Neil Cybart Neil Cybart

Tim Cook's Increasingly Aggressive Comments Regarding AR, Why AR Instead of VR?, New iPad Rumors

Today's Above Avalon stories: 

  • Tim Cook's Increasingly Aggressive Comments Regarding AR
  • Why AR Instead of VR?
  • New iPad Rumors

We begin today's update with a closer look at Tim Cook's recent comments regarding augmented reality (AR). Cook has become increasingly vocal about Apple's interest in AR. We discuss Cook's comments and what they suggest regarding Apple and the company's product line going forward. The email then shifts to my thoughts on why Apple is much more interested in AR compared to virtual reality (VR). We then discuss the first in-depth report focused on upcoming changes to the iPad line. I share my observations on the report, including where the iPad business is headed and how that matches with the rumored changes to the iPad line in 2017. 

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Apple in Talks to Acquire Lit Motors, Lit Motors 101, Why Acquire Lit Motors?

Today's Above Avalon stories: 

  • Apple in Talks to Acquire Lit Motors
  • Lit Motors 101
  • Why Acquire Lit Motors?

Today's update is dedicated to discussing Lit Motors, the transportation startup that Apple is reportedly interested in acquiring. We take a deep dive into Lit Motors, including the company's history and self-balancing two-wheeled prototype. The email then turns to why Apple would be interested in acquiring Lit Motors. Would Apple be looking to rethink transportation by skipping the traditional car altogether? We go over my thoughts as to where transportation is headed, how Lit Motors would fit in such a future, and the reasons Apple would want to acquire Lit Motors.

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