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Re:MacBook Air M4 by reustle on Wednesday March 05, 2025 @11:47AM (#43269046)
But that’s an ok tradeoff. They offer a cellular iPad, why not MacBook.
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Re:MacBook Air M4 by achandlerwhite on Wednesday March 05, 2025 @04:14PM (#43272518)
They might once they are off Qualcomm modems (the new 16e is now an Apple modem). Qualcomm charges them a royalty fee per device sold.
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Re:MacBook Air M4 by bgnn on Wednesday March 05, 2025 @05:43PM (#43273761)
This is a weak argument. Qualcomm is charging for iphone and ipad too. They could do it if they wanted.

The real reason is Apple wants you to buy an ipad for on the road. Laptops, according to them, are strictly for office/home usage where wifi is available.

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