The Vergecast Apple announces new iPhone SE, Mac Studio, M1 Ultra, and more
Mar 11, 2022
The hosts discuss Apple’s recent Peek Performance event, highlighting the new iPhone SE with its 5G capability and the raised price tag. They explore the upgraded iPad Air and the powerful Mac Studio, equipped with the M1 Ultra chip. There's skepticism about the real-world benefits of 5G in the U.S. and how Apple is evolving its product strategy to respond to user needs. The mixed reactions to the 27-inch 5K Studio Display are also covered, alongside a humorous take on a new product featuring the A13 chip.
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Millimeter Wave Testing
- Nilay Patel recalls testing Verizon's millimeter wave 5G in Manhattan, finding limited coverage.
- Verizon initially marketed millimeter wave as transformative 5G, requiring special antennas in iPhones.
Verizon's 5G Shift
- Verizon redefined 5G Ultra Wideband to include both millimeter wave and mid-band spectrum after initially emphasizing millimeter wave.
- The iPhone SE's lack of millimeter wave support suggests Verizon has shifted its 5G strategy.
Unfulfilled 5G Promises
- 5G hype promised transformative applications like telesurgery and competition with cloud services, but hasn't delivered.
- Carriers raised prices for phones and plans despite minimal performance improvements over 4G LTE.