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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. 

It shoved U2 into our iTunes libraries

I hope everyone who suffered the trauma of getting free stuff loaded into iTunes got proper therapy. Apple overstepped. But that people acted as they were so violated?! Gimme a break.

There's no telling if Apple will ever get this sensor  software thing resolved. But if they do, a black U2 (not Bono related) and a polished Ti Watch will be on the list. 

I have a Series Nil in stainless and with the Apple Simple Leather band, it looks terrific. But it's battery is circling the drain, and I don't think Apple will/can replace it.

I've got a couple of Apple routers. One seems to have taken a break but the other is still in service, at my peril. AirPort Utility is up to date but the last update was long ago.


It would be nice if Apple started providing software and firmware updates again but we know that won't happen. A petition is a fun idea but it won't get traction. By that I mean Apple won't provide updates. I wish they'd get back into the router business but I doubt that will happen.

It doesn't matter what anyone but Apple defines as obsolete beyond what Apple currently uses as its standard. Routers have been out of production since early 2018. Nobody in their right mind expects Apple to support them. Apple did have "lifetime support" for Macs eons back but that's long gone.

So use obsolete  WiFi hardware, software, and firmware at your peril. I do. Or get new gear that is up to date and will be supported for a few years down the road. I think about that often.

Apple (phone) Support on the first tier isn't always helpful but it is provided when other companies have long since dropped it. That's assuming they every had phone support. So many companies don't give good phone or don't do phone at all. I had a problem with my iPhone that First Tier couldn't help me with so it got bumped up to a Senior Advisor. I think that's the title. This guy was super sharp and very pleasant. The problem got sorted fairly quickly.

I have NO hope of Apple supporting old routers. I'd rather they get back into the router business. That would make me happy.

bloggerblog said:

mikethemartian said:

Maybe Tim can have Trump design the next iPhone Pro.

It'll be orange and Trump will say: It's be the best iPhone ever, Apple will make billions and billions of dollars, no one is ever be able to make a better phone than me, we're gonna have the wealthiest country we've ever had.

And it probably won't sell nearly as well as his The Felon's line of spectacular watches.

charles1 said:

fkick said:

Even OWC has some nice external SSDs these days. 

I have a new 1M2 which is a USB4 enclosure... I just checked, It's on sale today for $99, 

Thanks. I just ordered one.