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  • Apple accused of cashing in as UK battles phone theft surge

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    This is silly fear-mongering.  It only takes a simple Google-search to show step-by-step how to lock down one's iPhone to prevent thieves from hijacking the phone and cloud services.  Don't blame Apple for it.  Users aren't taking the initiative to do it.  It only takes 5 minutes to do it.

    I have my iPhone locked down for exactly this scenario.  It's locked down to the point where it slightly inconveniences me to use the phone.  I get that it's necessary and I'd rather it be that way than give the thief an opportunity to get into my phone.  That's just where it's at.  Apple has to balance on a fine line to allow the owner to easily use their phone, yet provide abilities to prevent any unauthorized use.  

    I don't ever want my phone stolen, but if it is the thief will not be able to get into it to do anything and thus will be just a parts-phone.
    Nagra178Awilliamlondonbonoboblinkmanwatto_cobra

  • Qualcomm study unsurprisingly says Qualcomm modems beat Apple's C1

    sflocalsflocal
    Qualcomm have always been the best modems.  Very disappointing that Apple is trying to incorporate inferior technology in iPhone.  Apple always has to try and save a few cents - and yet still charge the highest price for a product.  
    Are you trolling or just ignorant?

    Apple and Qualcomm have had a very tense relationship for many years along with very expensive lawsuits.  QC tried extorting Apple.  Apple jettisoned QC like a bad habit and QC rightfully deserved it.

    Apple's own modem is just their v1.0 release.  It's only going to get better while QC's revenue stream will take a major hit (like Intel) when Apple is completely off their chips.
    williamlondondanoxBart Ydamn_its_hotwatto_cobra

  • Prepare for a scam gold rush with the App Store changes

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    I still remember the countless news stories about some rogue malicious malware spreading in iPhones.  It was all over the news.  “Apple iPhone” hacked.  

    Turns out all those intrusions were on jailbroken phones from apps outside the App Store.

    its about to get worse.
    docbburkmaltzwilliamlondonbaconstangDBSynchalukswatto_cobra

  • Apple working on M6 & M7 chips alongside new AI server processor

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    9secondkox2 said:
    No need for a MacBook Pro redesign. It’s pretty much perfect in its most recent form. 

    Hopefully m5 cranks things up. But the real story with be with m6. 
    I hear the M10 chip is gonna have entangled qbits.  That’s worth waiting for. /s
    jwdawso9secondkox2watto_cobra

  • Petition calls for Apple to resume updates for discontinued AirPort routers

    sflocalsflocal
    Currently, I still use seven Airport routers.  They've been running 24x7 with no reboot for 10+ years.  The dependability is why I went with them.  Best routers I ever bought.

    Unfortunately I will be moving to Unify within the next 12 months I think.  They've had an incredible run.
    watto_cobra