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As I stare out the window of my dwelling workplace at one more blizzard ripping by way of my metropolis (we have had a number of this 12 months), I can not assist however want for spring to return sooner. Sure, I would like the hotter climate and the mountains of snow to soften — pleasures of residing in Canada — however I am additionally prepared for Apple to kick its spring off with an occasion.
The previous couple of months has considerably felt like we have been in a holding sample. Understanding an Apple occasion is coming, listening to it is coming fairly quickly, however by no means truly realizing something. In fact, that’s the nature of overlaying the tech trade (particularly Apple), however I feel the chilly day and darkish nights of winter have began to get to me somewhat bit. The excellent news is there’s all the time information, and this week we have got some fascinating knowledge I might prefer to level out.
Extra iPhone 14 rumors
Did you assume we may go every week with out an iPhone 14 rumor?
The iPhone 14 is anticipated to enhance on the iPhone 13 fashions, however it’s the Professional fashions which will see a big increase in efficiency. A brand new rumor suggests the iPhone 14 Professional fashions may have 8GB of RAM, which is 2GB greater than what the present iPhone 13 Professional fashions have.
Apple does not usually state the RAM of iPhones straight in its keynotes, however varied tech fanatics often determine it out fairly shortly. It is a transfer that is smart, seeing how the most recent Samsung flagship — the Galaxy S22+ is at the moment sporting 8GB of RAM.
iPhone’s had an important 12 months in 2021
There is not any doubt that the iPhone is considered one of Apple’s hottest merchandise worldwide, however particularly within the U.S., 2021 was a superb 12 months for the iPhone.
Based on new knowledge from analytics agency Counterpoint Analysis, iPhone’s market share within the nation reached as excessive as 56% by the tip of the 12 months. An enormous a part of that appears to be due to the iPhone 13 launch.
Market share adjustments all year long, and in 2021, Apple was right down to 47% within the third quarter of final 12 months however nonetheless leagues forward of the opposite producers like Samsung, OnePlus, and others. Nevertheless, the discharge of the iPhone 13 fashions appeared to have brought about a big spike of their market share within the final a part of the 12 months.
It is not laborious to see why individuals love the iPhone 13 a lot. It is fairly clearly the finest iPhone, particularly in the event you spring for the Professional fashions. The battery life is so stellar on the Professional fashions and nonetheless surprises me to this present day.
Spatial Audio is perhaps taking up, and Kanye is having none of it
Despite the fact that Spatial Audio remains to be comparatively new to Apple Music, Apple says that greater than half of Apple Music subscribers have tried it out.
Now when any new characteristic is introduced, there’s clearly going to be a good quantity of individuals to attempt it out, however Apple additionally notes that the quantity of music provided in Spatial Audio can also be on the rise. Roughly 42% of the Prime 100 songs on the worldwide Every day Prime 100 are provided in Spatial Audio.
Anecdotally, I keep in mind when it first launched, discovering Spatial Audio content material wasn’t all the time straightforward. Apple had put collectively a playlist or two, however I usually did not come throughout Spatial Audio whereas I used to be exploring music alone. Not too long ago, nonetheless, I do discover that much more of the newer music I hearken to has began to turn into out there in Spatial Audio.
It is cool to see that artists are getting concerned and making an attempt out Spatial Audio mixes, and I definitely take pleasure in listening to them, however this knowledge is clearly extra of a PR transfer. The cynical aspect of me desires to say that, after all, individuals are making an attempt out a brand new characteristic — particularly when it is out there without spending a dime with their present subscription.
Nonetheless, it is encouraging to listen to that extra Spatial Audio is coming to the platform, and it will likely be fascinating to see if it is a fad or the way forward for music producing altogether.
Kanye snubbing Apple Music (and different platforms)
In some distinctive information, well-known artist Kanye West has introduced his upcoming album — Donda 2 — won’t be streaming on Apple Music or any of the opposite main streaming providers. As an alternative, it will likely be launching solely on Kanye’s Stem Participant.
Kanye’s Stem Participant is a $200 bodily machine that lets customers remix songs utilizing their ‘stems’ corresponding to drums, bass, vocals, and extra. Followers are sad concerning the announcement after it turned clear that purchasing West’s $200 machine can be the one strategy to hearken to ‘Donda 2’.
It looks like a great way for Kanye to make individuals pay $200 to hearken to an album; nonetheless, the artist did say he is doing this due to the “oppressive system” that the music trade has turn into.
He is not incorrect — streaming could be very profitable for firms like Apple and Spotify, however barely any cash trickles right down to the artists that prop up on these platforms for what they’re. It is laborious to fault him for looking for a unique strategy. I am unsure this strategy is the best plan, however Kanye has quite a lot of diehard followers.
That is all for now
That is what’s been occurring round iMore this week. I hope you’ve a splendid weekend, and in case you are a reader from the Nice White North, I hope it isn’t too chilly on the market like it’s for me!
Take care,
- Luke
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