Apple's Future Products Wishlist
A wishlist for Apple devices includes e-ink monitors, Kindle-like e-reader, and a foldable iPhone. The speaker discusses potential plans for foldable devices, a fitness band, and the importance of glass and health tracking. Apple Devices Wishlist: Smart lighting, integrated kitchen appliances, and a pro productivity app.
00:00:00 In this episode of the MacRumors Show, the hosts discuss their wishlist for Apple devices, specifically mentioning e-readers. They highlight the advantages of e-ink displays and suggest the possibility of a book subscription service. While there have been rumors of Apple's interest in e-ink technology, no concrete plans have been confirmed.
📚 Apple should make an e-reader with ink display for a better reading experience
🔒 Apple could offer a subscription service for e-books with ecosystem advantages
🎧 Apple could also support audiobooks on the e-reader with Bluetooth connectivity
00:07:03 A wishlist for Apple devices: e-ink monitors, Kindle-like e-reader, and a foldable iPhone with iPadOS capabilities. The dream is to have a phone that can replace other devices, like an iPad and a desktop Mac.
📚 The speaker expresses interest in e-ink technology for Apple devices, highlighting its gentleness on the eyes and digital minimalism.
🤔 The speaker discusses their preference for Kindle e-reader over physical books due to its convenience and ease of carrying.
💭 The speaker imagines the integration of Apple e-reader into the ecosystem, emphasizing features like fast connection with airpods and lock screen widgets.
📱 The speaker expresses their desire for an iPhone fold with iPad-like capabilities, such as multitasking and connecting to external displays.
💻 The speaker envisions the iPhone fold becoming their main device, replacing the need for an iPhone, iPad, and desktop Mac.
00:14:07 In this video, the speaker discusses Apple's potential plans for foldable devices and a fitness band. They explore the limitations and possibilities of these devices and the potential benefits they could offer. The speaker also mentions the importance of glass in foldable devices and the role of health tracking in a fitness band.
Apple is exploring the possibility of creating a foldable iPhone with under-display Face ID and camera in the future.
Apple's reluctance to release foldable devices may be due to their desire for a glass-like tactile experience and the need for durable and mass-production processes.
There is a demand for a fitness band from Apple that offers health tracking and ring-closing capabilities as a more discreet alternative to the Apple Watch.
A ring-like device that tracks health metrics, such as temperature, may also be a possible future product from Apple.
00:21:12 A discussion about potential Apple devices includes a fitness band for kids, a soundbar with built-in Apple TV, a standalone e-reader called iBook, a foldable iPhone called iPhone Fold, and a TV with theater branding.
Apple may introduce a fitness band as an alternative to the Apple Watch for tracking activity and encouraging fitness.
A sound bar that can use HomePods as surround speakers and incorporate Apple TV functionality is a potential product Apple could release.
Apple may also develop a TV with integrated Apple TV capabilities and explore different form factors for the HomePod.
00:28:18 A wishlist for Apple devices includes a TV with a sleek design and seamless integration, a coffee maker with smart functionality, and health integration for monitoring caffeine consumption.
📺 Apple TV: Wishlist for a proper television with great design, built-in speakers, and improved wall mounting system.
🔊 Audio: Desire for better sound quality on larger TVs, integrating HomePods as speakers, and adding an integrated camera for video calls.
☕ Coffee Maker: Ecosystem advantage of a coffee maker connected to the Home app, with rich shortcuts integration and Apple Health integration.
00:35:23 Apple Devices Wishlist: Smart lighting, integrated kitchen appliances, and a pro productivity app. A wish for Apple to improve existing apps and create new ones for a seamless and efficient user experience.
🏠 Integration of smart devices in the kitchen for a better user experience
✏️ Desire for a more integrated and powerful productivity app
💺 Wish for a comfortable office chair
00:42:30 An Apple Devices Wishlist: from elegant design to innovative features like charging and smart furniture, this video explores the possibilities for Apple's future products.
💡 Apple could potentially create aesthetically designed standing desks and office chairs.
🔌 Apple could integrate features like built-in charging and spatial awareness into their desks.
💺 The desks and chairs could have features like posture tracking and health metrics monitoring.
📱📺🕹️ There is potential for Apple to create customizable desks with integrated speakers and cable management.
🖊️🔋 The desks could have writable surfaces and display battery levels or widgets.
🚗 Although these ideas may seem unlikely in the near future, considering Apple's expansion into other industries like cars, they are not entirely far-fetched.
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