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Matias seeks to fill void left by Apple with new Wired Aluminum Keyboard
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iOS release of 'Fortnite' rakes in over $25M in first 30 days
adm1 said:racerhomie3 said:MacPro said:If ever there were proof needed that 'Free apps' with 'in-app purchases' should be avoided this is it. The term 'trap' comes to mind.
How stupid do you think people are?
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Apple releases iOS 11.4 for iPhone and iPad with AirPlay 2, Messages in iCloud support
When you announce a new software feature, that does not mean that it is ready. Sometimes when developing software things arrive that were not foreseen and major structural changes need to be done. All these armchair commenters about how such and such is late have never developed software or hardware. Software at this level, near perfect up time over millions of instances is not hard, its near impossible, and the slightest hitch in the system will be laughed all over the net, I for one am pleased that when things are hard the delay them until they are ready, rather than deliver a lesser experience.
At least they have delivered, some companies announce flashy new stuff then realise that they are shooting for the moon and quietly don't ever say anything more. -
Epic seeks 'coalition' of Apple critics as fight over App Store policies intensifies
Rayz2016 said:Alex1N said:I wonder if Epic is going to take. Google to court as well. That would be amusing.
I imagine they'll focus on Apple because that's where they can get the most publicity.
The did sue Google as well https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/08/14/google-follows-apples-lead-boots-fortnite-from-play-store
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Apple Maps will help drivers avoid speed and traffic cameras in iOS 14
PetrolDave said:Better make sure Apple disable it in France as possession of a device that warns of speed cameras is illegal, and in theory can lead to the device being confiscated by the Gendarmes.
That is not how it works, radar detectors are not allowed but using the GPS to warn the user in the proximity of a radar is allowed (voir le site coyote (https://www.moncoyote.com/fr/)).
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Please don't wish for a 'free' App Store
ranson said:apple ][ said:These ignorant a-holes who want the app store completely open would ruin the entire app store if their ideas were to be implemented.
Look at the mess that is Android.
Nobody has any business telling Apple how to run their app store. If anybody doesn't like it, then go use something else. Nobody ever forced anybody to be in the Apple eco system. Don't come to Apple with your braindead ideas and demand them to change.
I don't think anyone on this thread is suggesting how Apple run THEIR app store. The suggestion is that it should not be the ONLY app store (or only way to legitimately load an app).
The problem is that third party app stores would immediately allow side loading pirated apps, and the main app store would lose its main interest for developers of paid apps.
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'AirTags' appear to include privacy features to stop unwanted tracking
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Apple urges lawmakers to reject bill that would force it to allow side-loading
Your coffee machine story reminds me of the Terry Pratchett (GNU) https://samvimesbootstheory.com/. Buy cheap and you end up paying more.
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Apple's Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro up for preorder on Amazon, supposedly ships on May 30
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Developers talk about being 'Sherlocked' as Apple uses them 'for market research'