Technology expert James Thomson and digital media specialist John Voorhees join the hosts for their annual predictions for 2024. They discuss the challenges of shipping, hilarious reactions to gift exchanges, southern food and math books, a math book with magic tricks, the rules of the 'pickies' contest, evaluating previous predictions, nutritious dog food, speculating on Apple's future events, and the future of laptops and form factors.
Apple opens up the iPhone to allow third party app stores in at least one country.
Apple introduces a new Apple Pencil Pro with advanced features and improved functionality.
Apple releases a Mac with a completely new design and form factor that is noticeably different from previous models.
Apple brings personal automations, similar to shortcuts on iOS, to macOS so users can automate tasks and actions on their Mac computers.
Apple unveils the M3 MacBook Air, discontinues the M2 MacBook Air, and continues to sell the M1 MacBook Air.
Deep dives
Apple allows a third party app store on the phone somewhere in the world
Apple opens up the iPhone to allow third party app stores in at least one country.
Apple Pencil Pro introduced
Apple introduces a new Apple Pencil Pro with advanced features and improved functionality.
New Mac with a brand new form factor
Apple releases a Mac with a completely new design and form factor that is noticeably different from previous models.
Personal automations come to macOS
Apple brings personal automations, similar to shortcuts on iOS, to macOS so users can automate tasks and actions on their Mac computers.
M3 MacBook Air introduced, M2 MacBook Air discontinued, M1 MacBook Air remains
Apple unveils the M3 MacBook Air, discontinues the M2 MacBook Air, and continues to sell the M1 MacBook Air
Prediction 1: Apple introduces new display technology
James predicts that Apple will introduce a new display technology, such as folding screens, mini-LED, or holographic displays, on an upcoming product.
Prediction 2: Apple unveils a new AI assistant named Siri
John predicts that Apple will unveil a new AI assistant that retains the Siri branding, but incorporates advanced generative AI capabilities for improved performance and accuracy.
Prediction 3: Apple ships an iPad with a larger screen
Jason predicts that Apple will release an iPad with a larger screen size, potentially surpassing the current 12.9-inch display found on the iPad Pro.
Prediction 4: Apple introduces a second USB-C port on the iPad Pro
James predicts that Apple will add a second USB-C port to the iPad Pro, allowing for improved connectivity and versatility.
Prediction 5: Apple makes a deal for live sports rights
Jason predicts that Apple will enter into a new sports rights-related deal, potentially securing broadcasting rights for a major sporting event or league.
The boys are back with their annual predictions for 2024! But first, there are gifts to be exchanged and a 2023 champion to be crowned.
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