One thing was missing from WWDC
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Visit squarespace.com and use code macaddress to get 10% off WWDC is where we get to see Apple show us where they're taking iOS, iPadOS and MacOS. And they showed us a lot! But don't forget the hardware, especially because the last remaining Mac to get the Apple Silicon treatment is the Mac Pro, and it's been two years. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @macaddressyt Facebook: @MacAddressChannel CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Introduction 0:43 The M2 has arrived 1:43 A new MacBook Air! 3:30 Thanks Squarespace 4:01 iPadOS gets Windows 5:24 Customizable like an Android 5:45 Watch your health in more detail 6:07 History repeating 7:13 Apple take the wheel 7:50 The rest 8:23 What are they doing, who is this for and when will we get it?
The video breaks down the WWDC 2022 announcements with a focus on hardware refreshes and software enhancements. Early on, the host emphasizes that Apple introduced the M2 alongside a new MacBook Air, marking the next step in Apple Silicon after the M1 era. The M2 is described as a modest upgrade over the M1, with two additional GPU cores, a ProRes acceleration media engine, and memory improvements up to 24 GB, all while keeping similar CPU core counts. The host notes the continued absence of Thunderbolt 4 support and multiple external display support, contrasting these limitations with the excitement around overall efficiency gains and new 5-nanometer process technology. The new MacBook Air is highlighted for adopting a Pro-inspired design, MagSafe, the same keyboard and notch styling, and a brighter, more capable display, though color options are criticized as less vibrant than the iMac’s palette. The discussion also covers pricing shifts, noting the start at $1,200 and how options align with the broader MacBook lineup, with a sense that Apple is tightening the price-to-performance balance rather than drastically redefining it. The section that follows pivots to software and services, arguing that the developer conference’s real impact lies in features like iPadOS enhancements, Stage Manager, iCloud collaboration tools, and health-focused innovations that broaden the ecosystem beyond pure hardware upgrades. The host highlights iPadOS as moving closer to macOS-like capabilities, especially with resizable windows and better window management for external displays, while acknowledging ongoing questions about practical usability on smaller iPad screens and the overall cohesion of Apple’s multi-device strategy. The video closes with reflections on the broader implications for users and developers, the uncertain launch timing for some features, and questions about whether Apple can translate these updates into a clear, unified user experience during the fall rollout.
Topics · technology · hardware · software · ecosystem · consumer electronics
Questions answered
- What is the M2 in relation to the M1, and what are the key hardware improvements?
- The M2 is the successor to the M1, delivering modest improvements such as two additional GPU cores, a ProRes hardware acceleration, support for up to 24 GB of memory, higher memory bandwidth, and a newer 5 nm process, while CPU core count remains similar to the M1.
- What are the notable software updates announced for iPadOS and the ecosystem?
- Notable software updates include iPadOS enhancements with resizable windows and Stage Manager improvements, expanded iCloud collaboration features, new health-related capabilities, and the introduction of passkeys and other security improvements across the ecosystem.