587: No Dots Are Going to Help Me
May 16, 2024
Guest Arun Maini interviews Apple's Ternus & Joswiak about the new M4 iPad Pros, discussing the powerful M4 Neural Engine, smart folio angles, and iPad Pro Smart Folio keyboard reliability. The podcast delves into Apple's new accessibility features and asks if the M4 display driver hints at a future 2-external-display computer. Other topics include iPad Pro dissatisfaction, iPad vs. MacBook debate, and troubleshooting iCloud Drive sync issues.
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Nano-texture Glass
- The iPad's nano-texture glass differs from the Studio Display's.
- It uses a chemical etch to withstand fingerprints and Apple Pencil use, unlike the delicate Studio Display glass.
Joswiak's Deflection
- Greg Joswiak dodged a question about thin iPads bending by deflecting blame.
- He claimed other manufacturers compromise battery and features for thinness, ignoring Apple's past issues.
Logic Board Design
- The iPad Pro's logic board placement improves thermal dissipation and stiffness.
- Positioning it centrally spreads heat evenly, and its metal cover adds structural integrity.