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  • 2023 16-inch MacBook Pro vs 2021 MacBook Pro - compared

    s.metcalfs.metcalf
    This article is a total beat-up for a refresh with very few changes.  It rehashes many features not only in the former model, but in the 2019 model and earlier.  It could’ve been a quarter the size and still been too long.

    “ Both the new and older models sport a mini LED Liquid Retina XDR technology for the screen. It lets professionals use preset reference modes that set the color space, white point, gamma, and brightness on display. Professionals can also create custom reference modes.”

    This has been possible on Macs for decades and has nothing to do with the mini-LED XDR display.

    The price went up here in Australia for only a marginal improvement after 1.5 years.  I know inflation is up, but in these economic conditions they won’t break sales records that’s for sure!  Expect to see discounts early and often!

    I was strongly considering upgrading my 2019 but unless they solved the slow display pixel response time (and maybe even if they did) it’s a hard no.  I’ll wait for an M3 version on 3 nm with FaceTime and a faster screen.
    williamlondonmacike

  • iPhone 14 Pro long term review: Still worth the upgrade

    s.metcalfs.metcalf
    A lot of those benefits are incremental, as the improvements tend to be every year.  I agree that the design isn’t a con just for being a few years old.  It’s a classic and uniquely Apple.  A lot of people wanted the 4/4s design to make a comeback.

    The biggest benefit isn’t even listed for some reason: outdoor brightness.  1,000 to 2,000 nits outdoors is huge.  It’s the one thing that won me over.  Do you never go outdoors in the sun?  I suppose it’s winter in NA and not great weather lately, but it’s pretty damned useful where I live.
    watto_cobratyler82

  • Apple and big tech lobbying fends off U.S. legislative efforts

    s.metcalfs.metcalf
    “Democracy”

     :/ 
    watto_cobra

  • Apple's Emergency SOS is coming in November, after $450M investment

    s.metcalfs.metcalf
    I hope other countries are planned.  Australia in particular has vast areas without cellular coverage.
    watto_cobra

  • Apple halts gambling ads in App Store

    s.metcalfs.metcalf
    Apple is only succeeding in making the App Store even less attractive to visit.

    It’s bad enough with the amount of scummy freemium apps with “Consumable” In-App-Purchases that Apple promotes.
    9secondkox2williamlondon