tech_traveller

igorsky said:

My understanding is the basis for the parent is that it’s an oxymeter on a watch. How in the world was something so general given as a patent to begin with?  Ridiculous. 

rob53 said:

I thought Apple won the trial something like 5 out of 6 but it had to be unanimous so they lost. That's ridiculous. I bought a finger pulse oximeter from Innova. There's all kinds of these things on amazon and when I went to a patent for one it had a ton of other patents it referred to. I've always seen these attacks of Apple products as being a money grab. Why can I buy a standalone pulse oximeter for $30 and Apple can't include parts of one in their (my) watch? 

the1maximus said:

bobolicious said:

 ... could Apple just support the app and concept in the interest of its paying customers ...?

Most people using Beeper Mini are Android users so therefore not paying customers. Those who do own a Mac are in breach of the EULA for their Apple IDs being used in ways to “hack” the iMessage network.  With that Apple has absolutely no obligation to support the app, the concept or those who use their Apple IDs in breach of their EULA. Their Macs are still fully functional, their Apple IDs still allow them to do everything except access iMessage. 

This is exactly the same as Nintendo not supporting homebrew, or banning people/consoles from using their services. The console is still functional to play physical games, but they can’t buy/download a digital game or play their friends online, because they breached their EULA.  

avon b7 said:

rob53 said:

Good luck Europe. Prepare to be controlled by your government requiring loading of government-sponsored malware tracking your every movement without any need for a warrant. The first third-party app storefront will be controlled by your local police force, requiring every citizen to load government specific software. In many cases you won't even know they're loading monitoring software, you'll be required to load a government app that includes voter ID, driver's license, etc. Everything in one app will be presented as software everyone needs for taxes and every other government process. Guess what's going to also be loaded in the background .... yep, monitoring software so they know where you're at and what you're doing. Have fun!!

That already exists basically in Spain: an app called 'My Citizen Folder' where a huge amount of government related information and documentation is bundled up into one place.