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  • Green texts in iMessages nudge teens to use iPhones

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    cpsro said:
    Apple led the way, now the others want it to conform. Yeah, sure.
    I never understood why Europeans went "whole hog" for WhatsApp. WhatsApp won't do anything until the user gives FaceBook access to their entire contacts, which you know gets uploaded whole hog to the mother roach. Before FB owned WhatsApp, it was the same way, and when the news came out that FB was buying the company, I was relieved to not have used it. Signal demands access to contacts, too, but doesn't upload or store them--or so they say.
    It's likely a timing issue. WhatsApp is a few years older than iMessage and Europe has been more progressive when it comes to technology. By the time iMessage came in to replace SMS, Europe had already moved on from SMS to WhatsApp.
    williamlondonctt_zhwatto_cobra

  • Microsoft says that if Apple isn't stopped now, its antitrust behavior will just get worse...

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    Microsoft, Google and others want to innovate on mobile gaming with their streaming services and Apple is standing in their way with their restrictions. All the while not investing nearly as much in the space.
    williamlondonviclauyyc

  • Apple urges lawmakers to reject bill that would force it to allow side-loading

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    22july2013 said:
    mjtomlin said:
    Agree with both comments above…
    I also think Apple could start lowering their fees, especially for subscription services. 
    Thanks, but don't you agree that Apple's $0 charge for free apps needs to be subsidized by the charge for the bigger companies?
    Free apps are not free. Apple gets $99+ a year for developer accounts.
    williamlondonmuthuk_vanalingam

  • If you want blue iMessage bubbles that much, buy an iPhone

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    Jesus h... Apple users are obsessed with Beeper Mini. You know how I know? Check the comment section of an Apple site on this topic vs an Android/Google site. You guys are raging about it. For some news articles regarding Beeper Mini on Google/Android sites, crickets…
    williamlondon

  • Tesla, BMW don't appear to be gearing up to join Apple's new CarPlay vision

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    My partner uses CarPlay and I use Android Auto. Test driving a Tesla, I can see why Tesla wouldn’t want to adopt these right away. They could end up sacrificing car metrics if these interfaces don’t allow them to surface them. And they would probably prefer their Maps to Google Maps or Apple Maps because their maps can surface Tesla charging stations. Something that is CRUCIAL for EV’s right now.

    I can see pushing legacy car manufacturers to integrate these interfaces because they are car manufacturers FIRST. Infotainment centers is CLEARLY not their core competency. It’s the same reason why we wouldn’t want phone manufacturers creating their own phone OS’s. That said Tesla seems like a tech first company and given the software chops needed to even come close, although not succeed, I can imagine building a good infotainment center is much easier and well within their wheel house.

    Right now at least, I don’t see much that CarPlay or Android Auto provides over Tesla’s native interface outside of better notification handling. Which is something I think can be fixed.
    MplsPdoozydozen

  • Apple urges lawmakers to reject bill that would force it to allow side-loading

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    22july2013 said:
    Apple has no legal obligation to allow any third party apps on their platforms. Let alone third party app stores.
    It's kind of good business to allow third party apps though. My iPad would be a paper weight without the suite of office applications and custom applications I need for work.

    Not to mention all the games people like to play. We need to stop acting as if Apple products are great by themselves and devs are just along for the ride. Everyone has something to bring to the table.
    muthuk_vanalingam