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  • Apple uses Messages colors to bully Android users, says Google

    stukestuke
    …sorry, I can’t stop laughing so hard!  Unbelievable, and even more so that AppleInsider played into this and wrote a freaking story about it!
    williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • Apple will allow customers to repair iPhones and Macs in 2022

    stukestuke
    At least in the AI article, I didn't read anywhere that Apple won't be charging you for parts (and tools).  I expect the program will be something like this...

    You need a new screen for an iPhone 12.  The cost is $XX.  The tools we suggest you use are "a" costing $Y, "b" costing $Z, and this manual (https://...).  You can purchase now using your Apple Card or credit card, blah, blah, blah.  If you return the screen to us using the prepaid shipping label that accompanies your replacement part, and you are covered by AppleCare+, your screen cost of $XX will be credited back to you.  If you are not covered by AppleCare+ (out of warranty) and return the screen, you will receive a 50% credit on the cost of the new screen ($XX).  It is your choice whether or not to return the screen to Apple for proper recycling.

    So, Apple now generates a piddly profit selling tools, and perhaps some more money on non-returned parts.
    williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • Siri gets supercharged with watchOS 5 on Apple Watch

    stukestuke
    Siri on watchOS, Siri on iPhone, Siri on...

    All I want to know is has she stopped saying “This is what I’ve found on the web for ...”?

    If (when?) Siri can grow up and match Alexa et al., I’ll consider her useful. 
    JaiOh81williamlondon

  • Apple delays HomePod launch until 'early 2018'

    stukestuke
    tzeshan said:
    Apple's problem is software.  It is ridiculous hundreds of millions of iPhone users have to install and updates new iOS weekly.  Monthly may be a more reasonable period. I refuse to install iOS 11 because I hate the constant reminder from Apple to install new OSs which are mainly to fix bugs and some are not ever related to my phone. 
    I hear you!  I too HATE the “we regularly update our apps to...”. If they would just say “because we can’t afford talent to do it eighth the first time on time” at least I’d respect them. However, I will grant you that cyber security will never rest so there is an element of that, too. I think like you, however, that monthly is frequent enough for the ecosystem of apps and iOSes. 
    williamlondon

  • Tips: Bring back iOS app management to the Mac with iMazing 2.5.1

    stukestuke
    I agree. As a father who managed/manages a household of Apple iDevices from wife to youngest, iTunes 12.7 was-/is a big disappointment. I own iMazing and can verify that the new features are quite welcome in my Apple world. Just try to find some app on iOS. It’s nothing like what it was in iTunes. And look at the leading terrible example of iBooks...stripped away versions ago for a standalone version that to this day can’t sync my PDFs properly and confuses the heck out of me when it’s STILL controlled inside iTunes. Again, with all the engineers at Apple, one needs to worry about organization in those engineering ranks. Jony...set this straight.

    P.S.  Jony, bring back Aperture Pro 4.0 while you’re at it!
    viclauyycdewme