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  • 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 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 accused of using privacy to excuse ignoring child abuse material on iCloud

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    Where were the parents when she was uploading to the cloud?
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  • New iPhone comparison page tells you why you need to upgrade

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    Massiveattack87 said:
    david | dahoveed said:
    Massiveattack87 said:
    Apple gets ridiculous. I see their earnings will be poor (at least till their iPhone 16 launch). 
    Hugely disappointed by Tim Cook.

    Do the automakers give up on promoting their current model cars & trucks just because the release of their new models is right around the corner?!?!
    No, they more intensely advertise their current models and offer incentives for folks to buy them now!

    People have stupid and unrealistic expectations concerning Apple. Apple isn't a charity or social service organization. It is an innovative product & services company aiming to make a profit for their wares!!!!


    Wow.. You have no clue what you are talking about, aren´t you?
    Most automakers are valued at low P/E for their business and saturation without a clear growth prospect. 
    Apple is still valued as a software company at high P/E (FWD PE: x26). 
    And the phone market is saturated. Tim Cook admitted today that the smartphone market cycle depends on AI. 

    iPhone 15 has nothing to do with AI, but Apple tries so hard to promote iPhone 15. Does it make sense? 

    I am sure Apple has some "AI weapons", but Apple should have promoted their AI abilities with iPhone 15. 

    Poor decision. 


    Well, concerning automakers - you are the clueless one.  They are all actively promoting 2023 models even though the 2024 models are out and 2025 are right around the corner. None of them are selling very well right now.

    So Apple pitching the current iPhone 15 model that is out is bad form? Why would they pitch anything else right now?  What do you expect them to do?  No advertising at all?
    watto_cobra

  • 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.
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