waverboy

sog35 said:

Why should Apple license iOS?

1. iPhone hardware sales have reached a peak. They need to find a way to increase iOS users.
2. There is a massive part of the market Apple can't service. $100-$300 phones. 
3. It would be to risky for Apple to sell iPhones that cost $100-$300
4. $100-$300 phones have too low margins and would canibalize more expensive iPhones

The way to address the 1 billion phones that are sold each year at the $100-$300 price point is to license a 'light' version of iOS.

How should Apple license iOS?

1. Apple will select hardware makers
2. Apple will select which models will be allow to have iOS 'light'
3. Apple will make sure these models are up to spec to run iOS 'light' smoothly and can accept software updates
4. Apple has the right to remove these licenses at anytime if the hardware maker fails to provide a quality product
5. Apple will charge a royalty of $30 or 20% of the retail price, which ever is higher
6. iOS light will be a version of iOS that has core features like AppStore but not the more advanced features that require more processing power or specific hardware (3d touch)
7. Having 2 versions of iOS will allow iPhone to remain the top-tier product and minimize canibalization

What will Apple accomplish by licensing iOS light?

1. Greatly increase its iOS install base
2. A install base of 2 billion will greatly increase Apple's services revenue
3. iOS light will be a great introduction to new users. Many will eventually buy an iPhone to all the features of iOS
4. A large install base will weaken Android's moat even more
5. iOS licensing will allow Apple to grow for another decade

What are the risks of licensing iOS?

1. Canibalization. But this can be addressed by only licensing a light version of iOS without all the features. Also iOS light will not be licensed to high end phones.
2. Weakening of the iPhone brand.  I don't think so. Think of iOS light as a 'trial version' of a full blown iPhone. Those who want the best will still buy iPhones.
3. Energy to manage two operating systems. Not really. Apple already does this with iOS. They withhold features on older iPhones like iPhone 4S today. This is pretty much the same thing.

tallest skil said:

spice-boy said:

It saddens me that people that should be open minded are filled with hate

Tolerance is the virtue of the man without conviction.

tallest skil said:

jet23 said:
If you can’t see how passing discriminatory legislation against LGBT people...

If you can’t see how this isn’t that...
Some people would say that forcing their daughters to share bathrooms with men is horrific.You’re gonna want to try again.
I’m pretty sure the majority HERE is in favor of trannies, but statistically we’re in the majority.
Learn what hate is, for fuck’s sake.Because of statistics? Because your fallacy is meaningless to the point? Take your pick.
Except it’s proven by every statistic ever recorded, so why not stop supporting mental illness and come back to reality?Appeal to authority. Try the fuck again.
You’ve made it clear that you prefer mental illness to go untreated, so your opinion is instantaneously meaningless.
Cute, more fallacies.

...the dialogue expressed on this topic would be a cause for shame in this community.

Your beliefs are pretty shameful.
Learn what hate is.
The only one I’ve seen weigh in supports your side, so shut the fuck up about your victim complex and stop supporting mental illness.

xbit said:
You know that’s not the point, but of course you don’t fucking care.
Transsexualism? Yeah, the delusion that it’s legitimate is invented.
Statistically trannies are liberal, since moral relativism is necessary to think that you’re not mentally ill for believing you’re not what you actually are.
You’d guess wrong, then. How pathetic.

Sir_Turkey said:

sog35 said:

What the FBI wanted Apple to do was a software hack.  With software hacks you can access phones WITHOUT possession.  And with a backdoor you can access MILLIONS of phones at the same time. In your home. IN your bedroom. That is what I'm afraid of.

Why does it matter to you if the FBI can access private data on suspicion of criminal actively ? Why are you "afraid" ?

icoco3 said:

Rayz2016 said:

I have a question.

Would this law mean that Apple couldn't fire a retail worker who refused to serve a homosexual couple?

We don't support homosexuality but we serve customers all the time at the Farmers Market who are gay.  I shouldn't be compelled to advocate for their position but as human beings, they buy from us all the time and we happily serve them.

Further to your question, by serving them, an Apple employee would not be endorsing their lifestyle.