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lkrupp said:

This looks like a solution in need of a problem to me. I would think the number of iOS devices, especially iPhones, NOT connected to the Internet is a minuscule minority indeed. My iOS devices are connected 24/7 via WiFi or LTE.

Well, yes, but Siri itself is a solution in need of a problem, so I don't see how this is really much more so. Plus, I am part of that miniscule minority, so I may find myself actually using Siri if this comes to pass.

elijahg said:

So much for SSDs being reliable enough to be soldered on. Apple's now going to have to replace $600 logic boards rather than $100 SSDs. Perhaps this is why the Mini is not quite as monolithic as it could have been...

According to the website, all they're gonna do is update the firmware. Nothing needs to be replaced.

racerhomie3 said:

bulk001 said:

racerhomie3 said:

This most likely shipped with pirated software .

You do realize that there is lots of software that is available for download for free right? Maybe you are new to the Internet ... [facepalm]

Trusted developers & websites do not ship adware with their software.

Okay, you're definitely new to the internet. There have been plenty of free software distributions from legitimate developers where, if you didn't uncheck the right box during installation, you would find that your browser's home page had been changed, or it had a new toolbar installed in it. Java shipping with the Ask.com toolbar is probably the most notorious. RealPlayer was another one from the earlier days.

And that's not even getting into malware distributed on non-free products, such as when Sony distributed rootkits on their music CDs. So, plenty of "legitimate" companies have distributed adware/malware with their products.

Speaking as someone who frequently buys music through iTunes, and often entire albums: I've never purchased an "iTunes LP", and actually forgot that the concept even existed.

The cause is obvious: the repair process is painful for these devices, and they are calling out for help. Perhaps Apple needs to adopt more humane repair techniques. At least use some anasthetic before surgery!