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As long as he doesn’t yell at me about “following science“

digitol said:

I will never buy an Apple notched screen product. When Apple makes a non notched screen iPhone and laptop I will become a buyer once again. Would also be nice if Apple stops putting buttons across from each other on their iPhones. . . Such a terrible annoying design. 

I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max and a 14" MBP with notches.  It's a non-issue.  I forget it's even there.  

We need IP and Patent reform, now.  That includes the USITC.  These NPE's are completely out of control and are damaging innovation and the free market.  As an NPE, you shouldn't be able to buy a batch of patents on something as ubiquitous as Wi-Fi, then sue for decades based on that portfolio you own.  Meanwhile, you produce nothing other than. lawyers' fees and paperwork.  You didn't invent the tech. You never produced the tech. You have no intention of producing the tech, or anything at all....ever.  I'm not an attorney (though I know an IP lawyer VERY well), so I can't speak to the verbiage.  But there needs to be reform that prevents these baseless and/or vague lawsuits from derailing companies whoa are actually using and producing things.  

Count me amongst those who thinks Apple should give the EU the middle finger.  I can understand 3rd party payment systems, but forcing 3rd party app stores and individual side loading?  There are major problems there. 

1. There is no competitive reason to do it. 
2. It will destroy many small developers 
3. Large developers will leave the original store 
4. Massive security risks. 
5. Poor-quality and spam apps will proliferate
6. It will damage Apple's brand and ability to control the iPhone experience.

Let's see what happens when Google and Apple unite and say "No."  What will the EU do? Fine them? There's an easy answer there: They can just take down their stores in the EU.  Better yet, maybe the two decide to pull their products from the EU completely.  That's right!  No more Android or iOS devices sold in the EU.  I'm sure their constituents will love that.   

digitol said:

I'm not buying anything notch from Apple. The notch is a lie. All the sensors can be placed under screen. Other hardware manufacturers who's names I will not name do it. I'm sick and tired of Apple holding back. Apple has to re-earn my dollar. When and if Apple comes out with pin-form or notchless displays i'm all in again. You have to really do your homework, when buying new apple products these days... buyer beware. 

LOL.  "The notch is a lie."  Right, which is why they've been using it for 4.5 years. Other manufacturers don't have the same Face ID capabilities, even if they are similar.  You're also dealing with Android and spec-whoring.  If you want to buy another phone, go ahead.  But whining about Apple having to earn your dollar is just silly.