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Tim Cook on merging macOS and iOS: “I don’t think that’s what users want”

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Re: Tim Cook on merging macOS and iOS: “I don’t think that’s what users want”

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> Operating systems have matured and have become relatively stable. The bugs in High Sierra (passwordless root [1], APFS data loss [2], the App Store preferences vulnerability [3]) seem to suggest otherwise. I have a MBP at work which is still on Sierra, maybe next summer I will be confident enough to upgrade... [1]: https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/28/16711782/apple-macos-hig... [2]: https://www.macrumors.com/2018/0…

Yes these are serious bugs and it's important for Apple to prioritize security. Apple could be doing a better job here. My point was that many users have gone from running apps on OS's to browsers. The focus has shifted from producing the best-in-class OS to creating an OS which can run a best-in-class browser. With this in mind, does MacOS need to be #1 priority at Apple? Security still needs to be a priority across…

It doesn't "need" to be a priority. However, some Apple products (the MBP in particular) were big among professional users who now feel a little left behind.

Also, This is not limited to the software level. See the new MBP: there is no option for a laptop with top specs and no Touch Bar.

Re: Tim Cook on merging macOS and iOS: “I don’t think that’s what users want”

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post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes these are serious bugs and it's important for Apple to prioritize security. Apple could be doing a better job here. My point was that many users have gone from running apps on OS's to browsers. The focus has shifted from producing the best-in-class OS to creating an OS which can run a best-in-class browser. With this in mind, does MacOS need to be #1 priority at Apple? Security still needs to be a priority across…

It doesn't "need" to be a priority. However, some Apple products (the MBP in particular) were big among professional users who now feel a little left behind. Also, This is not limited to the software level. See the new MBP: there is no option for a laptop with top specs and no Touch Bar.

Yeah agreed that Apple could be doing more with their Mac product line. I would like a better MacBook Air (with retina and less bezel around the screen....more like the Dell XPS 13) and a more powerful reasonably priced Mac Mini.
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