ManicMoov

The lack of native radio streaming is the only thing that’s stopping me recommending a Home Pod to my parents.
They’re always impressed by the sound quality when they hear mine, and they like the idea of being able to put their old hifi, tapes and CDs into storage. But without the ability to say “play BBC Radio 2” and hear a live stream without the need for third party apps, clunky shortcuts or the need for their one and only iPhone to be nearby, is just a dealbreaker I’m afraid. 

saltyzip said:

Would you buy a TV that wasn't at least full hd in 2018? Of course you wouldn't, so why buy a phone at £750 that wasn't either? Why compromise with downscaled videos etc. ?

As I remember, “retina” means that the resolution is fine enough so that a healthy human eye cannot see the pixels - no matter how close you move your face to the screen. 
Meaning that as long as the pixel density is at least as high as the iPhone 4, you won’t be able to tell whether it’s 720, 1080, 4K or whatever. 
Obviously, what you are sacrificing is the contrast ratio of an OLED screen. 

It amuses me that Americans consider something that’s not even a century old as “historic”. 
My local pub was built before American was even discovered.