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  • Huge lineup of new 2019 iPhone & Apple Watch models revealed by regulatory filings [u]

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    Is it safe to say that the 11 Mac models listed are presumably all iMacs? I.e., no refreshed Mini's?

    Edit: I guess some models could be the rumoured 16-inch MBP.
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  • Editorial: Here's why the 'iPhone 11' will do fine, despite no 5G

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    beowulfschmidt said:
    Count me among those who don't give a crap about 5G that won't be available in my market for another couple of years, at least, anyway.  I'm 3 model years behind, and I don't know yet whether I will update this year or not,  My iPhone 7 is still going strong, despite the battery fading.  If I don't upgrade, I might change the battery.
    Count me in, also. I'll wait a few years. I'll probably upgrade my 6s to one of this year's models, though.
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  • Law enforcement can get Ring doorbell video by just asking for it [u]

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    If you buy a Ring doorbell but don't purchase the video storage capability (Ring Protection Plan), you cannot save video. Does that mean the video is still saved for use by law enforcement? In other words, once you buy one of these devices, have you been "assimilated," whether you buy video storage or not?

    Disclaimer: I have one doorbell with the cheapest storage plan, but I'm a bit wary with this latest change. I will most definitely not get an indoor camera, even if Ring says it won't be accessible to law enforcement. Remember the Nest - "nothing will change after the purchase" - Google.
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  • BMW says annual $80 CarPlay fee needed for ongoing testing & development

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    rob53 said:
    My Alpine aftermarket head unit includes wireless and they never charge for updates. Actually I don’t think I’ve ever gotten an update and I’ve had it for two years. I’m sure BMW charges more up front for their head unit than Alpine charges for theirs. 

    Found this response on Crutchfield's forum asking about firmware updates. This might be accurate but multiple people said the same thing:

    "The beauty of CarPlay is that you don't need to update the headhunt. The headhunt displays what the phone wants it to. Thus when you get a new iPhone or iOS update it just works. Any software improvements are done on the phone not the head unit."

    If this is accurate, then what is BMW thinking they need to update on their head unit????? I presume Android Play works the same way.
    From what I can find, you are correct. As long as the manufacturer's headunit satisfies CarPlay's (and Android Auto's) hardware requirements, the headunit runs an app that mirrors the phone's screen as well as interfacing with some of the car's UI features (touchscreen, volume control button/knob, microphone, etc.). This is about as generic as it gets (from the headunit side). The only thing I can think of is if CarPlay adds control for more of the car's interfaces, then the headunit app would need updating.
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  • BMW says annual $80 CarPlay fee needed for ongoing testing & development

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    P-DogNC said:
    BMW, Sie wissen, dass Sie total Scheiße reden...
    Bestimmt.

    I hope this behaviour doesn't start a trend with other car makers.
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