What's up with the iPhone 8 fear-mongering headlines almost every single day? How fucking tiresome.
I wish readers had legal recourse when all these rumors turn out to be lies. But I guess part of freedom of speech is we have to suffer through complete bullshit.
It'd be nice if media outlets were obligated to provide the source on whatever they publish. AI would probably be exempt being a blog/forum primarily but it would clean up the news sites considerably.
Except, it has become a joke, because "blog/forum" pretends to have none of the responsibility of "news", but they publish news. And when it turns out to be fake, they pretend to have to no responsibility.
Have you all suddenly forgotten this is an Apple rumor site? If you only want official vetted Apple news then don't bother with any tech site. Go directly to Apple's own webpages where they'll tell you what they think you should know when they want you to know. Geesh! The level of criticism directed at a free-to-use AppleInsider discussion forum is mind-boggling.
It'd be nice if media outlets were obligated to provide the source on whatever they publish.
No, it wouldn't, because no one would ever blow the whistle on corruption.
If you discover that your employer is secretly dumping poison into a river and killing people downstream, and the last guy to say something about it was suddenly unemployed and was having trouble finding another job because the company is telling everyone he eats babies and breeds puppies for Satanic sacrifice, you're less likely to say anything if you know you will be exposed as the source of the information.
If, on the other hand, the media is able to report on the allegation without naming you specifically, it opens the door for authorities to investigate without you facing divorce, bankruptcy, and starvation.
The "free press" approach has a downside -- the protections can be abused -- but the benefits outweigh the liabilities.
Until images of actual parts are leaked (from the factory) about the iPhone 8/X/Edition, I won't believe a word about this speculation for an unknown product. All we are getting now is hot air.
Apple: We're proud to announce the 2.5D curved glass back!
Cartman: What the hell is 2.5D?
Apple: Well it's not quite 3D but it's fancier than plain ol' 2D.
Cartman: [blank face, silent]
Apple: And it's available this September for $1,799
Cartman: Screw you guys, I'm going home.
Apple: We're proud to announce the 2.5D curved glass back!
Cartman: What the hell is 2.5D?
Apple: Well it's not quite 3D but it's fancier than plain ol' 2D.
Cartman: [blank face, silent]
Apple: And it's available this September for $1,799
Cartman: Screw you guys, I'm going home.
Until images of actual parts are leaked (from the factory) about the iPhone 8/X/Edition, I won't believe a word about this speculation for an unknown product. All we are getting now is hot air.
So, how exactly do you know which leaks are real and which ones are "hot air?" Wall Street would love to talk to you.
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If you discover that your employer is secretly dumping poison into a river and killing people downstream, and the last guy to say something about it was suddenly unemployed and was having trouble finding another job because the company is telling everyone he eats babies and breeds puppies for Satanic sacrifice, you're less likely to say anything if you know you will be exposed as the source of the information.
If, on the other hand, the media is able to report on the allegation without naming you specifically, it opens the door for authorities to investigate without you facing divorce, bankruptcy, and starvation.
The "free press" approach has a downside -- the protections can be abused -- but the benefits outweigh the liabilities.
All we are getting now is hot air.
Cartman: What the hell is 2.5D?
Apple: Well it's not quite 3D but it's fancier than plain ol' 2D.
Cartman: [blank face, silent]
Apple: And it's available this September for $1,799
Cartman: Screw you guys, I'm going home.
So, how exactly do you know which leaks are real and which ones are "hot air?" Wall Street would love to talk to you.