.
tl;dr - person who doesn't use iOS 7 calls iOS 7 a usability mess.
Reminds me of the people who still try to joke about Apple Maps.
I didn't know you were the one to designate what goes on the front page. I thought arn did that.
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Same here, want a new display before getting the new Pro!
In the hope that Apple sees this:
I'm in the same situation. No MacPro with old Apple 27' Thunderbolt displays or third party displays.
But, but, Jony knows what we want - more stark white background overlaid with yellow fonts.
Am I the only one who's had enough of the iOS 7 debacle?
Truly a design genius, that Jony Ive!
I don't think Smart watches will ever replace smartphones. The screens on those things are too damn small. Also, the technology isn't quite near for it to induce customers. Perhaps it's a good add-on, but not good enough to convince me to replace my smartphone with it.
As for the TV. I don't think we'll see one at all. I was willing to fork over my money for one, but I don't see Apple releasing one.
Who ever said that it was the smart watches intention/purpose to replace smartphones?
Availability on December 35th, 2014.
I feel like one if the few people actually excited about an iWarch , assuming Apple gets it right and can make it meaningful to own. Despite some peoples opinions, I used a 6th gen iPod nano that I win as a watch and received many complements, even in an internship interview. The trick is to get a quality band.
On OSX 10.10 rather than feature creep, I would prefer to see stability creep (tick-tock) and backward compatibility with older hardware and software creep, so there is a bridge version as Apple does sometimes do with hardware and software.
At some point Apple is going to converge OSX and iOS to a large degree, but before they do I would like to see something that throws fewer folks under the bus and tosses fewer babies out with the bathwater.
Imagine all the people who would BUY a modern Mac (new revenue) if only it reasonably ran the software environment their workflow and data library already has. Definitely a market Apple has never addressed, and it is definitely low hanging fruit. OS capability and maybe an external connector dongle. Done. PowerPC chip in the dongle over TB2??
Rocketman
At some point Apple is going to converge OSX and iOS to a large degree, but before they do I would like to see something that throws fewer folks under the bus and tosses fewer babies out with the bathwater.
Imagine all the people who would BUY a modern Mac (new revenue) if only it reasonably ran the software environment their workflow and data library already has. Definitely a market Apple has never addressed, and it is definitely low hanging fruit. OS capability and maybe an external connector dongle. Done. PowerPC chip in the dongle over TB2??
Rocketman
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I have 1 month with my iphone 5s (my first iphone ever) and I DONT need! or want a bigger iphone! this is good for my hand, is enough...
mac os x like iOS 7 GOD PLEASE NO!!!!!!!!!! that "minimal" design of iOS is really bad! is too minimal... It looks like Windows phone os... so bad... please dont ruin mac os x
mac os x like iOS 7 GOD PLEASE NO!!!!!!!!!! that "minimal" design of iOS is really bad! is too minimal... It looks like Windows phone os... so bad... please dont ruin mac os x
Here is hoping for a larger screen and would also like to see some major software improvements. Not just new bling. The ability to know where I am and based off what I have done in the past preset it to me..... Almost like what friends is doing but without having to launch an app.
Example:
I am at starbucks, check me in via yelp like have done before, start the starbucks app and have it ready to pay without having to launch the app manually.
Example:
I am at starbucks, check me in via yelp like have done before, start the starbucks app and have it ready to pay without having to launch the app manually.