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  • Apple Retail stores will look very different in the US when they reopen

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    wizard69 said:
    Very interesting but I have two issues. 

    First what happens to customers that normally run temperatures above “normal”.   Frankly I really doubt there will be a lot of public tolerance to having their temperature taken.  

    Second does social distancing really accomplished anything if people are wearing masks?   I’ve been wondering about this a lot lately.  I don’t mean actual touching here but rather the stupidity of the 6 foot rule.  
    Not many people run over 100.4. Fringe case at best. 

    I gladly had my temp taken at the dentist and didn’t think twice about it. Being safe and courteous to others is my duty. 

    The 6’ rule isn’t stupid. Actual testing has shown it’s a minimum, as cough droplets easily travel to 9 and even 12’ with no mask. With is reduced but it all depends on the mask. 6’ seems reasonable at a min. 

    https://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2020/05/04/cough-coronavirus-masks-kaye-pkg-vpx.cnn
    Wizard69 was specifically asking about requiring distance when everyone is already wearing a mask.  I assume that the answer is that masks (especially the non-N95 masks we're all making do with) are far from fool proof.  As someone else said it all about probabilities.  Wearing a mask reduces the risk of transmission; standing 6 feet apart reduces the risk; etc.
    I suspect it’s more about making people “feel” safer than actually be safer.  All the homemade masks make me laugh.  All the times that people touch them...to straighten them, is more likely for them to get contaminated (and the wearer infected) than going without.

    Here’s what they were saying a few weeks ago.  I suspect this is accurate.
    https://www.cpr.org/2020/02/28/colorado-is-sold-out-of-medical-masks-due-to-coronavirus-fears-dont-worry-you-dont-need-one/
    “ I think almost everyone I've seen outside of the hospital, that's wearing these in public, don't even have them on properly," said Barron. "I think ends up happening is that it gives them a false sense of security and then they don't realize that their hands are far more likely to be the way they're going to catch this."
    razorpit

  • Samsung to launch 'innovative' physical debit card this summer

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    If you’re going traveling (or just out to dinner) and you need a card you can trust to be accepted. What are you going to use?  

    A MasterCard? (Apple Card)

    Or... this thing?  Might as well bring your REAL debit card.
    olswatto_cobra

  • iPhone 11 selfie camera fails to crack DxOMark's top-ten list

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    80s_Apple_Guy said:
    seanismorris said:
    People still take selfies?  Am I the only one that never has...?

    The camera on the other side of the phone is the one that matters and if it’s not class leading, it’s close.
    In a world where most meetings etc are taking place via video conferencing, the front camera is pretty important to that. 
    Apples camera is more than sufficient for video conferencing.  There’s no need for ultra high quality (which takes up more bandwidth) on these tiny screens.
    Gilliam_Bates

  • Qualcomm CEO touts improved relationship with Apple after bitter legal dispute

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    B.S PR

    These are bitter rivals forced to work together.  

    When Apple has their wireless chip (etc) ready for prime time, they’ll be singing another tune... and another bitter divorce.
    watto_cobra

  • iPhone 11 selfie camera fails to crack DxOMark's top-ten list

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    People still take selfies?  Am I the only one that never has...?

    The camera on the other side of the phone is the one that matters and if it’s not class leading, it’s close.
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