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  • Hands on: Apple's iPhone XS and XS Max are gorgeous, and a boon for photographers

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    avon b7 said:
    Is there a difference between the camera mode you are describing and what Huawei phones have done for years?

    The reason I ask is that when they announced the feature I automatically assumed it would be different but what you describe is practically identical to how Huawei phones have operated since the P9. I thought it was already possible on Apple's dual lens phones.



    Or is not so much what it does as how it does it?
    Honestly, what's your point with this and your other posts defending this post? 

    Taking a contrarian view is one thing. But, somehow, you always pop in trying to claim that one or more Android competitors is better for one or other real or imagined reason. And, typically, you seem to do this more when new Apple products/services are introduced or on the horizon. 

    I rarely see any of the long time commenters here blindly standing up for Apple. On the contrary, there's often enough, reasoned criticism about many things Apple does; in fact, I often feel some of AI's article titles and copy are click-baity in a somewhat negative way about Apple.

    I daresay anyone on this forum and site of Apple fans is going to be swayed by your 'contrarian' views. 
    williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • Apple Pay delayed in India over data storage and authentication rules

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    I think the issue of authentication is only a matter of time - it must be remembered that the UPI system came after much of the country had been covered by Aadhaar, the citizen identity system based on biometrics. Essentially, NCPI rode piggy back on Aadhaar to create the UPI. This will change, because digital payments are growing. I don't see what the problem is with American (or other) tech companies having to obey laws related to data storage, though. Sure, it will increase costs, but when Apple can oblige China, why can't India demand that the data be stored within the country?
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  • Apple likely headed to court over potential iPhone ban in India

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    macmojo said:
    peteo said:
    Is this just making the app available on the India app store, or must the app be installed on each iPhone sold in India?. To me if its just making the app available in the app store for a user to download I would say apple should allow the app and make message come up when the app is launched the first time that it wants access to your contacts, txt etc... 
    The app is designed to view your call and message logs, not just your contacts. The BJP Indian government is a hard right Hindu nationalist one. As with all hard right groups and parties, they believe in no rights or freedoms other than their own. This government has incited sectarian violence to further its political aims and has begun to undermine democracy in a serious way by going after independent media and journalists (even deploying Trump's favourite catch phrase - "fake news"). 

    What they're trying to do here is lay the groundwork and put in place the basic infrastructure of a surveillance state, so they can monitor everyone, especially those opposed to them. Spam is just a cover for it.
    The app has been developed by the telecom regulator, which is an independent body. Your statement about the government inciting sectarian violence is absurd, irresponsible and completely false.
    watto_cobra

  • Apple's new India chief pursues aggressive strategy to revive cold iPhone sales

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    One of the most perplexing things about Apple's marketing strategy in India is its refusal/half-hearted embrace of sales through the EMI route using telecom carriers. This (EMI through large dealers) is the primary way the middle class in India purchases big ticket white goods and other aspirational stuff as it enables them to own stuff they couldn't otherwise afford as a straight cash purchase.
    muthuk_vanalingamwatto_cobra

  • Intel delays 10nm Cannon Lake processor production to late 2019

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    GeorgeBMac said:
    wizard69 said:
    k2kw said:
    It’s time for an Aseries based iBook running either macOS or iOS using Marzipan APPS.
    maybe Intel would get their act together if they saw they were endangered of losing tons of sales.

    I hope atleast Apple has moved over to their own silicon based on the A series chips for their data centers as they are better for heat and power.
    Intel is already loosing out to AMD as in some respects AMD out performs the Intel offerings.  When AMD is behind the performance curve they are not behind by much and for most people it doesnt matter.   Beyond that AMDs APUs have a much better GPU subsystem.    From what im hearing AMD might also beat Intel to a sub 10nm process.  

    AMD of course is only one solution to the Intel problem.   Apple could easily introduce an M series ARM based processor for Macs.  The M would be for Mac of course.  They have already demonstrated decent performance in the constrained environment of iPad so with a few more watts i cant see anybody complaining about performance.  A Mac Book could easily handle an 8 or 10 core ARM based chip plus that chip would have all of Apples goodies.  

    My greatest fear with respect to Mac is that Apple doesn't give a damn anymore.    I really cant consider the platform again until they demonstrate that the Mac platform means something to them.  The entire desktop lineup is a joke these days and the laptops are not much better.   It is just hard to do business with a company that doesnt respect its own products much less its customers.    I mean really a 4 year old computer with an unchanged list price.  
    I think your fears will be there until we get a new Mac (team).
    The past several years have produced more blunders than progress.  I can't see Apple letting that go on for much longer.
    IMHO, it's amazing for Apple to release a high-performing Pro line after some adjustments to what's essentially a 2016 chassis, going by reports. You could question the price, but surely not their forethought or commitment?

    And, MacOS Mojave seems similarly striking in all the new features and performance gains it will bring, going by all the reviews. That doesn't seem like a lack of commitment to me, either.
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