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Apple's Self Repair Program was never going to be what repair advocates wanted
mfryd said:What happens when my 5 year old iPhone, Mac or iPad is declared "obsolete" by Apple. At that point they will no longer sell parts, issue software upgrades, or offer support for the device.
As it stands, the iPhone will refuse to fully work with replacement parts unless Apple blesses the replacement. That won't happen once Apple drops support.
At some point, Apple will stop issuing software updates to fix crucial security issues. That wouldn't be an issue except that Apple prevents me from installing a third party OS (for example Linux or Android).
I would be much happier if Apple opened up repairs and software once they stopped supporting a device.
Remember, Apple Silicon Macs, iPhones, and iPads are all tied to the owner's Apple ID. At the very least, they should allow the registered Apple ID to approve pairing of replacement parts. I'm OK with it giving a warning if someone swaps the fingerprint sensor, or makes hardware/software alternations without my approval. However, as the registered Apple ID for the device, I should be able to approve those changes.
Could we at least argue in good faith, please? Apple's not going to do that. The iPhone 6S is still supported with the latest iOS. Apple routinely supports iOS devices for more than twice as long as competitors. And you're going to get freaking Linux or Android on an iOS device, so stop whining. Neither is it Apple job to magically give you that. You think ANDROID is going to give you security updates 5-10 years down the road for hardware that isn't even Android hardware? Stop hallucinating. They can't even manage 3 years consistently on their own native devices.
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Satechi launches new space-saving dual laptop stand
"Its gold-plated connector provides an uninterrupted viewing experience"?
Good Lord. No. Please, no.
The gold plating magically makes the 1s and 0s flow more accurately? It prevents "interruptions"? No it doesn't. It does nothing of the kind.
Please, AppleInsider. We all get enough of this idiocy elsewhere; let's not spread it here, too.
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The metaverse is 'off limits' on Apple's VR headset, claims report
Yeah. That's what's going to happen: the world's most visionary company is going to be "left behind" by the superior wisdom of the guy who built a company out of his teenage-incel fantasy.starof80 said:If the rumors about this is true, Apple would be smart to reconsider about getting in the Metaverse. They will be left behind.
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Whistleblower casts doubt on Apple's claims that it doesn't silence employees
Anyone else getting a bit weary of complaints that seem to be supported by Cher Scarlett and...basically nobody else and no other evidence?
Also, asking someone to sign an NDA does not equate to "silencing" them. This should be blatantly obvious from the get-go, right? But in this case it's even more blindingly obvious: she refused to sign, and here she is complaining to her heart's content.
So perhaps I am just dim or obtuse, but I'm having trouble seeing what the actual problem is, here. She wants to be an Apple critic, she apparently planned to be an Apple critic starting about fifty milliseconds after getting hired by Apple, and, lo and behold, here she is being an Apple critic, unhindered. Great. Have at.
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Apple claps back at 'secret' app ad purchase claims, says supports more than 100 apps
In point of fact, Forbes has never been very good at reporting on tech. It's not just political bias; they lack fundamental cluefulness and they obviously lack a good tech editor.Hedware said:Forbes is now so right wing it can’t report the truth any more.
