OutdoorAppDeveloper

I don't like their chances. Their arguments are weak. Their demands are ridiculous.
If you want to go after Apple's monopoly, you have to use the customer's right to chose what apps they can use on their iPhones. That is where Apple is the weakest.
For example, why can't I mine cryptocurrency on my iPhone if I want to?
Why can't I use BitTorrent if I want to?
Why can't I display a list of the WiFi networks around me?
Why can't I run a Windows or game emulator?
Why can't I choose any kind of Apple Watch face?

auxio said:

OutdoorAppDeveloper said:

Was it privacy or security that convinced Cook to implement a program to scan everyone's photos on iCloud without their permission and without a search warrant?

Like every other cloud storage provider does?  I'm sure they're all just doing it because they want to invade our privacy and not because it's a law enforcement mandate. /s

"It's OK because they do it" is not a legitimate argument. Apple has been boasting about being the privacy company for many years. It is like saying "It's OK to torture people because they do it in China."

A bit disappointing if true. Early 2022 would be a good time to release a consumer 30" iMac with the new design and a M1 Pro/Max chip with similar performance specs to the MacBook Pro. Fall 2022 is when we should see a genuine iMac Pro with a M2 (something) chip. The iMac Pro is supposed to be for professionals. It should have a desktop processor not a laptop chip. It should also cost a lot more than the consumer iMac.

Was it privacy or security that convinced Cook to implement a program to scan everyone's photos on iCloud without their permission and without a search warrant?

Why drop support for Rosetta 2? It is one of the best selling features of the Apple Silicon Macs. You can count on them being able to do the job.