Mac Power Users 568: Looking Toward 2021
Dec 27, 2020
The hosts reflect on the unexpected achievements of Apple during 2020 and the shift to remote work. They discuss the Mac's resurgence as a productivity tool, emphasizing improvements in performance and reliability. Insights into the challenges of navigating software in macOS Big Sur and the push for a slower macOS release cycle emerge. Aspirations for enhanced note-taking apps and hardware innovations, including a potential hybrid iMac, highlight their hopes for 2021. The conversation wraps with anticipations for Apple Silicon advancements and a more integrated ecosystem.
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Apple's Remote Work Shift
- Apple historically preferred employees working in the same building, exemplified by their spaceship campus.
- The pandemic forced Apple to adapt to remote work, potentially leading to more flexible work arrangements in the future.
WWDC's Virtual Shift
- WWDC's shift to virtual eliminated the in-person gathering of the Apple community.
- While beneficial for Apple's logistics, the virtual format sacrifices spontaneous interactions and community building.
Apple's 2020 Performance
- Apple released numerous software updates and hardware products in 2020, exceeding expectations.
- This overperformance is attributed to Apple's product pipeline, with much of the work predating the pandemic.