EU denies Apple allegations that moving to USB-C will stifle innovation
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- Anonymous
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- 16 Oct 2021
I'm sure there's one thing that Apple will never do:
Make MagSafe the only charging option on the iPhone
Reasons:
1. They know that MagSafe was the worst-est thing they've ever done. I have my doubts whether Apple hired a bunch of folks who just passed out of college...in fact most of them are...
2. The Environment lady at Apple will stand on the solar panels atop Apple Park and scream 'wireless delivers less power than our lightning cable!'
3 but If they want to do so...then they have to be on the same group as Android makers using the Qi standard of wireless charging, but they can't boost about them being 'revolutionary
4. And they can't fit the MagSafe thing in the box even if they wanted to...if they didn't, nobody will buy an iPhone with just wireless tech crap
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- jason
- S3y
- 16 Oct 2021
Anonymous, 16 Oct 2021Well, there are cables that have multiple connectors on one... more"everyone barking at apple" "theres tons of cheap chinese handsets using micro usb" you just answered your own question, the fact that a $200 may or may not use usb c is completely different to a $1100 phone still using proprietary technology, also a lot of these cheap chinese phones can be repaired and swapped out at a local market for a few $$$, heck you can actually build your own smartphones from their stalls by buying all the componants, nobody cares if the phone is cheap and uses outdated tech in a part of the world where a recognised standard isnt required, in europe it was ruled that all tech should adopt USB going forward from a certain date, the only ones not playing ball are apple!!!
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- jason
- S3y
- 16 Oct 2021
apple are often the ones who stifle competition, simply by buying out any competitor and buying up hundreds of patents per year (Like many companies do) I got my iPhone 13 pro max with 256gb of storage to gain access to 4k30 Pro-Res video, which eats 6gb of storage per minute, now this £1200 supposed flagship STILL ships with a lightning connector, which transfers data at USB.2 speeds instead of
USB-C which is over 10, yes TEN times faster, a so called pro phone using archaic technology in 2021, sounds about right. apples problem is they simply lose their proprietary connector and have to adopt an idustry recognised standard, and can no longer profit as much from this, as they will no longer get royalties and licence fees from people using this standard
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- Anonymous
- vGE
- 16 Oct 2021
Anonymous, 16 Oct 2021Well, there are cables that have multiple connectors on one... more"meanwhile Chinese companies produce hundreds of millions of cheap phones that even in 2021 still use microUSB. microUSB that's inferior to USB-C and even Lightning. Where is outrage over that?"
Those phones with micro USB cost a fraction of what iPhones do and around the same price that a greedy company like Apple would charge just for a battery replacement. Do you get it now ? The price for both phones is not the same. Aren't you tired already of being proved wrong again and again
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- vGE
- 16 Oct 2021
AnonD-909757, 16 Oct 2021Yeah, this tech is amazing indeed! And yep, it can be impl... moreThat accessory looks interesting and convenient way to charge phones. Such implementation was done by LG with some of their G8 and Velvet series of phones with an accessory called Dual Screen case which has that design where it has an in-built USB connector to go into the phone port and enable magnetic charging from the outside. The advantage with this is that any phone can be made to charge magnetically for cheap and without any modifications to the phone but also that would put stress on the port since it is plugged into the port all the time but companies can maybe innovate in this area and make it better
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- Anonymous
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- 16 Oct 2021
Russeljrjs, 16 Oct 2021Imagine having to carry ONE cable and ONE charger for all o... moreWell, there are cables that have multiple connectors on one end that aren't really any bulkier. I have one microUSB cable that has a detachable tip for USB-C. I also have one that has 3 tips, microUSB, USB-C and Lightning. One cable. I already use single 4 port RAVPower charger for everything anyways. It's not lightning fast, but it's sufficiantly fast to charge all my TWS earbuds, my hybrid netbook, phone and powerbanks and can do that at once.
With current trends, it seems USB-C on both ends is what everyone seems to prefer, even car makers are now using USB-C outputs more and more. Not gonna complain over that, it's just funny everyone is barking at Apple, meanwhile Chinese companies produce hundreds of millions of cheap phones that even in 2021 still use microUSB. microUSB that's inferior to USB-C and even Lightning. Where is outrage over that?
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- Anonymous
- vGE
- 16 Oct 2021
Anonymous, 16 Oct 2021You're not only clueless, you're actually proud a... moreThey do care about updates, both security and OS, but updates are all just a joke on iPhones because with all the updates in the world, it will still be behind Android because it's the people choice globally. iOS is just for those who don't understand any technology or very old people that need something that "just works" because anything more advanced is beyond comprehension for iOS people
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- 16 Oct 2021
Anonymous, 16 Oct 2021You actually gave away an S21 for a Xiaomi ? Oh you poor s... moreSome people seem to be able to live with the standard Oppo Vivo Xiaomi ROM's. That's why they still sell even their flagships probably in the west. Their MAIN BULK is budget phones where their buyers do not have a choice as they ate limited budget wise but often also limited in their perception unable to value a Samsung or Apple OS standard ROM.
Pfeew thankfully loads and loads of people make a good judgement and value Apple and Samsung for what they are: refined stones that are on a completely other level software wise.
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- 16 Oct 2021
Anonymous, 16 Oct 2021And for the bazillionth time you're proving you don�... moreYeah, security updates are for you in order to feel better and flex over strangers on GSMArena. Android 8 and up are fine, and the Android update system is different to iOS where browser updates are dependent on the version you're using whereas on android you can simply update from the play store.
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- srr
- 16 Oct 2021
Many terms like "innovation" and "user experience" are basically corporate garbage. They're the very definition of marketing terms.
Some of you are acting like non-stop walking ads for these corporations. It's not even the average iPhone user but rather fanboys and keyboard warriors like you who still think Androids are for poor people and only Apple is allowed to exist.
Everyone knows phones designed for the counter-culture are the best. Sony, ROG Phone, PinePhone, Fairphone, rugged Chinese phones and so on. You're still paying $1200 for a phone that's basically from 2017.
A standardized port helps everyone. You're living in denial.
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- Anonymous
- gJt
- 16 Oct 2021
Android-Authority, 16 Oct 2021Which products have you used? Before calling Chinese phones... moreYou actually gave away an S21 for a Xiaomi ? Oh you poor soul, almost feel sorry for you now. No cant be true no one would spend good money on overpriced junk.
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- Russeljrjs
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- 16 Oct 2021
Imagine having to carry ONE cable and ONE charger for all of your devices. That would be very eco friendly. Isn't being eco friendly is what Apple is striving anyways?
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- 16 Oct 2021
rRadD, 16 Oct 2021LOL. You're too intelligent and too perfect to underst... moreLol you talking like, get lost kid... You don't admit the truth he told you.
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- 16 Oct 2021
Android-Authority, 16 Oct 2021Your anecdotal evidence is contrary to millions of iPhone u... moreDo I need to send you the pic? Oh, wait. I don't need to. People who hate apple will continue to hate apple anyway. Enjoy your android phone, and I will enjoy my iPhone. Rest well. LOL
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- rRadD
- v}R
- 16 Oct 2021
BigDisplay, 16 Oct 2021Really, can't you really understand such a really simp... moreLOL. You're too intelligent and too perfect to understand the standards of other consumers like me. Go see your doctor, something is wrong with you as well (with all due respect). People like you who say "I don't hate apple or samsung" are hypocrite when it's clear as day the hate in your statement about my post. Rest well "BigDisplay" you can't even display your name here. Haha
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- Anonymous
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- 16 Oct 2021
Anonymous, 16 Oct 2021Ah yes when Apple has something better it's always &qu... moreI've been using xiaomi.eu ROMs for 5 years and from my experience all Mi branded models and the Redmi K series received 2 Android updates so far.
I'm not defending them because I hate their practices releasing a new or rebranded phone every week because that certainly hurts their support, bbut stating that only the "ultras" are getting 2 years of support is too much exaggerated.
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- 16 Oct 2021
AnonD-1016461, 16 Oct 2021in 2021 with Z seriesit was note 20 ultra in last year
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- 16 Oct 2021
Anonymous, 16 Oct 2021You're not only clueless, you're actually proud a... moreWhy don't you understand?? that people don't care about ios or their updates.
Tomorrow if android ceases to exist, the whole world would go haywire, there would be no innovation. If Apple ceases to exist, it wouldn't affect a damn thing, phones will continue to launch. Ios users might shift to something like pixel and call it a day. Innovation and progress continues as before without the introduction of bad trends (that Apple is famous for) that set the industry back.
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- Anonymous
- M}3
- 16 Oct 2021
Android-Authority, 16 Oct 2021For the gazillionth time, You are the only one that cares a... moreYou're not only clueless, you're actually proud about it. Which is beyond hilarious. Yeah, who even cares about security in current times when hundreds of millions are lost every month to online fraud and exploits. It's why companies spend tons of money in IT security, because they just love throwing cash around. Jesus, I haven't seen the monumental level of ignorance you posses for quite some time now.