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This is/has always been obvious to everyone that works with Apple hardware/software, it's not really a secret. They move this fast to keep people on their toes
by meibo 4y ago
This is/has always been obvious to everyone that works with Apple hardware/software, it's not really a secret.
They move this fast to keep people on their toes - they know that everyone will just have to keep running after them, otherwise you lose a huge part of your userbase.
I assume this isn't as much of a problem for regular apps, but games are finished pieces of art and recompiling them with a new engine version is often unfeasible.
- clintonb 4y agoI disagree. The latest version of Xcode ran on my 2013 MBP, until a recent upgrade. Using the latest hardware is much faster, but not required. I intend to keep my new MBP for another 8-10 years.
- Veuxdo 4y agoI'm surprised a 2013 Apple anything even turns on.
- schwartzworld 4y agoI have a 2012 MBP that still works just fine. Better than some of the newer Apple devices work has thrust upon me. I also have a g3 imac that turns on just fine.
- meibo 4y agoFrom what I know, older Apple hardware(<2013) is vastly more repairable/durable. Wouldn't be surprised if quite a few people are still running that.
- ratww 4y agoI was using a 2011 12" MacBook Air until recently, for work, music making and personal usage. Only traded for an M1 because thought it was cool. If anything it's 3rd party dev stuff that requires bleeding edge machines (eg: Docker).
- prewett 4y agoMy 2007 17" MBP works fine, and I pull it out when something strange happens with my router, since it has an actual ethernet port. However, the battery has bulged so that the trackpad is difficult to click.
- easrng 4y agoYou need to take care of the battery unless you enjoy it when your things catch on fire.
- clintonb 4y agoA new battery in 2021 helped get me through to the M1 Max release.