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  • Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone RAM upgrade could make it an AI monster

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    What is the use case with this RAM upgrade? 
    I'd imagine it would be for on-board AI processing.
    danox

  • Apple said to use Brazil for lower-tariff iPhones, despite denials

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    jfabula1 said:
    eriamjh said:
    I’m surprised the supply chains exist enough to build in Brazil.   
    BUT not in the US?
    Explain to us all the logistics and material sourcing involved in building an iPhone from scratch in the US that Americans can afford. We’ll wait…
    williamlondon

  • Lack of updates and new models sees Apple Watch sales decline

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    charlesn said:
    Xed said:
    'declining' meaning those who want one already have it and see no reason to upgrade every year. 
    On top of that, I know many people, myself included, that won't upgrade again until the O2 sensor is reactivated.
    Just curious: what is important to you about pulse oximetry? Do you have a medical condition that makes monitoring of your blood oxygen level essential? (And honestly, if that's the case, you should be using a pulse oximeter from Masimo or other hospital grade medical device company.) I have an Ultra 1 with pulse ox and almost never check it. Don't really have a reason to check. There was a moment during Covid when a lower than normal blood ox level could be an early indicator of severe respiratory distress, so monitoring my blood ox had a real purpose. And for that reason, I went out and bought a Masimo because readings through a watch just aren't as accurate or reliable.  

    Interesting news about Masimo today: they sold off that high-end audio company that ex-CEO Kiana bought for $1 billion in 2022 and they only got $330 million for it just three years later. Kiani was also the guy who went to war against Apple in court at enormous cost for no payoff. I keep hoping that Masimo's new sane management and Apple can settle their differences and get pulse ox activated again on Apple Watches in the U.S. 
    1) Yes, I do have reason to check it occasionally.

    2) I do have a medical grade device for my finger.

    3) Studies have shown that Apple's O2 sensor is good.

    4) The best device is the one you already have on your person.
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  • Lack of updates and new models sees Apple Watch sales decline

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    macgui said:
    Apple will probably strike a deal with Masimo. Eventually. But I've assumed they won't and based my purchase of an S10 on its performance bumps over the my S8 and not given the SPO2 function any weight. So if its function is restored I'm happy, If it isn't I've other Apple Watches that have it.

    The other factor was the S10's form factor. It's subtle, but I notice it still especially if I wear my 8. The Ultra 2 in black is nice looking but still too close to the Ultra and not much else to get me to buy.

    The platform has matured so much nobody should be surprised if the next Gen or two don't induce buyers of the S10 to get the newest Watch for the next iteration or two. 
    As much I want the O2 sensor back and know that any deal with Masimo won’t affect Apple’s bottom line in any appreciable way, I absolutely don’t want Apple to make a deal with them.
    williamlondon

  • Lack of updates and new models sees Apple Watch sales decline

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    paisleydisco said:
    'declining' meaning those who want one already have it and see no reason to upgrade every year. 
    On top of that, I know many people, myself included, that won't upgrade again until the O2 sensor is reactivated.
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