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  • AT&T expands unlimited plan to all customers, single line pricing starts at $100

    darkvaderdarkvader
    adyb said:
    That's so expensive - I can get unlimited minutes, data & texts (including 30GB tethering per month) for £32 (approx $40) here in the U.K.
    It's even expensive in the US.  Same 4 lines, pretty much the same coverage, and it's $160 with T-Mobile.

    AT&T isn't really even trying.
    netmage

  • Future iPhones might notify users when their coverglass cracks

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    mobius said:
    jsmythe00 said:
    ...err I don't need my phone to message me saying I have a big a$$ crack in it. It's pretty evident
    The reaction of somebody who only read the headline.
    If it's a visible crack, I know I have it.

    If it's not a visible crack, I don't care if I have it.

    The only possible function of this is to void your warranty if there's an invisible crack.
    teaearlegreyhot

  • 'Right to Repair' bills in five states could force Apple to provide iPhone parts, support ...

    darkvaderdarkvader
    Metriacanthosaurus said:
    It just doesn't stand up to logic. These restrictions are in place for a reason. And no, the modicum of repair revenue that Apple sees is not it. It's about quality control.

    I know of plenty of "repair shops" that I would never take an actual iOS device to. Regardless of whether they have access to OEM parts.
    And if you believe Apple will do a better job, then you can take your devices to the Apple Store.

    Yes, those restrictions are in place for a reason:  To increase Apple's profits.  It's not about quality control, you can often get a better job done by the guy who doesn't have to follow Apple's corporate script.

    And sure, there are repair shops that are terrible.  There are Apple "Geniuses" who are terrible too.  The right to repair is about giving you a choice.

    And if you do know how to repair your own stuff, it gives you access to the Apple parts, not just what you find on eBay, and you don't have to pay someone to fix what you can fix yourself.
    dysamoriamchan1

  • Apple patents foldable iPhone with flexible display that can clip onto clothing

    darkvaderdarkvader
    We really should go back to when you had to have actually invented something to patent it, not just drawn a picture of something you think might work someday.
    gatorguy

  • Kuo: Demand for new MacBook Pro models tepid due to high prices, disappointing specs

    darkvaderdarkvader
    The thin fetish is killing Apple's pro product line.

    The 2012 non-retina MBP is thin enough.  There is NO reason to go any thinner for a pro machine.

    On the other hand, there are LOTS of reasons not to.  RAM could be socketed.  Drive space could be expandable (yes, SSDs are great.  But why can't I have a 2TB SSD AND a 2TB spinny platter hard drive?  There's plenty of room for that in the 2012 form factor, along with room for more battery (and easily replaceable, non-glued battery) if you leave out the optical drive.  You could put in a magsafe connector, 4 TB3 connectors, AND an Expresscard slot.

    These laptops are at best prosumer toys, at a professional high-end price.  They're great machines for the sales guys, but they suck for the onsite video editor.

    And don't get me started on the retarded trash can Mac "pro" silliness.
    duervofearlessentropys80s_Apple_Guyxzuwaverboydysamoria