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Apple making display repairs harder on iPhone 13 Pro is a step too far
Typical responses from the usual suspects, blaming AI author for a well reasoned article. Most of the posters above should be "Apple shareholders" who do NOT care about "consumer rights" or what is in the best interests of Apple's customers. As long as Apple is able to make more money which would help to increase AAPL's prices, they would defend ANY decision from Apple with impunity.
For a question as simple as - "Why should owners of iPhone 13 generation phones pay a huge amount to Apple (ONLY to Apple and no one else in the world) to repair if the screen in their phone is broken due to accidental drop (which is not covered in warranty and they don't have accidental damage coverage)?", the response from posters above is "Why not? Apple can make more money that way and it will help in increased stock price for us to enjoy". Absolute nonsense.
Any reasonable consumer would expect to be able to fix the screen in their phone (out of warranty repairs) in the least amount of cost as possible and Apple is blocking that from happening by blocking competition for repairs.
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Apple keeps making third-party screen repairs harder
Most of the "right to repair" advocates are NOT going to repair the iPhones on their own. They need OEM parts for getting the repair done at 3rd party repair shops who have the necessary expertise to perform the repair at a cheaper price for out-of-warranty devices. That is one of the teething issues with Apple's repair policies. As Avon has mentioned it few times, "designing for repair" is another factor that will be looked at by authorities world over.StrangeDays said:When our technology devices reach the levels depicted in sci-fi — ultra small or ultra thin pieces of magic glass, will it still make sense for DIY to whine about not being able to open up the device and solder repairs or whatnot? I don’t think so. Which is why I don’t expect we’ll halt technological progress just to appease them. -
iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max launch with ProMotion & Super Retina XDR display
You got the first part correct, but I think you got your last part incorrect. While there are few hard core fans of Apple in this forum, you would also see valid criticism of Apple as well when Apple doesn't get it right.chemengin1 said:Most disappointing and underwhelming iPhone announcement in the history of Apple, yet the delusional Apple fanboys here will say that it was the most advanced and mindblowing announcement ever.
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UK government lauds Apple's CSAM plans as it seeks to skirt end-to-end encryption
Apple did NOT mention a word about end-to-end encryption when they detailed about CSAM implementation because they do NOT have any such plans to do it. It is that simple. Even after the fallout of CSAM announcement, they did NOT mention end-to-end encryption as their goal AND that CSAM being the only stumbling block towards achieving that goal. So, why are you assuming it when Apple has given no indication or whatsoever about this?tuckerjj said:
Lol. A big part of the fun of this website and following Apple's moves in general is the speculation. Apple hasn't given any official statement about AR glasses or a car. Should we not speculate about those, and what features they might have until there's an official statement? Hell, Apple hasn't given any official statement that they will be releasing a new iPhone this year. Better NOT spread that RUMOR WITHOUT any basis again and again.muthuk_vanalingam said:
ANY official sources for this claim? Do you understand the fact that you are purely SPECULATING WITHOUT ANY BASIS or whatsoever? Has Apple EVER said that they would implement end-to-end encryption as soon as on-device CSAM scanning is enabled? Can you please point to OFFICIAL statement from Apple on this?tuckerjj said:Has anyone who is against Apple’s CSAM plans proposed an alternative solution, especially taking into account the scenario where Apple enables end-to-end encryption on iCloud?
As my boss would say “don’t come to me with problems, come to me with solutions” but the only alternative solution I’ve heard so far is don’t do anything.
"SPECULATING WITHOUT ANY BASIS". Really? No basis? They're taking actions which we can all see, officially announced actions, and those actions are a valid basis for speculation. Just think about their motives for a second. Why might Apple implement on device scanning instead of cloud based? For the Lulz? Because they're evil? Maybe there are other reasons then laying the groundwork for E2EE, sure. I'd love to hear other folks' speculation on what they might be.
No one said that they would implement end-to-end encryption as soon as on-device CSAM scanning is enabled. In fact that was probably their biggest mistake. Perhaps that's why they've delayed it. If they later announce it as part of a rollout of E2EE, which I presume would be opt in per iCloud account like 2FA or iCloud messages, they can then offer customers the choice of scanning on iCloud, on device scanning, turning off iCloud, or moving to a non-Apple phone. Choose your poison.
And what track record are you talking about? The one in China where they gave up iCloud keys completely to Chinese authorities? If past actions are any guide to Apple's future plans, Apple NOT implementing the end-to-end encryption is the safe bet to make.
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UK government lauds Apple's CSAM plans as it seeks to skirt end-to-end encryption
ANY official sources for this claim? Do you understand the fact that you are purely SPECULATING WITHOUT ANY BASIS or whatsoever? Has Apple EVER said that they would implement end-to-end encryption as soon as on-device CSAM scanning is enabled? Can you please point to OFFICIAL statement from Apple on this?tuckerjj said:Has anyone who is against Apple’s CSAM plans proposed an alternative solution, especially taking into account the scenario where Apple enables end-to-end encryption on iCloud?
As my boss would say “don’t come to me with problems, come to me with solutions” but the only alternative solution I’ve heard so far is don’t do anything.
