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  • Apple getting 'lion's share' of switchers with iPhone 13 still selling well

    mobirdmobird
    Drop the SE and turn the iPhone mini into the iPhone mini PRO.
    Just my thoughts.
    Beatslkruppspock1234JaiOh81watto_cobra

  • Stage Manager for iPadOS 16 limited to M1 over memory, storage speed requirements

    mobirdmobird
    Everyone should know by now that Apple was going to introduce the Great Divide, that is, the Apple Silicon systems (A series, M1, M2 series, etc.), Something akin to the "haves and the have-nots. More choices and features for everyone, just do your due diligence prior to making a purchase.
    geekmeewatto_cobra

  • Apple's homeless relocation project still hasn't found homes for everyone

    mobirdmobird
    Why isn't the motel purchased outright and then used as a permanent housing facility? This arrangement seems to have worked for the majority of the participants.
    Doesn't appear that Cartwright appreciates Apple's efforts, his comments certainly would not motivate very many benefactors.
    iOS_Guy80lordjohnwhorfinWeetu

  • iPhone 14 to get 'high-end' front camera with built-in autofocus

    mobirdmobird
    For your reading enjoyment.

    darkvader said:
    Please don't "turn it in".  Resell it on the secondary market, like ebay.  Apple destroys all traded in iPhones, creating more e-waste and hurting the secondary market.

    You'll be helping the environment AND you'll have more money in your pocket.

    StrangeDays

  • Apple's mixed-reality headset has reached 'advanced' stage of development

    mobirdmobird
    I don't think I would call it a "big flop". More akin to the original HomePods disappointing adoption. But, they have to start somewhere...
    I look forward to seeing Meta's reactions and then one of them mumbling something to the tune of "we better start over".

    tjwolf said:
    If Apple indeed decides to sell the described device, it'll be a big flop.  Not so much because it won't be able to sell at all, but because it won't sell at the scale Apple needs.  Think about it: the described device will have powerful processing capabilities *on the headset* - well, that'll require a big battery.  The described device will also support VR/MR - again, more battery to drive high resolution displays.  While the device might also be capable of AR, who would want to wear big/ugly goggles for an extended period of time?  The only market for such goggles are gamers and geeks who don't mind looking foolish in public.

    I always thought Apple's smartest approach would be to keep all energy-intensive tasks on the iPhone, which already has plenty of battery and CPU power and let the AR glasses merely act as a display and sensor-data gathering device.  This would allow for "normal" looking glasses that folks are already accustomed to wearing all day.  And THAT market would be worth Apple's while.

    watto_cobra