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Post by CdnPhoto on Sept 22, 2023 5:42:57 GMT -8
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chinacat
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Post by chinacat on Sept 22, 2023 6:54:01 GMT -8
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Ted
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Post by Ted on Sept 22, 2023 11:59:22 GMT -8
I saw this yesterday on Mastadon, from an app developer that I follow:
"Whenever I think about going back to experimenting with Windows or Android app development, I always return to this:ā©The Apple developer ecosystem is blessed like no other. With the same codebase, you can hit watch, phone, tablet, desktop, TV, and now AR/VR, for a vast consumer base that 1) values quality, and 2) can afford to pay for it. Every year there are more tools in the toolbox to create better apps. Every year new devices that push performance and enable entirely new things to be built."
Music to my ears. TGIF.
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Post by Ted on Sept 22, 2023 12:06:45 GMT -8
On the flip side, Apple's decision to support self-repair has an under-handed aspect to it - namely, they're increasing the number of "paired parts" that can't be replaced without a code from Apple. www.ifixit.com/News/59239/apples-self-repair-vision-is-here-and-its-got-a-catch"The biggest problem? Apple is doubling down on their parts pairing strategy, enabling only very limited, serial number-authorized repairs. You cannot purchase key parts without a serial number or IMEI. If you use an aftermarket part, thereās an āunable to verifyā warning waiting for you. This strategy hamstrings third-party repair with feature loss and scare tactics and could dramatically limit options for recyclers and refurbishers, short-circuiting the circular economy."
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Post by 4aapl on Sept 22, 2023 13:07:19 GMT -8
It doesn't feel like it, but AAPL was down just 22 cents over the last week. AAPL is back where it was in 2nd half of May. But looking at the indexes, it's not alone. The Nasdaq, S&P, Dow and Russel are all back to where they were in mid May to mid June. Black friday is about 2 months out, but some stories are already saying iPhone 15 sales will be a sign of how the holiday season is going to go. Most of the big sales that try to grab money before black friday don't start for another month. But places seem to be chomping at the bit, and Costco already had some xmas things up when I was there last, about 2 weeks ago. It may look like a boring big warehouse, but I sure like some of the tricks they have up their sleeve, like selling things early in the season (before the competition, giving time for resales for those that return items, and leaving time to switch inventory to other stores or more likely sell out), and limiting supply so that they sell out. Like Apple, they also limit choices while erring on the side of a little more quality for a little higher price. While walmart and then amazon are the largest employers in the US, I wouldn't be surprised if Costco has just as many store visitors per week as Apple. Sales per square foot might not be the same, but I'm sure it is pretty high. AAPL's RSI is just below 42. Given the comparisons to the indexes, I think we're just in a marketwide funk that will stick unless Apple announces sales or sales look so high that analysts point them out. Until then, we're stuck in the "long wait times means good sales, not low production, right?" type of guessing. One last thing. There's new security updates for most things. I ran the iOS 16 security update this morning on my iPhone. finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-releases-emergency-security-fix-155740440.html I'll wait a couple weeks for 17, just as a general practice unless I'm really after some of the new features.
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Post by mark on Sept 22, 2023 14:51:27 GMT -8
It's an odd list of 5 for the "pro max" ... because the pro has 4 out of the 5 items as well! Can you tell that I'm still debating between pro and pro max? š
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Post by Lstream on Sept 22, 2023 15:01:48 GMT -8
I have a fair amount of HomeKit stuff. If at all possible, I will always buy Thread devices. It is a mesh network, with a few advantages over Bluetooth or WiFi in home automation. But it all boils down to lower power consumption, better responsiveness, and WAY BETTER reliability. Every thread device becomes part of the network. So coverage becomes more reliable and responsive, as you add devices, which is the opposite of Bluetooth behavior. Bluetooth can be slow and hugely unreliable in devices like smart bulbs. Thread is a great piece of technology. Iām a huge fan. My Schlage Smartlock is Thread enabled. It will last at least twice as long on battery as their prior devices, and it is REALLY responsive. Apple TV and Home Pod Mini are Thread enabled. I donāt quite understand the use case in the phone. Some people mention using it as Border Router, but if it was your only one, then you would lose functionality when you leave home with it. Apple must have ideas, but I donāt know what they are yet. Here is a Verge article on Thread
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