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  • DOJ antitrust lawyers question Beeper over Apple's iMessage hack

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    avon b7 said:
    igorsky said:
    avon b7 said:
    rob53 said:
    The FTC and DOJ need to open their eyes and understand that Beeper is trying to hack Apple software. This has nothing to do with competition and anyone at the DOJ or FTC with any brain should see it for what it is and understand what it isn't. Messages is Apple's product and just like Microsoft and Google software, along with the million other apps, there's no justifiable requirement that they have to work with each other. 
    However, I definitely think industry should work towards interoperability which has been a decades old problem and source of problems. 
    Well then there’s a lot of work ahead because literally no messenger in existence is interoperable with other messengers. In fact I’d say iMessage is more interoperable than most due it it’s fall back to SMS, which is truly a universal format. 
    That’s why it needs to be an industry effort. For it to happen it will no doubt require legislation. 

    So are you saying that you can't send text messages to anyone you want?  I send to every phone both Apple and Android, so what is the problem?
    williamlondontimpetusAlex1Nwatto_cobraJaiOh81

  • iPhone fuels Mac switchers as the gateway to Apple's ecosystem

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    I've been an iPhone user since the 3 and have wanted to switch to Mac for several years.  Finally able to afford it so I now have an iPhone, Apple Watch, Apple TV 4k, 2 Homepod speakers, Airpods, and finally a MacBook Pro to complete the system.  Still haven't seen the need for the iPad yet as either the iPhone (14 Pro Max) or the MacBook handle everything I need.
    williamlondondewmelolliverwatto_cobra

  • GM ditching CarPlay & Android Auto for Google-built infotainment system

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    We'll be sticking with our Lincolns.  No GM for us ever now.
    eightzerochasmjas99

  • Apple loses antitrust appeal in Germany, now subject to steep fines and regulations

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    avon b7 said

    I don't need to come up with anything 'original'. My points are clear. 

    Try an informal survey yourself. How aware are the iPhone users you know and meet of Apple's imposed limitations? 

    Why shouldn't apple just be open about the limitations - just to do the right thing? Like they did with app tracking transparency.

    After all, your entire argument is that they won't mind because it's all in their interests. The price one pays for privacy and security (in spite of zero day exploits and non-stop security updates landing on their devices).

    My take is that Apple would rather jump through all the EU hoops (malicious compliance included where possible) instead of being open. And we all know why, right? 
    So as an Apple user for many years, what, in your opinion, am I missing out on that I might find even remotely interesting or required?

    jibwatto_cobra

  • Apple loses antitrust appeal in Germany, now subject to steep fines and regulations

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    avon b7 said:
    It's not even my opinion. Prior to the DMA/DSA all iDevice users were subjected to the same, unilateral restrictions.

    No choice on wallets. 
    No choice on app stores or software. 
    No access to NFC hardware unless apple allowed it (and in the case of payments, only Apple). 
    Anti-steering
    WebKit obligatory use
    Restrictions on third party watch features. 
    (previously) restrictions on cloud backup of WhatsApp chats (only iCloud)


    A lot of that has changed thanks to the EU. 

    Now you have choice (at least in the EU) where before, the choice was made for you and without your express consent. 
    A not one of those things do I care one whit about. I'm sure that a small number of EU users will make different choices, but it certainly won't be the majority.

    watto_cobra

  • Apple supplier Broadcom forecasts sales surge in preparation for upcoming 'iPhone 7' launch

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    gatorguy said:
    I bet the camera is going to be amazing in the 7 series.  I just read Ken Rockwell's amazing review of the 6s (and Ken isn't exactly known for not calling it like it is and will slam anything given half a chance  lol).  The camera rating was phenomenal (this is in the world of Canon and Nikon, too) but the audio was truly staggering.  None of it is subjective either, Ken actually uses test equipment and measures this stuff.
    I read Rockwell's reviews too but IMO it's not unusual for it to look as tho he's set his opinion first then picks the facts that support it. Example: Would you say that RAW is a waste of time and effort, just shoot JPG's? I wouldn't and I'll guess you wouldn't either but that what Ken Rockwell believes, and supported by supposed facts:
    "Raw is a waste of time and space, and doesn’t look any better than JPG even when you can open the files."

    He doesn't seem to have a great reputation or garner all that much respect on prosumer oriented photography forums when his name comes up. Doesn't make him wrong of course but I don't think his opinion is any more valid than a whole lot of others. 
    RAW is a waste of time unless you are doing some serious editing of the photos, and he's right that it doesn't look any better than jpg on a regular computer screen.  For 99% of people, just using the jpg will be more than they will ever need.
    patchythepirate