Favorite Apples Device

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I have what some would consider an odd ordering of favorite apple devices. iPhone doesn’t make the top three. 🤭

1. iPad
2. iMac
3. Apple Watch

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For me the iPad is at the top because it’s a beautiful pane of glass that keeps me focused and engaged in drawing, reading, etc. Even when I’m on my Mac I pull up everything full screen. Multi tasking isn’t my top feature request. The little side pane in many ways is enough + drag and drop. The top thing for me is better software. The only way I see Apple helping with this is:

A) Bringing their own FinalCut Pro / Logic to iPad

B) Having a fund, maybe similar to how they help fund games for Apple Arcade, to help developers put more time into solid native software.

A bigger and nicer trackpad on par with a macbook air’s would be a nice addition to the smart keyboard, too.

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On the iMac side, the ergonomics of sitting upright and the precision of a mouse and pointer with the speed of a physical keyboard is hard to beat for long ‘in the zone’ work. Not to mention a huge screen to spread out on.

Speaking of iMac’s, I eagerly await (hopefully!) the larger colored version of the beautifully redesigned 24" iMac.

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And for my watch, it’s enabled me to get insights I wouldn’t have otherwise had about my health, while allowing me to leave the iPhone behind and only be notified of important messages and calls. All else can wait.

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What then is my iPhone? It’s a pretty good for when I need a quick:

1. Camera 📷
2. iMessager 💬
3. Notepad 📝