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  • Some M1 iMac models appear to sit off-center due to manufacturing flaw

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    Just call them the Forest Gump edition. 
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  • Expedia chairman attacks Apple's 'disgusting' 30% commission fee

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    tedz98 said:
    The majority of comments here re: Expedia are missing the point that there are numerous alternatives/competitors to Expedia. With Apple there are no competitors other than Android based platforms. Not really a choice if you see benefits to owning an iPhone. Also the 30% commissions are paid for by the app customers, not really the developers. Tim Cook’s testimony about being concerned about the end user and their safety and experience rings shallow because they are the ones paying the 30% commission through developers such as Epic. It boils down to Apple’s absolute control if not monopoly power over the App Store.
    You seem to be complaining about not doing your due diligence as a consumer to find out that you can’t buy android apps and use them on an iPhone and vice versa. 

    What is the difference between Apple’s control and Google, Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Netflix, Hulu, and others? Their platform, their control. I don’t see anyone taking cable companies to court because they are charging too much for their content. 

    The big point you are missing is that Epic had no problem with paying 30% for almost a decade and now they do. Instead of removing Fortnite over a protest of a 30% fee, they decide to violate their contract with Apple. That is not good faith and is something they caused and therefore were not harmed by Apple. 
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  • Apple may have one last Intel Mac up its sleeve

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    Like everyone else here has said, it’s probably an old reference from when the software was being put together. Probably when it was an alpha. 

    It wouldn’t make sense to make one last iMac when most consumers are already pleased with the new design. It also wouldn’t make sense to put it in a portable since this was the catalyst to go to Apple silicon. There were many professionals who complained the cooling system in those Macs were insufficient. 

    You could put it in a Homepod and sell it as a speaker/cooktop. ߘ⦬t;br>
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  • Retired leaker claims iMac with bigger screen is on the way

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    danvm said:
    lkrupp said:
    danox said:
    A larger screen needs to happen with a design that somewhat easy fix (access) ram and graphics.

    Let’s move on Apple as soon as possible.
    Nope. Apple’s new paradigm will not have access to either RAM or Graphics cards. Those who are expecting this will be sorely disappointed. In my opinion the only Mac that will see that will be the Mac Pro when it comes. The iMac has always been the computer for the rest of us average users. The new ASi iMacs will double down on that legacy and provide out-of-the-box-and-plug-it-in simplicity. Those who think they have to root around in the guts of their machines and tinker away should really start thinking about moving to a different platform. These new iMacs are going to be even more sealed and locked down. And that’s a good thing for users like me who just want to use their machine, not fiddle with it. I also buy automobiles wit the features I want and not having to add them later, which I can’t anyway.
    Although sealed / non upgradable devices have some benefits, it also create issues.  For example, you don't see Apple offering on-site service for their notebooks.  And if the Apple "double down" with the new iMac, as you said, it could mean that the Mac Pro could be the only device with onsite support.  All of my customers have on-site support in their Lenovo devices, and it's very nice have someone to fix the devices at the office.  No mail or visit to a store, like with Apple devices.

    Other issue from non upgradable devices is that you have to replace everything when something is damage.  For example, we had a logic board issue in a mobile workstation, and since the RAM and SSD was replaceable, the user didn't lose any data, neither a restore was needed.  That's different from Apple, where you have to replace everything, and there are cases where it result in data loss, like this case I read recently.  

    https://medium.com/codex/my-macbook-air-m1-is-dead-a394e3581e95
    Apple does offer onsite service with their Applecare plans. You need to request it when you call them for support. I don’t know if they are doing it during the pandemic though. 

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  • Apple will switch to randomized serial numbers in early 2021

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    digitol said:
    Lame. Security through obscurity not good. Apple may also be trying to disrupt the second market and further crush right to repair. Shrugs. Sad. 
    How would that disrupt those things you mentioned?  They’re just changing the way they make serial numbers. It could be the the current way is about to run out of numbers, much like phone numbers did back in the 90’s and the phone carriers had to make new area codes. 

    Secondary markets will move with Apple in determining what configuration you are buying or selling. Plus if you are buying from a private individual, and have an Apple store nearby, they can give you the details of the configuration and if the device is in warranty or not. 

    Serial numbers should not affect right to repair. The way the devices are assembled and repaired by Apple will. 
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