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Post by chinacat on Jun 11, 2022 8:09:08 GMT -8
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Post by chinacat on Jun 11, 2022 8:56:33 GMT -8
TechCrunch has MIT researchers uncover ‘unpatchable’ flaw in Apple M1 chips. “Based on our analysis as well as the details shared with us by the researchers, we have concluded this issue does not pose an immediate risk to our users and is insufficient to bypass operating system security protections on its own.“. No word on whether it affects the M2 series.
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Post by artman1033 on Jun 11, 2022 9:07:17 GMT -8
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Post by hledgard on Jun 11, 2022 18:41:30 GMT -8
Would appreciate any thought on Apple's Pay Later, with 25% down on the initial purchase.
Option 1: Great idea. Apple will sell much more. Great for the ecosystem.
Option 2: Risky. Some may never pay later, and disappear on the radar. Bad for the bottom line.
Separate point. I think the reason to hold Apple now is like the reason to hold Microsoft years ago. Once you are in the ecosystem, it is easier to stay in, and not to stray.
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Post by Dave on Jun 12, 2022 2:05:43 GMT -8
Would appreciate any thought on Apple's Pay Later, with 25% down on the initial purchase. Option 1: Great idea. Apple will sell much more. Great for the ecosystem. Option 2: Risky. Some may never pay later, and disappear on the radar. Bad for the bottom line.Separate point. I think the reason to hold Apple now is like the reason to hold Microsoft years ago. Once you are in the ecosystem, it is easier to stay in, and not to stray.I’m thinking that Apple will have the ability to draft your bank account for payments, which would provide some security of the payment. In some ways BNPL could be viewed as the once popular “layaway” arrangement that store’s offered before credit was so readily available. But of course with layaway, the store continued to hold the merchandise until final payment. There wasn’t the instant gratification of today or less chance of buyers remorse. It’s the zero interest rate that may be the big draw for many. I think that it’s a great idea that could be yet another step towards Apple becoming a financial institution. It’s next step could be to follow PayPal into cryptocurrency.
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Post by Dave on Jun 12, 2022 2:15:32 GMT -8
People should never be shocked by anything that China may do. They have goals that they will not be sidetracked from reaching and will use any means available.
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Post by Dave on Jun 12, 2022 2:26:11 GMT -8
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Post by Dave on Jun 12, 2022 2:38:40 GMT -8
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Post by chinacat on Jun 12, 2022 8:18:02 GMT -8
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Post by hledgard on Jun 12, 2022 16:35:47 GMT -8
Yes, Paul Leitao's comments are excellent --
"As I’ve said many times, there are better ways for Apple to build recurring revenue streams for services than the App Store model. Watch what happens"
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Post by 4aapl on Jun 12, 2022 18:47:15 GMT -8
It’s next step could be to follow PayPal into cryptocurrency. I sure hope not. But the first step is seeing who is actually interested in crypto, percentages, various demographics including age groups, and how they actually want to use it. My guess is that speculators or people that consider themselves investors in it don't want to use it on purchases, unless it's a much better rate or somehow sidesteps other issues. I don't see Apple pushing it, unless it really helps with certain groups.
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Post by archibaldtuttle on Jun 12, 2022 22:33:42 GMT -8
Overnight futures looking to extend the crash.
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