The Vergecast Apple announces macOS Big Sur, new silicon chips, and iOS 14
Jun 26, 2020
Joanna Stern, a personal technology columnist at The Wall Street Journal and former Verge alum, joins Chaim Gartenberg, Verge news editor, to unpack Apple's latest announcements. They dive into the monumental shift to macOS Big Sur and the impact of Apple’s in-house silicon on traditional computing. The new features in iOS 14, including default app settings and enhanced privacy measures, spark lively discussions. They also touch on the implications of these changes for users and developers in an evolving tech landscape.
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Joanna's Viewing Experience
- Joanna Stern loved watching the pre-recorded Apple event from home in her elastic pants.
- She also found the event slick and clear, though it moved very fast.
ARM's Potential
- Apple's move to ARM processors is significant because the MacBook Air once set the standard for performance and battery life.
- The new processors could enable Apple to achieve this again.
Non-Existential Transition
- Apple's transition to ARM is not existential like previous transitions.
- This allows them to be more confident and less humble about potential bumps in the road.