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  • Incoming Intel CEO demands better chips than 'lifestyle company in Cupertino'

    They would have been in a different league if they had embraced the EUV platform of ASML earlier. While Intel was one of the first companies to invest in the development efforts by ASML, they somehow decided to wait and wait and wait, while TMSC en Samsung started much earlier using the platform. With Apple being one of the largest beneficiaries.
    watto_cobrakillroy
  • Windows on Apple Silicon is up to Microsoft, says Craig Federighi

    Rayz2016 said:
    Rayz2016 said:
    Why would Microsoft want to embarrass themselves (and their ARM devices) by allowing Windows on an M1 MacBook that will massively outperform their own devices?

    Microsoft has never been one to miss an opportunity to embarrass itself.



    But the chap running the show these days much more of a pragmatist. That's why he binned billions of dollars in development and now makes sure their software runs on iOS and Android.

    Actually, Apple and Microsoft have had a long love-hate relationship but eventually almost always working together for mutual benefit.  And, the real winners were us.
    I find it perplexing that Apple is simply laying back saying "Not my problem".   But it is their problem.   Just because they have to work with Microsoft to fix it doesn't mean it's not their problem.

    I'm hoping they drop their childish petulance and work with Microsoft to bring native Windows back to the Mac.   Everybody would win.   There would be no losers.

    You keep throwing this word 'petulant' around, and I'm not sure you know what it means.

    The interviewer asked Apple about Windows support, and Apple replied that it was up to Microsoft, which obviously it is.


    LOL....  I know exactly what the word petulant means.   You might try looking it up.   Or, if you want an example just look at Federighi.

    His response was childish and petulant.   "I'm NOT!    I'm NOT!   I'm NOT (going to clean my room!)"

    Apple changed the environment and now stands back and, without offering to lift a finger says it's all Microsoft's problem (even though Apple created the problem!)

    That's childish and petulant.

    This is getting bizarre. Microsoft is solely responsible for its own software, it is as simple as that. Apple is not in the business of selling Windows crap, in case you haven't noticed.
    As for people who claim that Windows is a necessity: in the research-intensive company I work for, none of the mission-critical software runs on Windows. Those days are really over.
    tmayFidonet127Rayz2016
  • EU seeks new powers to police technology giants in Europe

    Please, stop the hyperbole. I have stated in another thread that the type of rules and oversight which are sought by the EU Commission are just plans and would need to be  approved by the Council of Europe (i.e. by the Heads of Government, who have veto power by the way). There has been some chatter recently that some member states are less than thrilled by these proposed plans, so you do the math. Also, I honestly think (personal opinion!) that most of these plans end up in the trash bin, as it might not be a good idea to go right into trade wars in these testing times.
    Having said that, it should be noted that the digital economy has so far escaped the scrutiny that the 'real' economy is subject to, and I am not against looking into ways of regulating/restraining companies that disrupt the  livelihoods and well-being of average citizens. Airbnb has savaged the housing markets in cities where there are acute shortages, and of course Zuck's Facebook., which doesn't need any explaining.
    muthuk_vanalingam
  • Apple opens the door to game streaming services with new App Store guidelines

    I thought that xCloud and Stadia and Geforce Now were finally going to be available, but nope. 
    Sorry, but if the only reason to stay with iOS is to be able to play/stream games, you're in a minute minority. The idea that Apple would basically change iOS into an insecure hellhole just to accommodate that minute minority nauseates me. Thus, I am glad they don't.
    tmay
  • Epic Games wanted a special deal for 'Fortnite' on the App Store

    I, for one, would like to have at least the option to side load an alternate app store on some of my iOS devices. Sure that would possibly compromise their security but I will just be playing games on them, so I am not sure it matters really. Keep trying to convince me that I don't know what I want. That's what Apple thinks.
    If you are so adamant that you know that the apps you want to side load are safe then just jailbreak your device.  

    Apple’s walled garden isn’t something new, and based on all of the exploits that some foreign governments are using to gain access to a device is proof why Apple will never allow side loading. 

    You want security and privacy until it’s an inconvenience for you. You can’t have it both ways.

    Like others here have stated ad nauseam, the fact that other platforms where you can buy apps and games have similar agreements, but they are not under fire and that proves that Apple is being singled out to extort money under the guise to make things more “fair” between device manufacturers and developers. 


    If Apple’s iOS is so advanced and secure as they make it out to be, side-loaded apps can perfectly well run in a secure container and not go outside that digital sand box.

    In fact they already allow this “side-loading” in a way: for companies with an enterprise distribution profile.

    This is just about Apple’s fervent attempts to guard its cash cow. Nothing more, nothing less.



    As Nick Cybart (per Rayzr2016's post here) has pointed out, Apple App Store is not making Apple a lot of money, if any. I believe Apple itself has stated in the past that they hardly earn money on the store, and say so to same effect in their opposition. I quote: "Apple does not earn any money through the App Store on its substantial investment in these tools, software and technology until developers bill and collect funds from users who engage in digital transactions with consumers on the store. More than 80% of the apps in the App Store pay no commission to Apple". Cash cow, not so much.
    aderutterspock1234tobianwatto_cobra