We Fixed Apple's Product Lines (The MacRumors Show S02E29)
The hosts discuss simplifying Apple's product lineup, including the iPhone and iPad. Suggestions include three sizes for the iPhone 15 and one standard model for the iPad. They propose revamping the MacBook, iMac, and AirPods product lines. Also, suggestions for a low-cost TV stick and sound bar for Apple TV.
00:00:00 In this episode of the MacRumors Show, the hosts discuss how to simplify Apple's product lineup, particularly the iPhone. They suggest bringing back a smaller pro model and removing the mini and max distinctions. They propose having three sizes for the iPhone 15: mini (5.8-inch), standard (6.1-inch), and max (6.7-inch). They also suggest rebranding the iPhone SE as a recycled version of a previous model.
💡 The hosts discuss ways to simplify Apple's product lineup and address the overwhelming number of iPhone choices.
📱 They suggest bringing back the iPhone SE as a Pro Mini and rebranding the current lineup to include a standard model, two Pro Models, and the Mini.
👥 They debate the popularity of a Pro version of the Mini and propose streamlining the lineup to three sizes: small, medium, and large.
00:09:09 The transcript discusses the ideal lineup for Apple's products, suggesting a new SE model every two years, two sizes for the Pro models, and a standard 15-inch iPhone. It also proposes simplifying the iPad lineup to just one standard model.
📱 For the iPhone lineup, there should be a new SE model every two years, while the Pro lineup should have two sizes instead of three.
💡 The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro should come in two sizes, with the sweet spot being 5.8 inches.
📚 The naming scheme for the iPhone should indicate size rather than performance.
🖥️ The iPad lineup should be simplified, with just one standard iPad model.
00:18:18 The video discusses potential changes to Apple's iPad product line, including the idea of having an iPad Mini Pro and a larger iPad Ultra. The hosts also suggest simplifying the lineup and eliminating the ninth generation iPad.
📱 Propose a simplified and streamlined iPad product line, with one standard size iPad and one larger iPad Pro model.
🔶 Suggest introducing an iPad SE as an entry-level option, similar to the iPhone SE.
🖥️ Advocate for an iPad Ultra as a high-end, 14-inch model with more features and laptop-like capabilities.
00:27:26 A proposal to revamp Apple's iPad and MacBook product lines, with focus on creating affordable options and improving display sizes and performance.
📱 The iPad lineup should be revamped with the iPad SE for kids and casual users, the standard iPad for general use, and the iPad Air for students.
💻 The MacBook lineup should include a MacBook SE for an affordable entry-level option and larger display sizes for the MacBook Pro.
💡 The chip options for the MacBook lineup should include the M1 for the MacBook SE and the M2 Pro for the larger MacBook Pro models.
00:36:34 Apple's product lineup should include a cheap MacBook SE with a similar design to the MacBook Pro, but with stripped-down features. The MacBook Air should have a slight price increase and be named simply MacBook. The MacBook Pro lineup should come in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. The iMac lineup should consist of 24-inch and 29-inch models. The Mac Mini could be merged with the Mac Studio to create a single option.
👍 Create a new MacBook SE as a cheap model with similar design to the MacBook Pro but with stripped-down features.
💻 Simplify the MacBook lineup by removing the touch bar and unnecessary options, and offering only two sizes for the MacBook and MacBook Pro.
🖥️ Propose a new iMac lineup with two sizes for the iMac and iMac Pro, and combining the Mac Mini and Mac Studio into one version called the Mac.
00:45:41 Apple's product lines should be consolidated and simplified, with different chip models determining the size and height of each device. The iMac and iMac Pro should have two options each, with similar designs and colors. AirPods should have a lower-priced variant and a tipless version. Apple TV should have one model with a larger storage capacity.
📱 Apple should simplify its product lines by offering two sizes for each device, such as the M2 model and the M2 Ultra model for Macs.
💻 The Mac Pro should have a design similar to the Pro Display XDR, with a lattice back and fun color options.
🎧 AirPods should have models like AirPods Pro without silicon tips and a lighter version called AirPods Airports Max se.
📺 The Apple TV should be simplified to one model with one storage configuration, eliminating the confusion of different variants.
00:54:50 Discussion on the possibility of Apple creating a low-cost TV stick and a sound bar as part of their Apple TV product line, along with suggestions for consistent color options across all devices.
📺 A low-cost Apple TV Stick that is easy to use and suitable for everyday content is suggested.
🎮 There is a need for a more high-performance Apple TV option for enthusiasts with home theater setups.
🍏 Apple's focus on premium offerings and reluctance to introduce lower-performing products prevents the release of a low-cost Apple TV Stick.
💡 A suggestion is made for Apple to offer an Apple TV Stick, an Apple TV Box, and an Apple TV Bar (a soundbar) to cater to different user needs.
🎨 Consistency in color options across Apple's product lines, with vibrant colors for entry-level products and richer colors for pro models, is proposed.
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