numenorean

So Apple "destroys dreams" even though it only holds 15% of the market. Maybe Telegram should have their "dreams" in the other 85% of the market. Why aren't they crying at other companies who also take 30% for their "walled gardens". 30% may be a bit steep for the in-app payment system, but obviously, users would prefer using Apple's solution than the alternative of giving their payment information to some random app they may, either on purpose or by accident, have subscribed to and their third-party payment system.

Just pondering...

A number of these things weren't "features", but if there's something I miss from the list here like others, it's Aperture. Lightroom at the time of cancellation was nowhere near as good and I've always found its workflow too strict. That works for some people, but I preferred the model Aperture followed, which was to let me work the way I work and not force me into someone else's method. Lightroom has gotten a lot of better since then, and with obvious superior features as Adobe has continued its development, but it still doesn't come close to Aperture in many ways, imho. Photos is not Aperture, nor will it ever be. I never understood why Aperture was cancelled, especially since it fit quite well within Apple's professional apps.

I also loved 3D / Force Touch, but it's not something that was a major loss for me, even though I found it particularly practical. I understand it really wasn't for most people.

Just pondering...

mikethemartian said:

numenorean said:

Ok. So basically, Apple has decided to do an illegal search and seizure of our photos, have their system analyze them for what a government sponsored non-profit determines might be criminal (which of course can't ever be hacked or manipulated, as that's never happened to any company or database /s), then a non-police officer human will look at your photos and make a legal determination over them before taking you to the police. This is completely unconstitutional, as laid out in the fourth amendment:

4th Amendment: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

Where's the warrant that gives anyone the right to look at your personal photos, be it on your phone, on your server storage, or your personal home? This also such a clear violation of the precept of innocent before proven guilty, as everyone is suspected guilty, and therefore, searched. Apple is not law enforcement, nor have they been empowered by law enforcement, nor do they have a legal warrant issued by a judge to search your property.

Apple has really opened the door here for so many violations it's not even funny. And this is the company that would not help unlock the phone of a terrorist, but will now scan every single, innocent person's phone, you know "for the children". That excuse has always covered up so many sins. 

You know, since Apple has decided to look at our photos, and one of their employees may end up looking at your personal photos should their magical system of identification accidentally flag one of your photos, how about we all get a view at the personal photos of Tim Cook and all other Apple employees. It's only fair isn't it?

Just pondering...

There’s nothing illegal about it. Apple is a private entity that you have given access to your records. They can voluntarily give any and all of your information to law enforcement. Even regardless if you have a “contract” with them not to because that contract would be void. The 4th Amendment only protects you if the government is attempting to get information and the entity that has it resists. They can voluntarily give whatever information they have to law enforcement at any time.

They are not getting a request from law enforcement, nor warrant, nor anything. Obviously, the iCloud agreement allows them to do anything, and if not, they'll modify that agreement (I don't use cloud services for personal photos to reduce the possibility of hackers getting photos of my family members, especially minors, that could then be used in nefarious ways), and that of iOS to make sure they have your "permission" (as if you had a choice if you want to continue using an updated and therefore more secure iPhone). That doesn't mean it's not a violation. You see, the 4th amendment isn't just about government intruding. It clearly states "the right of the people", which means that as a citizen of the U.S., ruled by this constitution, I have the right against an unreasonable search and seizure by anyone without probable cause. It's one of the basic rights of a citizen to not have their private property searched for no reason. That is why it's a violation of the 4th, without even going into how this will be abused and the CSAM database hacked and everything in-between which endangers an absurd amount of innocent people. But yes, they can give law enforcement information when there's a warrant or if they witness a crime, and there's probable cause. Here they're actively looking for "crimes" and becoming private law enforcement themselves.

Their current definition certainly sounds legitimate, and it's something most people can get on board with (protecting children), and that makes it all the more dangerous. Once installed, and a new "crime" deemed "worthy", we'll see how safe that'll be. "Under his eye".

Just pondering...

Ok. So basically, Apple has decided to do an illegal search and seizure of our photos, have their system analyze them for what a government sponsored non-profit determines might be criminal (which of course can't ever be hacked or manipulated, as that's never happened to any company or database /s), then a non-police officer human will look at your photos and make a legal determination over them before taking you to the police. This is completely unconstitutional, as laid out in the fourth amendment:

4th Amendment: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

Where's the warrant that gives anyone the right to look at your personal photos, be it on your phone, on your server storage, or your personal home? This also such a clear violation of the precept of innocent before proven guilty, as everyone is suspected guilty, and therefore, searched. Apple is not law enforcement, nor have they been empowered by law enforcement, nor do they have a legal warrant issued by a judge to search your property.

Apple has really opened the door here for so many violations it's not even funny. And this is the company that would not help unlock the phone of a terrorist, but will now scan every single, innocent person's phone, you know "for the children". That excuse has always covered up so many sins. 

You know, since Apple has decided to look at our photos, and one of their employees may end up looking at your personal photos should their magical system of identification accidentally flag one of your photos, how about we all get a view at the personal photos of Tim Cook and all other Apple employees. It's only fair isn't it?

Just pondering...

fotoformat said:

DED wrote, "Despite all this confident insistence on what people really want, we have the results from a democratic vote where people cast ballots in the form of dollars..."

That's quite an eloquent and memorable turn of phrase!

Though true, and agreed for the most part. There's one thing missing in the whole analysis. The only supplier of computers that run MacOS is Apple. If I don't like their current product, I can't run to another supplier and use the MacOS there. Sure, I can use a frankenstein and violate the licence agreement, but that's not really a solution. If you love MacOS and find it better than anything out there, your only pro laptop solution is the one Apple offers.

I'm casting a vote with my dollars, but the choices are Apple silver or Apple space grey.

Other than that, I found this a nice editorial.  

Just pondering...