danox

So does this mean in the future Apple can be like Nintendo or Sony and have a really closed system? Yuck….

Getting rid of Qualcomm, Intel, Samsung, Nvidia, Google, IBM, Motorola of Schaumburg. Illinois, Elon and Microsoft is worth the price long term when it comes to advancing your profitable infrastructure/ecosystem. It’s why this group (those left standing) keep trying to attach themselves to Apple ecosystems on their terms even if it means they have to petition governments for help doing so….

Thru iteration the Apple modem will advance to C2, C3 and beyond just like everything else Apple Silicon, and Apple OS (all five ecosystems). The M5, M6, and R2 are going to be fun upon introduction.

No Thanks Meta….

tipoo said:

Moving out of the totalitarian CCP ruled China into a democratic ally is a major win. Just don't know why Trump is now shaking a stick at that too. 

You haven’t been following much if you have to ask it doesn’t matter where Apple/Tim Cook stands. It is like asking an American Indian. Where do you want me to stand in this land? It does not matter what Apple does it will not be good enough…. 

sirbryan said:

MplsP said:

If T-Mobile signs with starlink it may obviate the issue. Having the service with the carrier rather than the device manufacturer makes more sense, anyway.

Makes me wonder what's taking AT&T, Verizon, and other carriers so long to come up with a plan, either to partner with Starlink, Amazon, or whoever else.  Perhaps it has a lot to due with the spectrum each one has.  Some bands are certainly more easily (re)used in space than others.