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suddenly newton said:

I still like that design. For Halloween, I decorated using a HDTV connected up to my old iPhone 5 (running an older iOS, but still works). I put some YouTube videos on there to play for the kids who came to visit. I hadn’t used the 5/5s/5c/SE form factor in a long time, and I marveled at how useable, light, and slim that model was. And I know people who still use 5s models, despite the Internet trolls spinning the “disappointed” narrative when it was introduced.

Rather than paint it as out of date, I consider it one of Apple’s best designs: the quintessential iPhone. The refinement of Apple’s original design.

I wouldn’t mind if Apple introduced an updated iPod Touch with A10 and upgraded cameras and wireless.

The IPhone 5s is the oldest phone supported in IO 11.  It’s reported to be a bit slow, but still works fine.

I was considering buying the IPhone SE recently, but the price is high when considering the age of the hardware.  If Apple keeps the same price point for the SE2 it will be a fantastic value.

I ended up refurbishing an IPhone 6s (cracked screen) at the Apple Store.  It’s now in mint condition and should be supported for IOS upgrades for the next 2 years.

My sister had the 6s sitting in a drawer collecting dust.  It’s amazing the number of people that buy new phones and don’t realize the value of the old one, even “broken”.  

The 6s is a good size at 4.7” but the 4” (SE) is better if you keep it in your pocket while sitting.  

Women probably prefer the larger phones because they lack useable pockets anyways.  The 4” is a bit small for male “power” users, but the portability is great and the “phone + music” functions work well.  Kids prefer larger than 4” for the games... 

Soli said:

Apple usually has no such interest in such deals, but what could it mean for the industry if Apple acquired Qualcomm?

The purchase of Qualcomm by Apple wouldn’t be approved.  Apple has no need for most of Qualcomm’s assets, except IP, so they wouldn’t pursue them.

Qualcomm is close to losing all their Apple business to Intel.  So, getting bought out by Broadcom would be a good thing...

It’s possible Apple instigated Broadcom’s offer for Qualcomm.  Qualcomm is the larger company, so Broadcom’s offer is a bit predatory. 

Eventually, we’ll probably see most of the wireless tech developed in-house by Apple, with them just licensing the necessary IP.

Everything is up in the air... Intel could make out like a bandit or end up with nothing.

randominternetperson said:

Mike Wuerthele said:

sirlance99 said:

Seriously!?!? Not one link to the actual video itself? 

You haven't already seen it?

Anyway, added.

Personally, this is the first I've even heard of this song/video.  Which is odd since I (or really my wife) watch enough TV to know the highlights of pop culture.  4 billion views is a staggering number.

4 billion views is a lot, but how many of those were fan playing it over and over again.  Many people (especially younger people) listen to music videos on YouTube rather than buying the music.  

The artists are pissed about that, and there have been lawsuits in the past.  YouTube pays a pittance in compensation...

Apple TV BETA (version xyz) Let me know when Apple decides to get serious and compete with Xbox and PlayStation...

Why bother with either, when I can listen to Amazon Music for free? (No ads)