Connected 492: What is the But For?
Mar 6, 2024
Topics include cutting a MacBook Air in half and joining it to an iPad with magnets, Tim Cook's remarks on generative AI, the European Commission's fine on Apple, creating a Macpad hybrid device, integrating Mac OS and iPad OS environments, and discussing website building tools and MacBook Air features.
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Tim Cook's Hints
- Tim Cook often hints at upcoming products years in advance.
- In 2013, he dismissed AR glasses but highlighted the wrist's potential, foreshadowing the Apple Watch.
Apple's AI Strategy
- Apple strategically acknowledges its AI development without revealing specifics.
- This reassures users and investors, countering competitors' perceived advancements.
PWA Reversal
- Apple initially planned to remove PWAs from iOS 17.4 but reversed the decision.
- They now allow third-party browsers but restrict PWAs to WebKit, possibly due to EU feedback.