imergingenious

So...

Choose the larger Galaxy device vs. medium sized iPhone
the iPhone trounced the Galaxy on standby - we don't believe the results
The Galaxy doesn't have a dark mode on YouTube (a google app) - compare using the standard mode
The iPhone handily beats the Galaxy on graphics intensive gaming
The Galaxy handily beats the iPhone on a nothing-like-real-world-battery-use-case Geekbench test that has the iPhone doing nearly 2x the CPU work since it's twice as fast and the test keeps either CPU at max throttle the whole time (also keep in mind that iPhones CPU/GPUs don't throttle performance over time due to heat nearly as much as most Androids) 

AppleInsider conclusion? Galaxy device has "undoubtedly superior" "battery life, despite the size difference"

Seems really biased. 

First of all, it wouldn't be despite the size difference. If the iPhone were LARGER, it would be despite the size difference. Because it's the smaller of the two, the proper way to phrase that would have been something like "partially due to the size difference". Second of all, I would conclude based on those tests that the iPhone has better standby battery life, better gaming battery life, but also the ability to drain the smaller battery in extreme cases faster than the Samsung, which has a larger capacity battery that is generally used less efficiently but also has a less dynamic power draw capability... true battery life depends on the usage.

Accelerometers measure change in velocity (values can be integrated and combined with gyro data to measure change in position ). Relatively low error but error compounds over time.
Gyroscopes meaure change in orientation. Relatively low error but it compounds when integrated over time and error drastically effects absolute position calculations.
Compass measures fixed orientation relative to the earths magnetic field, which is weak and can be masked by nearby magnets and metals. Relatively high error but doesn’t increase with time and can be improved with calibration. Can be used to minimize/stop long term gyro error buildup through a computational feedback loop.
GPS measures absolute position. Similar to compass, error is relatively high but doesn’t increase with time and can be used to manage smooth and accurate position tracking when incorporated into a feedback loop with the differential position data coming from accelerometer and gyroscope. Requires line of site with satellites (other tech required for indoors) Error should drastically reduce next year with new satellite network (and associated next gen receiver chips) coming online.
Now, with VIO, camera data is incorporated into this feedback loop for even more smooth and exact output.

mfryd said:

I think the author of this article is reading too much into Bob Borchers' statement. While Apple may very well be working on an Apple Silicon based Mac Pro.  I don't think Bob Borchers' statement speaks to that issue.

"Taking the entire product line to Apple Silicon" might mean that any Mac model with an Intel processor will be discontinued.  This doesn't seem to be a statement that every Mac model will survive the transition.

Consider that taking the iMac to Apple Silicon involved dropping the 27" model.   

Except isn't the Mac Pro the only remaining Mac that isn't fully on Apple Silicon? He clearly refers to this as a goal that has yet to be accomplished.

The $500 model is coming. In fact, it could even be a $300 model. All apple has to do is take the AppleTV, put a newer chip in it like the A11 or A12X, then add more flash storage. Smaller, faster, cheaper (but only runs App Store/marzipan apps).

I don’t really care if it cheated. To me, what’s more important is how well can it cheat? If the Samsung can accurately recreate PORTIONS of the moon occluded by a tree or other object, then the cheating is good enough that it’s actually useful because people can make custom images of the moon that you can’t just download from the internet. Has anyone tried this?

VP9 is fraught with patent liability as Google took a lot of the inventions in the MPEG standards and reverse engineered them up into a new codec and is giving it away for free. By having zero licensing fees due to this largely stolen open standard, and constant violations of copyright in their content library, this is how YouTube (and Google in general) makes a profitable business. Costs are so low because they copy IP/ software innovations and make them free to the end user (then monetize through ads). This is not news, folks. 4k/HDR on Youtube is a bit silly, though, since the quality of the content is generally garbage as well.

I agree it’s not the iPhone and it’s got a steep climb ahead, but not in the way the original author intended. It’s not the iPhone because the iPhone doesn’t replace one’s need for a PC/Mac or iPad, whereas the Vision Pro line of products will end up replacing the iPhone, watch, iPad and even Mac for most people. Once AVP evolves to the point where you can comfortably wear it around all day, all other physical screens become redundant. They just need to include cellular connectivity, have longer battery life, and make it lighter/more comfortable. All inevitable advancements with future versions and this transition will start faster than many expect.

robotphood said:

JohnDenver101 said:

I don't understand the appeal of a folding phone. They are:

• More expensive
• More expensive to repair
• Screen is less scratch resistant
• Screen may show fold
• Hinges make it more prone to break or susceptible to dust
• Heavier
• Can be difficult to use with one hand

All just to have a larger screen. I would love a folding iPad. Give me an e-ink display on the outside and it would be the perfect travel companion for movies and books. 

Isn't the reason you want a folding iPad essentially why someone would want a folding iPhone? Your points aren't wrong, but something like a pixel fold gets you an iPad mini in a size that not that much bigger than a 16 pro max.

In terms of screen area, you would need to go trifold to get an iPad mini screen in an iPhone form factor when folded. Extremely expensive, very delicate, poor battery life, bad cameras.

Sadly it appears they didn't follow the new iOS10 control center convention of 3 different panels: 1 for commonly used functions, 1 for music control, and 1 for home control. It's a step in the right direction, but still will be out of sync with the latest iOS.