RedSoxFan9 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 https://www.apple.com/apple-events/ https://www.macrumors.com/2019/03/18/apple-has-wrapped-filming/ they also refreshed the iPad mini, the iPad Air, and iMac line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 New AirPods with Siri and wireless charging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 It's pretty bizarre that this week Apple has announced: -A new iPad Air, which is essentially a whole new line of iPads (even if it's made from the spare parts bin) -The first update to the iPad Mini in years. -Huge spec boosts to the iMac. -An update to the hugely successful AirPods. All in the week before they have a new service to launch. As for Apple's streaming service, I'm skeptical, but I also think they could take it in interesting directions. Is it really just going to be a new Netflix style service, or will it be a more Amazon Prime Video deal where they want to be the portal to all the other premium services? How much original content will they really make, and will any of it be any good? How much of it will be free to Apple device owners? Will it be accessible on non-Apple devices? Does Apple have anything new to add to streaming experience? I think the most likely answer is that they'll have a reduced Amazon model. They want to be the way you pay for and watch things like Starz and HBO, and maybe they have a unified interface for that (it's not hard to best Amazon in that regard). They'll have a small sampling of original content, some of which will be free to those with an Apple device. Most of it will suck. This is more about Apple trying to be a central point in video distribution than a real player in content. Then again, I've been quite wrong on Apple stuff lately, so don't trust my take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 I forgot apple’s plans for a video games subscription service. An iOS Mario Kart game is a possibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Airpods updated today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ort Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I can't ever remember Apple announcing products like this... three straight days of press release launches? Weird. The iPad lineup is confusing and muddled. The iMac updates are boring, but fine. Took too long... The AirPods are also boring... and I love it... because I have no desire to upgrade my current ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 The iPad lineup isn’t that bad especially when you compare it to their MacBook line. Theyre still using fusion drives in the iMac which is disappointing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ort Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Yeah, the MacBook lineup is also a hot mess. And yes, way worse than the iPads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 I hope Steven Spielberg shows up at this event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I saw a rumor of possible HBO for $10/month. My body is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Who will make a terrible Tim Apple joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Oh shit. $9.99/month for all magazines INCLUDING Family Sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 I'd rather subscribe to the Financial Times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 it would be kind of funny if the credit card is the best product they announce today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Are these Apple Arcade exclusives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Please give us a controller and the ability to play on Apple TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Emblazon said: Please give us a controller and the ability to play on Apple TV. they did say "First game subscription service for mobile, desktop, and living room" so I assume the games are crossplay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Apple's pitch for their TV service is that it's available on all our devices? Like it is with every other streaming service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 The Apple TV app is coming to the Mac. I'm disappointed they didn't cram it into iTunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Apple TV coming to Roku and Fire TV is a big deal. I guess that's one way to avoid the high price of the Apple TV box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 yeah there was no way apple was going to make a cheap streaming device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 hours ago, RedSoxFan9 said: I hope Steven Spielberg shows up at this event suck it netflix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ort Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 zzzzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I assume that Apple Channel subscriptions don't work outside of the Apple TV app (I think that's the same for Amazon Subscriptions? Amazon is on everything though, so it's less of a limitation). They made it very clear that Apple Arcade games only exist on Apple products, and that makes sense. I get the feeling that's the case for Apple News+ as well. If so, when you're browsing twitter on your PC and click a link to the WSJ, you won't be able to log-in to read it. Maybe they'll do some deep-linking things to push you to the app if you're on your phone, but who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Kumail Nanjiani sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 apple is trying to lower those labor costs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Very strange to announce these without a price. Surely they're far enough along that they know. Maybe they don't want to announce anything until people have seen / played the content that will be included so they can get headlines that say "Apple TV+ is $8/month, which is easily worth it for show X by itself." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 They’ll probably leak the price so people will get over the sticker shock by the time they officially announce the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 No announcement of paying for premium content within the Apple TV app, like HBO or CBS All Access. Just that the revamped app is coming in May. That's one month too late, Apple. I'm quite excited for the Apple credit card, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 So not only do you not get to visit the WSJ from the web, but you only have access to a ""curated collection of general interest news." 25 minutes ago, Emblazon said: No announcement of paying for premium content within the Apple TV app, like HBO or CBS All Access. Just that the revamped app is coming in May. That's one month too late, Apple. I'm quite excited for the Apple credit card, though. They did show that off. At ~59:10 in the event stream they show subscribing to Showtime in the TV app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 So no discounted subscriptions. Apple is starting to pepper in News+ articles in the News feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emblazon Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I was just looking at all the magazines News+ has and wow, for $10/month I think I'm going to jump on that. If only I had a new iPad Pro to read it all on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 On 3/25/2019 at 8:30 AM, RedSoxFan9 said: I hope Steven Spielberg shows up at this event Who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 https://9to5mac.com/2019/03/25/exclusive-first-look-at-apples-new-airpods-like-powerbeats-pro-truly-wireless-sport-headphones/ Good news if AirPods don’t fit you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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