Macworld columnist Jason Snell recently wrote about how Apple should take more risks with its products—and I wholeheartedly agree, especially when it comes to the Mac. Makers of Windows PCs often implement odd features to stand out in a crowded marketplace—it’s something Apple doesn’t need to do because Apple relies on the Mac’s elegance, reliability, and role in an ecosystem that works well.
But unique and daring features could breathe new life into the Mac and help it grow. So, taking cues, here are five features I’d like to see Apple interpret and use in its Mac products. Some of these are wild, and way out there, and they wouldn’t sell in huge numbers—kind of like the . But they could lead to future innovations and products that would become indispensable.
