| A single computer release doesn't make up for: - removing features and essentially deprecating OS X Server: http://www.zdnet.com/article/the-death-of-macos-server/ - letting the Mac Pro languish for _four years_ without a single update or mention until recently - the Touch Bar, which clearly shows they put some work into the technical aspects, given how it integrates with included Apple programs and thorough developer support. But they seemingly never talked to any actual users or developers in usability testing, given how well it's caught on. - ignoring the keyboard quality issues in their "Pro" laptop line - replacing included programs with crappy, feature-poor replacements (e.g. iPhoto to Photos, Disk Utility, etc) The evidence seems to indicate that Apple doesn't care about the Mac and hasn't since 2011 or so. If they've started caring again, good, but it's going to take quite a few sustained Mac releases over the next couple of years for me to take them seriously again. |