beowulfschmidt

If her allegations are true, then they're true.  If they're false, then they're false.  If she has evidence of Apple doing precisely what they say they do not do, then she has evidence.  If she doesn't have evidence, then she doesn't have evidence.

What she did or didn't do at other companies is irrelevant to the veracity of those facts.

StrangeDays said:

My state has their own app for this, accepted by law enforcement and all states alcohol outlets. The only problem is it doesn't use the iOS Wallet so you have to unlock the device and hold it out for the LEO to take a photo/scan of it on their own device (they are trained that it's a "hands off" policy and aren't supposed to ask for possession of it, which was true in the one time I got to try it when pulled over, but who knows how good about it they are). So I welcome one that uses the Wallet which can be accessed while the device remains locked.

This is what I'm skeptical of.  I mean, cops already do lots of things they're not supposed to do.  I myself have been stopped merely because I was passing through a neighborhood the cop didn't think I belonged in, and on another occasion because I had out of state plates.  In addition, cops are permitted to lie, so what's to stop a cop from saying that one is required to give him one's phone?  Then when some poor schlub does so, the cop can say "he let me."

And, as another story about the various unlocking tools points out, even a locked phone isn't necessarily safe.

Xed said:

 but repairing your own device will also void the warranty. 

One report I saw said that Apple has said that they will not automatically void the warranty if one does the kind of self repair for which Apple is providing the tools, parts, and instructions.  I'm sure there will be plenty of caveats in whatever agreement one has to enter in order to get those tools, parts, and instructions, but that's a good sign. 

MplsP said:

Creating earbuds that universally fit is a struggle

Every commenter above should read this. human anatomy is hugely variable. No one can design an earbud that will fit everyone. From experience and reports, Apple has done a very good job of fitting most people with AirPods, especially given the lack of a flexible silicone tip/sleeve, but you can't change your ears. If they don't fit, move on to another style or brand.

What you say is absolutely true, but Apple could come a fair bit closer if they weren't so dead set on form over function.  Even there own Beats brand fits better.  Of course, they're not as good in other respects, like sound quality, but hey, you can't have everything, can you.

Except Apple could provide the better sound quality and noise cancellation with the improved fit of the Beats.  They just don't want to. 

To be fair, if Apple knew about the infringement, then they should be liable for failing to do something about it.  But that should be the limit of the liability.  There is no moral justification for making Apple responsible for the content of the apps they host.  Unfortunately, Apple has taken responsibility for some content, which opens them up to criticism for not exercising that control over content others find objectionable.  Still not justified, IMO, but then, Chinese copyright law isn't exactly my strong suit.