I'll admit it. When I first abandoned Microsoft in 2009 and moved over to Apple, I was one of those guys.
And while I still think Apple is doing a better job than Microsoft in the overall personal computing environment, as the years have passed, more and more cracks in the armor are appearing. I still recommend MacOS over Windows when asked, but as I've written before, Ben and I are quite fond of turning to each other and saying, "It just WORKS!" when something Apple-related doesn't.
I used to look forward to their special events—the gatherings of the faithful at the Altar of Steve Jobs—as it were, when new products would be announced, but while I still make time to log on to watch the proceedings, it's without the sense of excitement I used to feel. Now it's more often than not done with the full understanding that I will be disappointed.
Today's event, "California Streaming," was no exception. I knew there weren't going to be any new MacBook Pros (my main source of love for Apple) announced, but even what was announced didn't make me want to rush out and buy anything new.
Yes, there's a new iPad and a new iPad mini; the Series 7 Apple Watch, and of course, the almighty iPhone 13. I couldn't give a rat's ass about the iPads. I have a perfectly serviceable one from years ago that gets used rarely. I had been hoping for squared-off edges on the new watch (reminiscent of the iPhone 12), something that would have enticed me to upgrade, but alas…that did not happen. And the new fitness features exclusive to the new watch? Have you seen my physique?
I will probably get the 13 Pro later this year. Ben and I are both on a plan with our carrier that allows us to swap the devices out once a year, and while there's nothing wrong with my 12, I have been regretting not getting the 12 Pro almost from day one because of the better camera it possesses. Granted, I don't take anywhere near the number of photos I used to take pre-COVID, but I might be inspired to at some point and would like to be able to use the features that are exclusive to that model.