2019

Annual Predictions 2019

Myke Risk Taker Score: 1 point
Flexing: 50%

Federico Annual Chairman Score: 4 points
Flexing: 50%

Stephen Document Maintainer Score: 1 point
Flexing: 100%

The Rickies

Federico4 points • 3/3

Round 1
There will be a new Apple news subscription service for content from select publications+1
Round 2
iOS gets a “tabbed windows” feature that all apps can implement+1
Ability for one app to show two separate views, similar to Safari’s side-by-side mode.
Risky Pick
Reminders gets a major update+2

Myke1 point • 2/3

Round 1
Apple launches a subscription service featuring original video content+1
Round 2
On iOS 13, the iPad homescreen features more than just app icons+1
Risky Pick
Apple will release an iPhone subscription service that bundles a device, AppleCare, and a selection of Apple content services into one monthly payment-1
Not just additional iCloud space.

Stephen1 point • 2/3

Round 1
The Mac Pro will ship+1
Ungraded: “I waffle on sticking with my iMac Pro.”
Round 2
The MacBook Pro without Touch Bar (“Escape”) will go away+1
🐝Buzzkiller
Risky Pick
First ARM Mac ships-1
🔮Predicted 10 months ahead of its time.
Came true on November 10, 2020 when MacBook Air with M1 chip was announced.

The Flexies

Federico50% • 1/2

AirPower is released and new AirPods are released👎
Shortcuts 3.0 is shown off at WWDC with a new developer framework for integration with apps💪
Shortcuts also gets folders and AirPlay actions in 2019.

Myke50% • 1/2

Over-ear headphones (i.e. HeadPods)👎
🔮Predicted 11 months ahead of its time.
Came true on December 8, 2020 when AirPods Max were introduced.
2019 iPhones will start at a lower price than the 2018 iPhones💪

Stephen100% • 2/2

Someone on Apple’s executive website will leave or be fired💪
WWDC will introduce a multi-year plan to move macOS and iOS closer💪

Hosts

Federico Viticci

Rickies winner • Annual Chairman • Picked 1st

🏆 Rickies

3/3 correct
Risky Pick correct!
4 points

💪 Flexies

1/2 correct
50% flexing power

Myke Hurley

Rickies 2nd place • Picked 3rd

🏆 Rickies

2/3 correct
Risky Pick too risky
1 point
Saved by coin flip

💪 Flexies

1/2 correct
50% flexing power

Stephen Hackett

Rickies 3rd place • Picked 2nd

🏆 Rickies

2/3 correct
Risky Pick too risky
1 point
Lost by coin flip

💪 Flexies

2/2 correct
100% flexing power

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