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  • Arms race: Apple's waiting for robotics for US iPhone assembly, says Commerce Secretary

    welshdogwelshdog
    From what I understand, total assembly of something as compact and delicate as an iPhone is not yet possible with robotic tools. Someday we'll get there, but it will require not only better robots, but a whole new level of design and engineering of the phone itself to make it compatible with the robots.

    Re-shoring massive amounts of manufacturing to the US is a current fantasy. The biggest shortcoming is supply chains. We have the absolute best CONSUMER supply chain, but our industrial chain is antiquated and inadequate. Plus, a lot of world manufacturing happens in places where the feedstocks and raw materials are close by. While that can be true for the US in some segments, it's not true for many. Then there's cost of labor problem - I don't see a solution for that. Along with that there is the worker training problem - our skilled manufacturing workforce is a tiny fraction of what it once was. We have near full employment right now so where are these workers coming from? Cook is right about the supply of tool and die makers, the engineers and other skilled workers. China has millions, we have thousands and they are pretty much all employed. And as many have pointed out, factory work is not some dream job for most people. Even if the job is as a robot wrangler, repair tech, automation manager etc. these can be dead-end unsatifying jobs. Whatever - no one who needs to hear all this is listening. I'm old and I guess it's time to enjoy
    "The Important Sound Of Things Falling Apart."
    williamlondon13485watto_cobra

  • Apple has again Sherlocked developers with Clipboard History

    welshdogwelshdog
    eightzero said:

    And oh, I've never been able to actually use Spotlight. 
    One thing Spotlight offers is the fastest app finder/launcher in Mac OS. Hit Command+Spacebar, type a few letters of the app name, return - pow app launched. It takes seconds to perform and no need to go to the finder. If Clipboard History works as easily and smoothly as this, it will be useful, but it will still need an quick "Clear" function.
    williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • Every Intel Mac mini is now obsolete or vintage, and will be missed

    welshdogwelshdog
    My 2012 Mini with two internal SSDs is still running 24/7 recording security cameras, backing up photos from iCloud and running my home automation. One drive is for Time Machine backups of two Macbook Airs. I want a new Mini to run improved security recording software and will probably keep the old one for the Time Machine backups. The 2012 Mini has been one of the best Macs I've had. I'l put it up there with my IIci and my beloved 12" Aluminum  Powerbook G4.
    watto_cobra

  • First iPhone 16e Teardown reveals bigger battery and C1 modem

    welshdogwelshdog
    y2an said:
    As I expected, much improved repairability. And actually, that’s not because it was designed specifically for repairability rather it’s because it was designed for manufacturability. Apple’s goal is now to be able to transfer manufacturing quickly between countries which means assembly skills have to be simplified.
    I feel that if repairability and recyclability were required by law, it would be easier for everyone - companies and consumers alike. It is irrelevant that such constraints might have an effect on the design of the products. Designers egos and human tech infatuation are not valid reasons to make products that waste resources. I hope Apple, for what ever reason, continues to move in this direction of lower waste product lifespans for their products.

    muthuk_vanalingamjas99williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • Video of Apple's Black Hat 2016 presentation now available

    welshdogwelshdog
    I guess I don't understand why any company would share any significant details about inner workings of products. Seems risky.

  • Apple's Ive and Newson unveil unadorned fir trees for Claridge's Christmas installation

    welshdogwelshdog
    Here are some better pictures - and some snarky commentary: http://www.businessinsider.com/photos-apple-jony-ive-designs-christmas-tree-claridges-no-decorations-2016-11/#ives-tree-comes-off-the-back-of-another-unconventional-project-a-300-book-containing-nothing-but-photos-of-apple-products-it-was-developed-over-an-eight-year-period-and-ive-said-apple-had-to-invent-new-kinds-of-ink-and-paper-to-do-it-justice-18
    irelandbaconstang

  • Apple's Home Hub smart home display leaks in iOS beta code

    welshdogwelshdog
    If Apple is going to produce such a product, they really need to make sure from the very start that the code, the processing and the overall speed of the thing are absolutely the best possible. If the thing performs like the current Home system it will be a flop. It has to be flawless and not yet another pseudo-beta pushed out to let users to troubleshoot for Apple. For once it would nice to see Apple (and every other giant software company) release a truly finished product.
    williamlondonjibmike1