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ihatescreennames said:

king editor the grate said:

I’ve adopted two 5g iPhones, but not sure I’ve ever been on a 5g network even in rare trip to big city. 

I have an iPhone 12 Pro I received shortly after it was launched. I have never had a 5G cellular plan so I’m still on LTE. Despite all the comments on this forum where people absolutely insisted that 5G on a cell phone would change everything I’ve still yet to know anyone that is amazed at all the things their 5G phone can do that their previous phone couldn’t. I haven’t heard anyone comment that they would never go back after the 5G upgrade. In fact, I haven’t heard anyone ever comment on their 5G, other than on forums like this one. 

So, I’m one of those people that has a 5G capable phone but so far my life doesn’t seem appreciably worse than someone who is actually on a 5G network. 

5G for phones as we currently use it isn't much more than a higher upload and download speed. It's nice, but not game changing.

5G has other modes, shorter range at higher frequency, which could be very useful for self driving cars communicating with each other and things like that.

ITGUYINSD said:

Parts pairing for security -- is there some proven metric that it works?  I mean, organized gangs still break (or simply walk) into Apple Stores and steal the display iPhones, despite the fact that a) they're not usable and b) the main parts are already part-paired.  Thieves aren't the smartest people...I leave my phone at a bus stop, you think people are going to just leave it because it's not of any value?  

Maybe one day Apple will put up billboards in every major city saying stolen iPhones are worthless, but until then they are and will be a target.

Well, they just have to be smarter than the poor sap they sell the stolen device to.

That needs a bit more explanation as to how the algorithm change impacted their application. Was there additional information available from the original algorithm?

The linked AI article from May 2021 says this "But, as it has done multiple times over the years in other markets, Apple decided that it would not accept competition on the merits," says AliveCor's suit. It says that Apple "suddenly claimed that [previously approved AliveCor app] 'violated' various unwritten App Store guidelines."

and "AliveCor says Apple then altered App Store guidelines, and even updated watchOS specifically to "suddenly render SmartRhythm inoperable."" implying AliveCor's app wouldn't work at all.

Maybe they just needed to re-write for the new API?

edit: yes, "just needed to re-write" is an oversimplification.

cpsro said:

Does $499 provide AppleCare+ for 2 years? I've not seen it documented anywhere how long the coverage lasts for Vision Pro.

It is 2 year coverage. It's listed about 2/3 of the way down the page where it discusses monthly or 2 year pricing.
https://www.apple.com/support/products/apple-vision-pro/

avon b7 said:

A curious omission that makes no sense at all.

Perhaps an overzealous stance to make sure people don't try to get it with the device already damaged?

Do you have to take it with you for inspection before they allow you purchase it? 

That doesn't sound right so I imagine it's just an omission. 

The title could use a tweak - it could be interpreted as you can't add AppleCare + on the device, rather than can't add AppleCare + through the settings on the Device.

Your inspection suggestion sounds like a plausible reason.

9secondkox2 said:

humbug1873 said:

obiwanbill said:

Haha … you obviously don’t listen to their earnings calls or read their financials.

TSLA is the most profitable car company, by far! I don’t own a TSLA and frankly I find their interiors quite spartan. However, many are willing to accept that and ❤️ their cars because of all the things TSLA does well … software updates, ALL electric, FAST and for the hope they deliver on Level 5 autonomy.

When they do … Profits go to the moon! 🚀

You better read the full financial details. Tesla is only 'profitable' thanks to tax dollars it get's payed, they are not profitable on their own.

You mean the same tax dollars that other EV platforms get, yet aren’t anywhere near profitable? 

Tesla also has launched affordable models. That’s what put them on the scale needed to be profitable. 

Now look at Rivian…

But there is some good news. They are taking Musks advice and gearing up to launch a much cheaper vehicle. That they feel will help them turn things around. 

EVs are a “bag of hurt” to quote jobs. Ford slashed production of it’s lightning truck by 50%, slashed production of its Mach e suv, and saw a healthy initial demand disappear. GM slashed EV production and isn’t yet profitable in that segment. Rivian is… in trouble. 

We will see how Apple does in this segment. I’m expecting expensive vehicles, but vehicles that make a profit from the start. That’s the Apple way. But clearly they haven’t nailed how to do so just yet. 

Meanwhile, Tesla is over here showing everyone how it’s done. That deserves kudos. Not scorn. 

Tesla Stan accuses others of misinformation by quoting misinformation…

GM hasn't slashed EV production, they've been slow to ramp up new models vs early annoucements. That has by months with some vehicles like the Equinox slightly delayed. That has been due to delays in opening new battery factories for various reasons. That is expected to change almost immediately.

Blazer sales were halted while they correct some software bugs in the infotainment system. The Bolt has ended production to open up the line for other models, but will be coming back in Ultium form next year.