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Apple Watch sensor has racial bias, claims new lawsuit
mikethemartian said:MacPro said:I can't see what Apple could do? If they improved the sensitivity wouldn't that just make measurements better for light skins too, thus maintaining the differential? It's physics not bias. -
Fatal helicopter crash likely caused by dropped iPad
AppleZulu said:This is irresponsible reporting. The headline and lede make it seem like this was somehow a failure on the part of the iPad itself. It was not.
Read on, and you'll understand that the issue was that, once dropped, the iPad became a wedged-in obstruction to flight control mechanisms. The same would've been the case if the dropped item had been a Microsoft Surface, or a paper notebook in a rigid binder. There is no fault in the hardware design or software operation of the iPad itself. -
Apple employee petition demands flexibility against return-to-office policy
mac_dog said:Spoiled brats? I don’t know about this, as I don’t know the particular people involved. I’m glad some of you do.I agree this should be handled with immediate managers. They would take the responsibility if their division fails to meet productivity requirements.They should be required to prove their increased productivity from home vs office. Simple enough to do and it’s measurable.Both sides should be open to the scrutiny that’s required to make this a fair arrangement. -
Apple Pencil functionality compromised with third-party iPad parts
Amazing to see all the fabricated assumptions defending Apple's decision to prevent third party repairs. Not qualified you say. How do you know if they are qualified? You assume this to defend Apple's position. Apple should not be held responsible if an "unqualified" person uses non Apple parts. Of course Apple is nor responsible. Who in their right mind would blame Apple? The warranty would be voided. Of course the warranty would be voided. If it were under warranty, they'd have taken it to Apple for free repair in the first place!
The argument here is that mane repairs can be carried out by competent techs with access to parts but Apple (like many companies) choose to discourage this for money and to make their lives easier by not having to deal with botched repairs. The other side of the argument is that consumers have rights (companies have certain legal obligations in this world) and one right is the right to reasonable repairs for devices where reasonable repairs are possible. -
Rivian adds Apple Music, but won't consider CarPlay
dewme said:I think a lot of automakers are struggling to provide differentiation in the vehicles they sell. So many new vehicles are virtually indistinguishable and only come in four colors. They want to use the dashboard to separate their vehicles from the competition now that the cup holder war has settled down.
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Apple stuck the Mac mini power button on the bottom
Alex_V said:I don’t believe that this was a decision to prioritise form over function. Placing the power button, either on the back, or on the front, would look perfectly fine, in keeping with the Apple minimalist aesthetic. It appears that Apple are deliberately encouraging behavioural change: “Leave it on.” And there may be good technical reasons to leave the machine on rather than turning it on and off every day. -
Apple Watch infringes Masimo pulse oximetry patent, rules judge
chadbag said:beowulfschmidt said:Applejacs said:Ok, so Apple cuts a check for how much?Ideally, it would be the amount of money they made from the infringement. But for a long time, it's been well worth it for Apple to infringe and then pay some pittance to make the problem go away. The only way to stop infringement is to impose penalties that actually matter.I know exactly how likely that is though, given how much corporations "contribute to" legislators.(I said “claimed” as the matter is not settled. This was just the next step). -
Apple sets April 11 deadline for corporate return to office
I agree that from an employee's perspective, WFH has obvious benefits for many (not all though as many of our employees prefer separating home and work). From a business perspective, WFH is not ideal on many fronts (employee retention aside, which will likely lead to at least some WFH just to retain talent). The problem is it is hard to quantify the benefits of having your team in the same place. It is hard to quantify the value of the random interactions that only happen when you bump into someone and exchange some random ideas. In general, WFH reduces creativity, makes it harder to build a cohesive, trusting team and creates stratified relationships. What happens to employees that need to be in a lab to access hardware? They need to be in the office. Do they resent those can work from home? Employees who come in will get more facetime with their boss which will likely lead to quicker advancement than those who only check-in minimally via zoom. Will that cause resentment? Many people get a lot of personal gratification being part of a team and being present is important to nurture those relationships.
WFH is like the old mail order businesses where you just stuff envelopes for pennies/envelope. Your job has to be commodified to be viable as WFH. If you want to create, contribute and be part of something special, WFH might not be the best way to go. I predict companies that adopt permanent WFH will either change their minds, or will be overtaken by more efficient and creative companies.
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Intel Windows not coming to M1 VMware Fusion, ARM Windows licensing unclear
lkrupp said:If you need to run Windows then buy a Windows PC. -
Apple execs address Mac mini's hidden power button in 2024 redesign
y2an said:Remind me, where’s the power button on an Apple TV?