Mac Power Users

611: Unleashed, Indeed

Oct 20, 2021
Dive into Apple's latest innovations as hosts discuss the powerful M1 Pro and M1 Max chips in the new MacBook Pros. They explore nostalgic moments, the transition to Apple Silicon, and critiques of past products like the touch bar. The conversation also highlights new audio and display advancements, the significance of reintroduced ports, and how banking tech is evolving. Listeners can catch insights on human-curated playlists in Apple Music, encapsulating a blend of tech excitement and personal experiences with device upgrades.
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INSIGHT

A Big Moment for Apple

  • This hardware "leapfrog jump" event is significant for its technological advancements.
  • It's comparable to the Intel switch and the SSD transition, marking a pivotal moment in Apple's history.
INSIGHT

Midpoint of Transition

  • Tim Cook confirmed that Apple's two-year transition to Apple Silicon is at its midpoint.
  • This halfway mark offers a chance to consider the potential trajectory of the transition.
ANECDOTE

Touch Bar's Demise

  • Stephen Hackett expresses mild surprise at the Touch Bar's removal, a significant reversal of a 2016 design choice.
  • He speculates about the internal dynamics at Apple that might have led to the Touch Bar's demise and ultimate removal.
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