Techmeme Ride Home (Bonus) iPhone Event Debrief With John Voorhees of MacStories
Sep 14, 2019
John Voorhees, a contributor at MacStories, joins the discussion to dissect the latest iPhone event. They dive into the backlash the event received, questioning whether it was truly boring or a pivotal moment for Apple. The conversation covers the incremental updates in the iPhone 11's camera, the surprising lack of tracking tags despite new tech, and recent enhancements to Apple devices, including charging improvements. They also unveil expectations for Apple's future innovations as the tech landscape evolves.
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Declining Excitement Around Apple Events
- Apple events, especially iPhone reveals, are becoming less exciting due to incremental updates.
- This is causing some to question their value, like Charlie Rozelle suggesting Apple stop them.
Lack of Innovation
- Mark Gurman notes the lack of significant innovation in Apple's recent announcements.
- He points to incremental updates in the Apple Watch, iPad, and iPhone cameras.
iPhone 11 Marketing and Pricing
- The iPhone 11's marketing and pricing are key differentiators.
- It signifies a return to simpler branding and a more accessible price point.