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  • Apple offers to open NFC on iPhone in EU, likely to stave off antitrust regulation

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    avon b7 said:
    Apple has a de-facto monopoly over NFC based payments, forcing other banks out of a business and hardware they can use openly on other phones.

    I'm not surprised Apple potentially sees this as restricting competition because that is what it is.

    It is not only the payment side of things either. Users of public transport systems in places like Barcelona are unable to use the system through the native app because iPhones restrict access to the necessary hardware. That is supposedly being negotiated but the authorities say access (which requires negotiation with Apple) could be over a year away. 

    Force banks out of business? Are you serious. Banks are notorious at their own dirty tricks and price gouging, especially in Australia. This was not about free trade this was all about protecting their profits. Period. Not about consumers, not about security, it was all about their bottomline. Banks stinks.
    StrangeDaystmaywatto_cobra

  • Startlingly good iPhone 15 Pro Max fake is hard to spot

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    As they saying goes, if something seems too good to be true, then it probably is (crap fakes). Fine for anyone who knows it but wants to be "seen" to have the real thing and can't afford it but they can't be making much from these devices for all the time and effort involved. 

    It is going to get harder and harder to identify the real from the fake. 
    Anilu_777Alex1Nwatto_cobra

  • Boy petitions Apple to change 'nerd face' emoji

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    The emoji is subjective. Change it and someone else may not like it. Unfortunately, this is real life, not everything will please everyone and as much as the boy is free to complain, he also needs to understand that just because one person may not like it, you can't go changing something because of it.
    and, I can't believe I am wasting my breath commenting on this to be honest. 
    williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • Volvo to focus on value adds outside the infotainment system, will leave CarPlay alone

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    ramanpfaff said:
    Still hate my Tesla lack of CarPlay. As soon as an affordable (under 50k) can match the Tesla 3 range and has CarPlay I'm buying. Still looking for a good iPhone holder for my 3 since I can't stand the miserable Tesla navigation. Ugh. I truly hate it. 
    Agreed. I am solely disappointed Tesla omits AppleCar play. They may view their system better but some people like AppleCar play. I suspect the issue is because the majority of the car is reliant on their OS and to integrate car play, it may mean switching apps constantly to control the car.

    However, as with BMW (who were charging an extra fee for CarPlay), I am currently holding off for now because of it.

    I am pleased Volvo will included it. I don't want android watching my every move.


    ramanpfaffwatto_cobra

  • watchOS 10.1.1 is here with fix for battery drain issue

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    Since the update, my Ultra has lost a day charge. I only get 2 days where I used to get 3. Hope fix comes soon.
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