It’s the season for writing wish lists, so here’s one for Apple CEO Tim Cook. CNET’s Bridget Carey gives her wish list for what products and updates could be really exciting for Apple to release — and they aren’t that hard to pull off!
You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below
iPhone 17 Pro
Apple Watch Series 11
AirPods Pro 3
00:00 The Tech Industry’s Lost Focus
00:24 A Wishlist for Tim Cook
00:42 Future of Apple Leadership
00:57 More Color for High-End Products
01:51 Real-Life Activity Tracking for Apple Watch
02:46 Bring Back the iPhone Mini!
03:28 Face ID for the MacBook
03:48 Improving Siri and Apple Intelligence
04:31 Closing Thoughts
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@vistaman2015
December 19, 2025 at 3:44 pm
iPhone mini 18. Or, an SE3 size body with full Oled screen – would be about 5.6” screen with thin body & swipe gestures.
@vistaman2015
December 19, 2025 at 4:04 pm
Also…….. a 5.8” screen phone would work well also, like the X & XS. Keep a physical SIM card slot along with eSIM. . Not really into AI stuff either.
@sanjaybali1021
December 19, 2025 at 3:48 pm
IPAD Mini Pro for 2026 please.
@ahmadjerow2555
December 19, 2025 at 3:50 pm
Firstly, I love your content! Secondly, I totally agree that Apple needs to listen to their consumers more and work harder to give us the products/options that we ask for, of course with safety and privacy at the forefront; I mean, they nickel and dime us for everything anyway.
@chrismv102
December 19, 2025 at 4:16 pm
This person is ridiculous
@p9f-n8b
December 19, 2025 at 4:17 pm
Hahaha 😝 I wish Apple would make the humanoid robot!
@stoneguard
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 pm
My man wish is the ability to actually game, like for real. Windows and Mac are both missing the boat on what large portions of consumers want, and Valve is going to eat their cookies. I’m happy the steam machine will nuke Microsoft market share, and it’s the perfect time for Apple to make themselves a real alternative.
@shaduck06
December 19, 2025 at 4:31 pm
get iphone cover
@ahoog69
December 19, 2025 at 4:35 pm
I would genuinely appreciate it if Apple could develop an intelligent personal assistant that can assist me in organizing and managing my calendar, notes, reminder list, and emails, even those accessed through third-party apps like Proton Mail. While I believe such a feature is in the works, Apple should expedite its development. After all, the primary purpose of these products is to simplify our lives through technology. Sure, many people use their smartphones to scroll through social media, play games, or even gamble. However, if they could truly see and use a functioning personal assistant, it could be a game-changer.
@daveolson5435
December 19, 2025 at 4:42 pm
System wide parametric audio equalization on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
@johnmosley2052
December 19, 2025 at 4:48 pm
Bridget Carey is the BEST!!! Please give her a raise …NOW! 😀 Also, I so agree much of this list. But also why are most of the apps and features design for the phones, when the Macbooks, iMac, Mac Mini should have more!
@richmarmon7223
December 19, 2025 at 4:53 pm
What I’d like is something(s) that excite me enough to upgrade my 14 PM and Series 7 watch. I don’t know what they would be.
@HSXLC
December 19, 2025 at 4:53 pm
iPhone mini PRO, please
@emperorkalel
December 19, 2025 at 5:02 pm
I need me some Bridgette for Xmas ❤
@enderybax
December 19, 2025 at 5:41 pm
I agree with a lot of this!!! More colorful products especially. A new iPhone mini would be awesome. From what I understand, John Ternus, who is a likely candidate for the next CEO, values miniaturization in tech. Hopefully it’s not a stretch.
@briancollier5145
December 19, 2025 at 6:02 pm
our daughter would love the iphone mini back. I agree (albeit I am fine with the regular iphone these days).
@JSmith-nu4bl
December 19, 2025 at 6:12 pm
This chick is out of her mind, no wonder why Apple never implemented her ideas.
@chancewilson207
December 19, 2025 at 6:24 pm
I just want a 15” or 17” iPad Pro.
@Dusty10
December 19, 2025 at 6:57 pm
I always wanted to be able to choose between iPhone mini and a full size iPhone depending on my mood😎
@WafflesIsTheStuff
December 19, 2025 at 7:26 pm
Fair enough. I suppose it is best to leave the “flirting” to people we meet in real life.
@carlosdbz1
December 19, 2025 at 7:42 pm
Face ID for iPad mini, oled display and 120 hertz display
@aleidarodriguez3125
December 19, 2025 at 7:49 pm
I want the plus.
@Wadawalker949
December 19, 2025 at 8:01 pm
I like as is
@peterting73
December 19, 2025 at 8:12 pm
Translate directly from movies when we wear AirPods to watch movies
@s.thomas7510
December 19, 2025 at 8:15 pm
Thank you for mentioning iPhone Minis. My 13 mini has 81% battery capacity. I am sticking with iOS 18.7.2 for now. I don’t know how much longer it has and I don’t want a giant phone. Tried that with a 6S Plus. Please convince Tim and Co. to bring back the Mini.
@ScooterD35
December 19, 2025 at 8:16 pm
Still holding on to my 13 Mini. I’m thinking if they one just a little bit larger (say 5.6 or 5.7 inch screen) the better battery life would make it sell like nobody’s business.
@montycasinosbarandgrill
December 19, 2025 at 9:42 pm
I’d love to see a return of the Apple Airport.
@supriyapan2920
December 19, 2025 at 9:55 pm
my mini 12 still alive but i thing 16E is new mini
@teikajackson8103
December 19, 2025 at 10:30 pm
It’d be nice to have a round Apple Watch
@elbert5208
December 19, 2025 at 11:57 pm
I want a iPad mini with oled and faceid
@davidsmaruj6761
December 20, 2025 at 3:58 am
AirPods are white for marketing reasons. Don’t think that’s going to change for a while
@American.Gemini
December 20, 2025 at 4:36 am
I want better wrist time by a lower power mode that doesn’t turn most features off on the Apple Watch
@mikecoshan3752
December 20, 2025 at 5:20 am
Fabulous video Bridgett you always make me simile. 😊Tim Cooks departure can’t come fast enough for me, we need someone innovative and to restructure Apples pricing policy on their accessories which is currently set at ridiculously expensive. But we definitely need a smarter Siri or just drop Siri entirely and go for a full Gemini integration with the iPhones watches & iPads.
@kmedvedkov
December 20, 2025 at 6:20 am
I really hope Apple adds a feature to the Apple Watch that allows switching tracks in Spotify with a double tap in the background, without having to look at the watch. That would be very convenient for running and walking workouts
@user..-.
December 20, 2025 at 6:43 am
Pixel is the Smartest smartphone. I feel like you want a dumbphone with no helpful features.
@mg4695
December 20, 2025 at 8:10 am
I would really like iPadOS to be even MORE like macOS so I can use apps on the iPad just the same way I can on my MacBook Pro, without having to stop and think, “How do I do that on iPad?”
@pavanbogle
December 20, 2025 at 9:06 am
Move the base model of macbook air from 256 to 512GB
@joz1765
December 20, 2025 at 9:18 am
I would love an iPhone flip. Not a fold a flip.
@laxjs
December 20, 2025 at 10:34 am
Bridget such a cutie
@davidstout6051
December 20, 2025 at 11:44 am
Amen to shoveling snow as an exercise.
@tmat90-o8t
December 20, 2025 at 12:29 pm
Agreed! We want colorful MacBooks and iPhone mini pro! I just know they could bring back the mini every 2-3 years and find a way to make a better battery for it. Could be part of their “mini line” of products!
@gunta.
December 20, 2025 at 12:53 pm
I want a fingerprint reader in my iPhone (like all other Smartphones have!)
@Historicutuber
December 20, 2025 at 12:56 pm
Love this video. If it apple I pledge my allegiance
@boweassange2023
December 20, 2025 at 12:57 pm
Didn’t Steve Jobs have enough for a new pancreas?
@yazzmatazz86
December 20, 2025 at 1:05 pm
120 Hz refresh rate on all non-pro devices.
@Human9391
December 20, 2025 at 1:12 pm
I like the orange iPhone, I just wish it wasn’t aluminum.
@jumbolarge108
December 20, 2025 at 1:31 pm
I just want iOS Home Screen folders to be more like App Library folders.
@Lightfighter1
December 20, 2025 at 2:36 pm
Excellent concept for a video. There are 5 things I would love to see – 2 software and 3 hardware related:
>Add ability to Maps to have multiple stops on walking directions – currently only works driving. Would be so helpful exploring a new city.
>Add a “note” field to the Passwords app in the WIFI section as in other password sections. I have loads of WIFI connections with odd names from friends and businesses and no idea what they are all for.
>Add an external temp sensor to AirPods Pro 3 – would be great to know actual ambient temp
>Release a 2k+ exterior HomeKit camera – completely wireless, 200’ range, with Matter, at least a 6 month battery and solar charge. I would buy 6 immediately!
>Release a high quality 4k HomeKit doorbell with Matter.
Merry Christmas!
@eldon.phukuile
December 20, 2025 at 2:42 pm
Just make a 65 inch tv with built in Apple TV for a decent price
@SeanJoaquin-b5m
December 20, 2025 at 6:17 pm
I wish they bring back Product Red iPhones. ♥️
@donniethesportsguy893
December 20, 2025 at 7:01 pm
We need a touch screen Mac with pencil pro support and iPad that runs Mac OS and a iPhone pro with pencil pro support
@DannyThePatton
December 20, 2025 at 10:41 pm
1:36 this is so real lol, she’s like “Tim, drop a glitter bomb on the way out before they straight it up in there”
@groovestreet
December 21, 2025 at 12:00 am
steve jobs is rolling on his grave
@CoreyHall
December 21, 2025 at 12:54 am
I had an iPhone 12 Pro Max in the beautiful Gold they produced that year. I held on to that phone for as long as possible, and now I have an ugly 16 Pro Max, which I hate.
@Sahilisonline
December 21, 2025 at 5:39 am
The phone is gonna get covered so why bother with colour.
@Abeu-w1b
December 21, 2025 at 7:43 am
A car would be great!
@tobis3966
December 21, 2025 at 7:51 am
Yes please to the iPhone Mini!! Still sticking to my 13 mini.
@miketech79
December 21, 2025 at 11:58 am
I tried to get Siri to give me driving directions on Apple Maps CarPlay to my mom’s house by her name in my contacts. It failed to do so. Let’s get apple to do simple things!
@jalenwesley755
December 21, 2025 at 1:43 pm
How about making the semi useless camera button on the 17 pro also a fingerprint scanner, to bring Touch ID back
@MichaelHauser-l7r
December 21, 2025 at 4:18 pm
Samsung is better
@ChingSungDennisKong
December 21, 2025 at 5:44 pm
I want a tri fold with godly good camera with silicone carbon battery like 8k amh