Win: Dock to the Future
This month, we’re giving away the luxurious iCrystal by Lanchiya! This thing is a gorgeous iPhone and iPod dock that blasts music out of spherical, light-up speakers. Ours is sleek, straight from 2013 white, and looks just fantastic with its blue light-up lights.
Convince your friends that you’re from the future with the iCrystal. All you have to do to win the thing is tell us what future Apple invention you're looking forward to the most.
The fine print:
Mac|Life "Dock to the future” Contest rules: One entry per person. The winner will be chosen at random from qualified entries. All entries must be received no later than June 30, 2011. By entering this contest, you agree that Future US, Inc. may use your name, likeness, and website for promotional purposes without further payment. Employees of Sponsor, its respective parent, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and agents, and foregoing employees¹ household or immediate family members (defined as parent, spouse, child, sibling, or grandparent) are NOT eligible to enter Contest. All prizes will be awarded, and no minimum number of entries is required. If two or more people enter identical designs and that entry is selected as the winner, the entry received first will be awarded the contest prize. Prizes won by minors will be awarded to their parents or legal guardians. Future US, Inc. is not responsible for damages or expenses the winners might incur as a result of this contest or the receipt of a prize, and winners are responsible for income taxes based on the value of the prize received. A list of winners may also be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Future US, Inc. c/o Mac|Life Contest, 4000 Shoreline Court, Suite 400, South San Francisco, CA 94080. This contest is limited to residents of the United States. No purchase necessary; void in Arizona, Maryland, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and where prohibited by law.
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eeddgg
December 25, 2011 at 2:37pm
I'm looking forward to the iHat that projects a 3d touchscreen that only you can see. Runs iOS apps.
chiro6245
June 29, 2011 at 12:46am
Just like when you are using foil wrap, pulling it out of the container? So it will be for the iPad foil. Pull it out of it's enclosure and presto on the foil like film is the screen!
The enclosure contained the on/off switch, how far to extend the foil and a call pad. The rest is on the foil as touch icons!
SovietChaoz
June 26, 2011 at 6:49pm
I would like to look forward to an Apple product designated towards a TV system incorporating Apple TV and the Mac Mini!
dnieporent
June 25, 2011 at 1:45pm
The magic of Apple is that it makes things we don't actually know we want until we have it. But I'd like an Apple TV that's an iDVR, too.
lightenupfrancis
June 16, 2011 at 8:13am
iCar where I plug my iPhone or iPad into the built in dock, speak my destination and it drives me there while I watch a movie on my iDevice.
melapple
June 15, 2011 at 4:38pm
Completely free iCloud where I can keep all my stuff instead of my external hard drive. :)
Ben
June 05, 2011 at 8:42pm
I'd really love the vision of iCloud where I can log into my home directory from anywhere, stored on my own Time Capsule at home BUT at this point, I'd just take the iPhone 5 so I can finally decommission my 3GS.
jjq224
June 03, 2011 at 12:41pm
I am most looking forward to an iEye. A complete iMac built into a pair of sunglasses that will allow you to view websites, spreadsheets, speeches, etc. as you are doing other things. Think how great it would be to have a dissertation right in front of you without having "note-cards" or to read your email while sitting in a boring meeting and have no one know.
The only drawback would be idiots using it while driving - but there can be a built in cut off switch. When in the car, it turns off.
paul1998
June 02, 2011 at 5:07pm
I am looking forward to the next ipad of hopefully iscroll. it is lighter in 3d and you can pull out and map like you did a preview on i know it fake but i have a feeling it is coming
ilove my mac
May 28, 2011 at 7:39pm
Can't wait for it!!! and when it comes out I can use it on the dock!!!
RubenAlonzo
May 28, 2011 at 12:06am
I am looking forward to the next Macbook Air with the (still in development) iOS processor that resides within the new iPad 2, I think if Apple can pull this off, then the components of many future laptops and not just Apple's will benefit from increased research and development.
olsontr
May 26, 2011 at 11:08am
Fully integrated components for audio, diagnostics, navigation, etc. in a car. No more need for ad hoc cables, docks, and systems that are difficult to use because a car company tried to do what Apple could do so much better.
connnorb
May 25, 2011 at 2:55pm
Everything, because Apple invents so much awesomeness that it's hard to name!
ayers111
May 19, 2011 at 9:43pm
I am from the future where the dashboards of all cars, and unified interface to all of your iHome devices is a single elegant curved hyperthin iPAD 10, which you carry around with you and foldup and put in your pocket when not in use.
BigStrong
May 17, 2011 at 4:30pm
The Magic Trackpad needs a face lift. Make the surface an LED touch screen that is completely user programmable. For example, the track pad could be turned into a 10-key pad with an app on the host computer. It can just as easily be configured for your favorite game controls or the inverted T cursor keys or Page Up/Down, Home/End, fn/Delete keys. A dedicated spot on the trackpad is an immediate toggle between trackpad and last used key set. Apple can supply a developer kit for defining available functions and a user community can post different key sets to some blog site. It does not have to be a color or high res screen to save power, extend battery life. Fully customizable, possibilities are endless.
macgrver
May 16, 2011 at 8:05am
The iCamera. With Apple's innovation in the field of high definition, their first attempt at making a dslr style compact camera would be amazing.
davenreef
May 15, 2011 at 11:17pm
The iMorph. Like the Nokia Morph concept but from Apple. A nano technological masterpiece. Wearable, Solar Charging, instantly connected to all networks within range and instantly skinnable with whatever photo you have just taken. and all in a Morphing iDevice/iWatch/iScreen. Cool!
stevec1022
May 12, 2011 at 5:06pm
The iEye. Installed into actual eye, it takes the iPhones augmented reality apps to a whole new level.
chuck B
May 10, 2011 at 7:47pm
I know there are folks out there doing after market ipad installations in cars, but Apple could have a huge impact if they'd design a system specifically for the auto market. A large Retina display user interface, 256M or more of SSD, ports specifically designed for interfacing with other Apple products, built in iPhone functionality that would allow the car system to substitute itself for your phone when it senses your phone, Cinema displays where appropriate for the kids or gamers, all running on Snow Leopard server or similar so that multiple people can do multiple things simultaneously from various stations within the car.
Ultimately, this system could become the primary interface for many if not all functions currently controlled by buttons and switches, and would allow things like remote control of certain functions from your Mac or iPhone, think remote start, temperature control, and diagnostics downloads, as well as locator services if the car is stolen or missing. Now THAT would be a swagger wagon.
Pretty sweet idea, and very doable, very quickly.
apple227
May 06, 2011 at 3:40pm
either 3d ipad (without those stupid red and blue glasses.) or itable. both would be really cool.
o0CoryMichael0o
May 04, 2011 at 4:58pm
I can not wait to see the 3D ipad the featured in future apple products...hmmmm, or shoutd it be the iTV touchscreen TV. I think the iTV of the future would be my most anticipated future product.
TheTick
May 03, 2011 at 10:24pm
Sub-dermal iOS brain implants that feed the image directly into your retina. Oh yeah, and another complete redesign of the iPod nano every year.
pkopco
May 03, 2011 at 10:12pm
An actual Apple HDTV with all the bells and whistles Apple can put in.
jeffedsell
May 03, 2011 at 12:38pm
iEars. Surgically-implanted (though minimally-invasive) Bluetooth headphones and mic. Surround sound with no wires or ear coverings. Plus, control your iPhone, Mac, or AppleTV with your voice from anywhere.
(iEars Pro have WiFi.)
Awoiwood
May 03, 2011 at 11:49am
Apple Printer! a printer that can connect with any iOS, Mac, or PC device! Hopefully it would be made out of a giant block of aluminum.
Norm32991
May 03, 2011 at 11:29am
I'd like to see a kind of near-field communication platform system from Apple, implemented in home theatre systems, home audio systems, automobiles, etc. that would allow media streaming and usage on other devices.
For example:
In a home theatre, allowing for video streaming from a computer, iTV, or an iOS device.
In an automobile, a sound system that allows for streaming from an iOS device or, dare I say, a computer in the car. The same for home audio.
domisgod
May 03, 2011 at 11:06am
Waiting for an updated Apple TV with an upgraded processor and the ability to run apps. It's time for Apple to take over my A/V system too!
IMFSHN
May 03, 2011 at 8:09am
Let us place and share those larger than 7mb memo recordings through drop box, YouSendit, or something other than the hassle of having to pull them off with iTunes.
I.Cat
May 03, 2011 at 7:45am
my dream apple invention would be the iforce. A white, bluetooth connected device that makes you feel like darth vader. When you wake up to a ringing alarm, all you would have to do is say " Alarm: off" and the alarm would turn off. Then you would make a swiping gesture at your bedroom door and it would swoosh open. If you still feel groggy, all you would need to do is say " coffee: expresso,two sugars " and by the time you have made it to your kitchen, a hot, steaming cup of joe with your name on it would be sitting right next to the maclife magazine on your table. After breakfast ( toaster: bagel, butter, cream cheese) you would make a swiping motion at your front door and it would swish open, while a computer generated voice that sounds suspiciously like Steve Jobs wishes you farewell. When you reach your electric green, neon, Tesla Roadster instead of pulling out keys, you pull out your white iphone4 and put your thumb on the fingerprint scanner. the ivory handheld hums for a minute, then you gently place your iphone in your briefcase ( along with your macbook pro and ipad2) and point your finger at the green machine and twist your finger, like you are tuning a key. You walk into the plush, reclining leather seats, though instead of sitting in the drivers side you sit on the passenger seat. Why? Because driving is the ipads job!
The iForce.....
emomoney
May 03, 2011 at 7:18am
A home built from the ground up by Apple, which would integrate all of the current Apple products along with some new ones like:
iStove
iMicrowave
iFridge
iToilet
and much much more.
sbwolves72
May 02, 2011 at 9:47pm
I am waiting for the iTARDIS. as much as I love the Doctor's current ship, i would love for the show to ask Jonathan Ives to design the next interior of the TARDIS.
jasperjax
May 02, 2011 at 9:21pm
An Apple HDTV with integrated Apple TV that also can connect with lOS devices!
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