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The 2018 iPad Pro

Apple's latest lineup of products is more mixed up than ever, and to celebrate the new iPad Pros, Mac mini, and MacBook Air, I have created a compilation of the current Apple Product lineup as well as my ideal lineup. Some of these suggestions may be unrealistic, but Apple fans can only dream. First, lets look at the actual lineup.

Apple Product Lineup (November 2018)


iPad:

iPad mini (2015) - starts at $399

iPad 6th Generation (2018) - starts at $329

iPad Pro 10.5-inch (2017) - starts at $649

iPad Pro 11-inch (2018) - starts at $799

iPad Pro 12-inch (2018) - starts at $999

iPhone:

iPhone 7 (2016) - starts at $449

iPhone 8 (2017) - starts at $599

iPhone 8 Plus (2017) - starts at $699

iPhone XR (2018) - starts at $749

iPhone XS (2018) - starts at $999

iPhone XS Max (2018) - starts at $1,099

iPod:

iPod Touch 6th Generation (2015) - starts at $199

Mac:

Mac mini (2018) - starts at $799

MacBook (2017) - starts at $1,299

MacBook Air (2017) - starts at $1,000

MacBook Air with Retina display (2018) - starts at $1,199

MacBook Pro w/o Touch Bar (2017) - starts at $1,299

Macbook Pro with Touch Bar (2018) - starts at $1,799

21.5-inch iMac (2017) - starts at $1,099

21” iMac with a 4K Display (2017) - starts at $1,299

27” iMac with a 5K Display (2017) - starts at $1,799

iMac Pro (2017) - starts at $4,999

Mac Pro (2013) - starts at $2,999


Next, here is my ideal plan for Apple's 2019 and onwards product lineup.

Ideal Apple Product Lineup

iPad:

iPad mini (2018) - starts at $459 - originally started at $399
Announce a new iPad mini pairing the processor speed of the 10.5-inch iPad Pro, with support for the new Apple Pencil with wireless magnetic charging. Small increase in price for premium build materials. Possibly incorporate the ProMotion display.

iPad 6th Generation (2018) - starts at $329

iPad Pro 10.5-inch (2017) - starts at $549 - originally started at $649

Price drop as the device is one year out of date, it no longer is its starting price from 2017.

iPad Pro 11-inch (2018) - starts at $799

iPad Pro 12-inch (2018) - starts at $899

iPhone:

iPhone 8 (2017) - starts at $499 - originally started at $599

Drop iPhone 8 pricing while removing iPhone 7 from the device list.

iPhone 8 Plus (2017) - starts at $599 - originally started at $699

Similar iPhone 8 pricing drop, matching the price decrease.

iPhone XR (2018) - starts at $699 - originally started at $749

Dropped the price $50 to make it the phone to beat and slightly more affordable.

iPhone XS (2018) - starts at $999

iPhone XS Max (2018) - starts at $1,099

iPod:


iPod Touch 7th Generation (2018) - starts at $199

Announce a new iPod Touch with an updated A10 Fusion processor and camera. Preserve the headphone jack.

Mac:

Mac mini (2018) - starts at $799

12-inch MacBook (2017) - starts at $999 - originally started at $1,299
Lowered the price to match the speed of the device. 

MacBook Air (2017) - starts at $1,000

Discontinued and priced the MacBook Air to $999.

MacBook Air with Retina display (2018) - starts at $1,099 - originally started at $1,199

MacBook Pro w/o Touch Bar (2017) - starts at $1,299

Discontinued, replaced by the MacBook Air.

Macbook Pro with Touch Bar (2018) - starts at $1,599 - originally started at $1,799

Priced to match market trends plus the Apple tax. No longer necessary to specify Touch Bar as all MacBook Pro models from this point on include it.

21.5-inch iMac (2017) - starts at $1,099

Discontinued, replaced by the 21” iMac.

21” iMac with a 4K Display (2018) - starts at $1,099 - originally started at $1,299

Price matched the original non-Retina iMac, now with 128GB SSD standard. 8th Generation Intel i5 and i7 options.

27” iMac with a 5K Display (2018) - starts at $1,599 - originally started at $1,799

Lowered to be reasonable with the 21” iMac, now with 128GB SSD standard. 8th Generation Intel i5 and i7 options.

iMac Pro (2018) - starts at $4,999

Updated Xeon processors, 16 cores, parity with Mac Pro options, new AMD graphics options.

Mac Pro (2018) - starts at $2,999


Updated dramatically, new I/O, upgradable components. Thunderbolt 3 USB-C. Updated Xeon processors, 16 cores, parity with iMac Pro options, new AMD graphics cards.


I hope you all enjoy my new list of products and agree, leave a comment if you think I should change or add anything to this new lineup.

When I made the article:

The Intoxicating and Precarious World of Cryptocurrencies
Litecoin's price was at an astounding $23. And at this time I had only Ether and about $50 of it. I sold my Ether and decided to invest in Litecoin on September 18th when it was priced at $54.48. Now, 3 months later, Litecoin is now priced at an absurd $378 (when I'm writing this). Since last month the price of Litecoin increased by 416%. When I bought that $50 of Litecoin I never expected to make more than $50 back. But now, after only 3 months of waiting, I have made over $220 while just sitting back and maxin', relaxin', all cool just shootin' some b-ball out by the school.
Just think of the opportunities if I had invested more than just $50. What if I had invested $100; $500; $1000? The ability to make money off this relatively new market is tremendous. I will continue to follow the journey of my $50 until I sell it sometime in the future for, hopefully, millions.

Have you bought cryptocurrency before? What are your experiences? Comment down below.

This guide will show you how to install the iOS 11 Beta Profile on your device.

iOS Beta Profile: Download

watchOS Beta Profile: Download

tvOS Beta Profile: Download

macOS Beta Profile: Download

Source: Apple Betas Download Center

Scroll until you find the iOS Beta Profile and click the blue Download button.


Now a prompt will appear, click iPhone if the iOS Beta Software Profile is selected. If you want the watchOS Beta Software, download that instead.


Tap Install in the Settings app, then enter your passcode to continue.


Agree to the iOS Beta message from Apple so the process can be completed.


Now restart your device and check for updates! You should now see the iOS 11 beta software available for download.

   A group of Foxconn insiders (people directly involved with Apple's manufacturing of products) hosted an AMA on Reddit only days before WWDC begins. These claims have been verified and come directly from workers in close ties with Apple's manufacturing branches. Please note however that these responses are gathered directly from a team of workers not completely aware of every product or change that will occur in the future.

Original Reddit AMA Thread - Link

iPhone X

  • Production delayed. Fingerprint sensor under front glass. No sensor on back. 
  • Current leaked dummy models with rear Touch ID and another with steel bezels, are both false. Reports of models with rear Touch ID, but nothing concrete. "Out team thinks the previous design + camera authentication is more likely."
  • Rear Touch ID rumors are misinformation by Apple. 
  • Will look similar to current iPhone 7, but less bezels on top and bottom of display. Will use more glass. New Touch ID module. 
  • Bezels will be uniform across the entire border of the screen, except at the top. New rear camera module with vertical orientation. 
  • The front facing camera will protrude into the top of the screen. 
  • These mock ups are close to the real design.
  • Features include: increased water resistance, Wireless charging, Lightning port. No USB-C. 
  • Fast charging via Lightning. 
  • Front facing cameras will include facial detection and retina scanning for biometrics. 
  • Touch ID will be under the screen. 
  • 3GB of RAM. 

iPhone 7s

  • Will be announced alongside iPhone X in in th fall. Will use same aluminum unibody as current 7. 
  • Will not include wireless charging. 

Apple Glasses

  • Code named: "Project Mirrorshades - Apple Iris. Kopin NED Acetate frame. Polarized or prescription lens with Zeiss smart optics. Bone induction modules. Microphones (noise cancellation). Light sensor. Accelerometer for step tracking and head movement app navigation. Magnetometer for navigation. Capacitive Pavel. Ceramic battery. Apple chipset. Charging circuit. BL5. Induction module".
  • Delayed at least until 2018/2019. 
  • 65% chance the current project is cancelled. Very unique design and difficult to make. If done properly it could be as revolutionary as the first iPhone. 
  • Given cost of materials, expected MSRP around $600. 
  • Key feature would be bringing AR to mass market. 
  • 428 x 240 display resolution. 
  • Image will be displayed on the glass via a prism.. 
  • Optics made in Germany. 
  • Features include: Microphone for voice, magnetometer, accelerometer, touch sensitive strip on the arm. 
  • Being made in different colors: Crystal, Champaign, Black. Possibly available in polarized and prescription lenses. Frames will be made of cellulose acetate. P3 frame design. Two sizes, men and women. 

Siri Speaker

  • No recent information. Last design seen was similar to trash can Mac Pro, but smaller. 
  • Three prototypes tested: one with display, one without display, one without camera. 
  • Expected announcement at WWDC, but not shipping until end of 2017 due to delays. 
  • Will use a modified A9 SoC.

iMac

  • Incremental update in 2017. Full redesign in 2018. 
  • Updated design language. More glass and dark black body. 
  • New Design "somewhat" similar to Thunderbolt Display. Black finish will be similar to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 4. 
  • Will issue an updated report before October on status of the iMac and keyboard. 
  • New keyboard with "smart keys" coming alongside full redesign in 2018. 

New External Keyboard

  • Keys will have E-ink display embedded in key caps. Currently testing different B&W and color prototypes. 
  • Expected release date: late 2018 / early 2019. 
  • Low profile key travel, but totally different switch mechanism not made by apple. 

MacBook Pro

  • Bring back glowing apple logo. 
  • Glowing apple logo will come from new microLED panel, not the main display backlight. 
  • No changes to the current 4X Thunderbolt ports.
  • Future models could have E-ink keyboard. Touch bar will remain. 
  • E-ink keyboard can also light up, replace the standard backlighting. 
  • Updated 2017 with models with minor improvements are currently in production.
  • 32GB ram option for 2017 15" model. 

MacBook 12"

  • Not much information. Updated SoC for 2017, but no major changes.

Macbook Air

  • Will be discontinued. 

iPad

  • No information. 

Apple Watch

  • No information. 

Apple TV

  • No information. But will make a report in October. 

Apple Car

  • No information.

Summary compiled by Paige4o4 on Reddit

WWDC 2017 Predictions

WWDC is coming up in less than 20 days, so here is my yearly prediction list. I feel like this year the updates will be focused on polish rather than on important feature announcements, but here we go.

1. iOS 11 Announcement 


iOS 11 is set to bring big changes to iOS. It will be the 10th anniversary of the iPhone and this update will have to make waves to keep the iPhone interesting into 2018, especially with the attractiveness of Samsung's Galaxy S8 and increasing software competition with the Android operating system.

  • Dark Mode
Just like my prediction in 2016, I believe this will finally include the dark mode. The code has been inside of iOS 10 the entire time, unfinished of course, and a major upgrade of iOS would be the perfect opportunity to release such a large new feature.

  • Control Center and Notification Center Updates
Once again, both of these categories will be updated and need to improve on the changes iOS 10 brought to the table. The iOS 10 control center feels like it is a waste of space compared
  • Peer-to-Peer  Pay
Apple may enter the Venmo and Cash by Square market place with  Pay. The ability to send cash through iMessage and other Apple services with a percent taken by Apple could be a large money maker for the tech giant.

  • Major iPad Updates (File manager, drag and drop)
The iPad still feels like a stretched version of the iPhone now 7 versions of iOS since its original release. A new file manager will most likely be implemented, along with drag and drop between splitscreen apps.

  • Very Few UI Updates
Sadly, again, I am pretty sure that there will not be major revisions in the design language of iOS. Only a continuation of the monochrome News and Music iOS 10 designs throughout other apps.

  • Emoji Unicode 10.0 Support

Many new emojis have been added by Samsung, Google, and Microsoft, however, Apple has yet to release an update for their set of emoji. It is expected with the announcement of iOS 11, but most likely it will be released with a subsequent version after the gold master release this fall.

2. macOS 10.13 

During WWDC 2016 the long running OS X operating system was renamed to macOS, however, the upgrades to the operating system were the least apparent in recent years. A focus towards mobile has clearly been displayed if the Mac update schedule is compared to iOS.
  • Continuity Improvements, such as Apple Music hand off. 
  • iTunes will be redesigned, as the UWP (Universal Windows Platform) app was announced at the Microsoft BUILD conference. This is only speculation, but no screenshot was displayed, leading many to believe an interface redesign and Apple Music online app will arrive.
  • iOS app porting capabilities through Xcode, as this was not announced last year, I believe to compete with the Store on Windows 10 this will be necessary.
  • Unicode 10.0 Emoji.
  • Dark mode in several system apps
  • Updated Touch Bar features

3. Siri Speaker announcement

The Siri Speaker will most likely have a better microphone than any current Siri-supported devices. According to some leaks, the device will feature a touch-screen along with stereo bluetooth speakers.

4. 10.5-Inch iPad Pro

A 10.5-Inch iPad has been rumored for release for over a year now, and this device will specifically feature almost an edge-to-edge display and hopefully be the design catalyst to make way for the iPhone 8 design.

4. New MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air

The new(ish) Kaby Lake processors from Intel will be integrated into the MacBook lines. 16GB of RAM will now become an option for the MacBook Pro. The MacBook Air will be discontinued this year with the refresh of the MacBook line paired with a price drop to fill the sub-$900 category. No major hardware design changes will happen, unless the MacBook Air gains a Retina display and lowers its price.

Last Update: May 22, 2017
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      You've heard of Bitcoin, but you might not know what it is or exactly what it does or how it works. Bitcoin is a Cryptocurrency, a virtual currency that is protected by cryptography. Bitcoin isn't the only cryptocurrency, the list of cryptocurrencies ranges from Bitcoin to Potcoin. The currency I'd like to focus on in this article is Ethereum a relatively new cryptocurrency and one I have invested in. Cryptocurrency investing is an inordinately fun hobby to get in to, and a simple one at that. A good program to use to get started buying and selling is Coinbase (https://www.coinbase.com) 






       Coinbase allows you to see prices rise and fall, buy and sell, keep track of your inventory, and trade with other people who have Coinbase. It provides a good starting point for newbie investors, and it hooked me almost instantly. I decided to start small and only bought $10 of Etherum and see how it goes from there. The cryptocurrency market doesn't close like the NYSE so stocks can change at any time. This is what makes trading these currencies so constantly interesting.





       Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies aren't very useful in their original form so you will most likely need to sell them to get much use of them but there are some places where you can use them in their "coin" form. Places like Newegg and Overstock accept cryptocurrencies for products. Still not common, but uses for cryptocurrencies are broadening. 






       So if you want to buy a cryptocurrency I personally suggest that you buy cheaper currencies like Litecoin and Etherum. This will help you get your bearings on the market and allow you to learn what currencies you like and dislike. This can be a fun hobby or, if you intend it to be, a promising job opportunity. 
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