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New Apple TRANSLATE APP does include UK English variant, at least in Canada. But WHY is the TRANSLATE APP NOT in iPadOS 14?   Did not show up on my iPad after the update.  ☹️

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  • Apple reportedly upgrades self-driving testbed with new LiDAR equipment, more

    saniatsaniat
    What about the danger to passersby of the laser guidance system. This is a real issue. LIDR cannot simply be assumed to be "safe". We do not need a nation of vision impaire, inlicted by unregulated new technology. 
    doozydozen

  • Apple looking at updated 4.7-inch iPhone based on iPhone 8 for spring 2020

    saniatsaniat

    It is stunning that all the Apple cheerleaders, (and I have been one myself since 1985) have not had the wherewithal or insight to question the massive social experiment of FaceID bombarding millions of users retinas with laser flashes, albeit low power.  There are very few studies of the effect low power lasers on human eyes.  The studies that exist were undertaken by laser manufactures blinding animals to determine what level of laser wattage is "safe".

    There are very few technical experts that understand both lasers and physiology of the human eye.  And laser damage to the eye is not "all or nothing", nor restricted to the retina.  Lower level damage to the eye may have long term consequences as persons age, and any damage is likely cumulative.

    It is stunning that over and over again, (think DDT, leaded gasoline, asbestos, PCBs, benzenes, BPA, phthalates, etc etc) private interests rush ahead and incorporate potentially harmful new technologies, with little or no precautions.  Only years and decades later do gov'ts finally catch up and get around to regulating harmful technologies and substances.

    I am very disappointed in Apple's cavalier attitude to the potential harm of FaceID, especially given its stated aim of helping individuals monitor and improve their health.  Now Apple apparently plans to INCREASE the power of FaceID lasers to get better "results".  Same logic as manufacturers of laser scanners wishing to ensure that barcodes are registered on every scan.  Little thought is given to potential harm to human eyes. 

    Cavalier attitudes to possible health effects, particularly regarding something as precious as vision, borders on criminal negligence.  You'd think Apple would care about peoples' vision, given the products they sell.

    I agree completely that Touch ID should be brought back, as a supplement or alternative to FaceID.  Apple might consider the potential for future multibillion dollar class actions, that could result from possible long term harm to people's vision.
    henrybay