franktinsley

This editor seems to think AirPod cases have bluetooth. They actually don't. AirPod cases essentially act as a set of physical controls for the AirPods inside them and the AirPods themselves contain all the wireless tech, not the case.

charlituna said:

franktinsley said:

If scanning photo ID is in place of having to call the bank and verify it's me then I'm all for this change!

so i steal your wallet with your id and scan it and all your cards and go to town with your money. 

i get that having to call is annoying but scanning an ID doesn't really prove you are you. send your bank feedback that they should allow verification via signing into your online account and getting a code, having it sent to a previous set up phone number via text etc or at least have a dedicated number for such phone calls like they do to activate most credit/debit cards when they arrive in the mail. etc

Uhh... dude you missed the whole FACE ID part of the equation. This is to connect the scan it makes OF YOUR ACTUAL FACE with some official ID that has the same face.

If scanning photo ID is in place of having to call the bank and verify it's me then I'm all for this change!

Soli said:

gregg thurman said:

pbrutto 

Also, fast charging is impossible via induction, and that has been a rumored feature for the iPhone 8

Inductive charging will never happen. It's slow and useless if you don't have your charger, which is large and less convenient to carry than the 5w charger and cable. 

Inductive charging has existed for 2.5 years with Apple.

No man, Apple never has new technology in products. The iPhone 8 will have exactly the same tech as the Apple 1.

gregg thurman said:

pbrutto 

Also, fast charging is impossible via induction, and that has been a rumored feature for the iPhone 8

Inductive charging will never happen. It's slow and useless if you don't have your charger, which is large and less convenient to carry than the 5w charger and cable. 

A computer in your pocket will never happen. It's slow and useless if you don't have a mouse and keyboard.

Seriously though, if the iPhone 8 has inductive charging then it probably won't be intended as a full replacement for lightning yet. If they add it then it could very well be a way to introduce a new way of charging into the Apple ecosystem whereby devices are charged while resting on pads placed in cars or built in to furniture. The charge rate could be much slower but if charging surfaces become ubiquitous then it could be a better overall solution.

Once again, have just the slightest bit of imagination people.