Apple and Microsoft Go Head-to-Head With New Products

The video discusses Apple's focus on the MacBook Pro, particularly the introduction of the touch bar, which has received mixed reactions. It highlights the potential for developers to create new applications using this feature. The discussion then shifts to a comparison between Microsoft and Apple, noting Microsoft's advancements in the Windows platform and the introduction of the Surface Studio. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of software in driving hardware innovations and the choices consumers face between different platforms.

What is the main feature of the new MacBook Pro discussed in the video?

• The touch bar

• Improved battery life

• A larger screen

• A detachable keyboard

How does Apple view the role of touch in their MacBook Pro?

• They are indifferent to touch features

• They think it should replace the keyboard

• They see it as a necessary addition

• They believe touch should be avoided

What is the role of the software community in the context of new hardware features?

• To market the products

• To provide customer support

• To advance the features meaningfully

• To design new hardware

What is a unique feature of Microsoft's Surface Studio?

• It includes a virtual reality headset

• It has a detachable screen

• It can be used as a drawing board

• It has a built-in projector

What is becoming more commoditized according to the video?

• Marketing strategies

• Software development

• Hardware technology

• Customer service