Basically a Mac Server would have fixed 99% of our needs. Apple could make a Local iCloud Server / iOS Time Capsule where I still have all the content, but would require a subscription just for the backup services. And Apple could charge 3x the Amazon Cold Storage pricing just for reselling it.

I do think this is within realm of possibility if Steve Jobs is still alive. Or at least could be convinced.

Tim Coo only cares about services revenue. And iCloud it is.

Started with Mobile me

https://www.macrumors.com/2011/05/07/steve-jobs-reaction-to-...

It’s coming.

They’ll release an Apple TV that also handles local AI tasks for anyone in the family.