Victor Marks
This week on the AppleInsider Podcast, Apple has announced a huge amount of new hardware including new iMacs, iPads, and AirPods — but all eyes are on the March 25 "Its show time" event.
AppleInsider editor Victor Marks and writer William Gallagher answer listener emails and discuss:
- Apple announced a lot of refreshed products, including William's favorite: the iMac. But William does mention that there's a sort of blurring of the lines, and it's not always easy to know which to buy when choosing a new machine
- Victor likes the idea of AirPods that have "Hey Siri" functionality always on. This is a game-changer for Voice First interfaces.
- Apple's news service looks like it's getting ready to launch, and Victor isn't as excited about the subscription model as he is about being able to unsubscribe easily.
- AirPower seems imminent. In a year's time we went from, it's impossible, to Apple hiding all mention of it, to it looking like an inevitability. There are clues that AirPower support is in the iOS beta.
- Goldman Sachs's CEO may be in the audience at the March 25th event, another clue that the financial product for Apple Wallet could be happening.
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Show note links:
- Mac mini, iMac, iMac Pro: How to choose the best desktop Mac for your needs and budget
- Apple's new 2019 iMacs deliver twice the speed as previous model, Vega graphics option
- AirPower production approved earlier in 2019, rumor says, pointing to imminent release
- Everything new in iOS 12.2 beta 6: AirPower support & AppleCare+
- Apple unveils new AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, 50% more talk time & 'Hey Siri' [u]
- The Wall Street Journal reportedly joins Apple News service, NYT and Washington Post decline
- Inductive Apple Pencil charging tech reportedly too expensive for 2019 iPad Air & mini
- Microsoft brings formerly Windows-centric Defender antivirus to macOS
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2 Comments
With the release of the new iPads, iMacs, and AirPods immediately prior to the March 25 event I feel like I've eaten the dessert before the meal and I'm not really hungry anymore. I realize that Apple wanted to keep primary focus on whatever it is they'll be showing us on March 25th, but the timing coupled with all the "subscription" rumors makes me cautious that the main course is going to be some bland meatloaf, instant potatoes, and lima beans. I certainly hope that this is not the case and whatever Apple shows us next week makes the past couple of weeks of hardware goodies pale in comparison to the mind blowing announcements on the 25th. At least I've already had dessert, so worst case I can still savor the sweet memories of the past couple of weeks if the 25th is a shrug.
Not interested in Apple Television shows or News subscription, that is if they will even be available in Canada. I just want a bump up in space and features in iCloud. Double or triple the space at each paid tier. An updated TimeMachine that let you back up to iCloud. That I would be excited for.