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@jcenters

@jcenters
24 posts
2022-03-04
Most people think it's bizarre that my wheelhouses are Apple and prepping, but here's a little Apple developer repelling the Russians. https://twitter.com/...
2022-03-04 View on X
Wall Street Journal

Many Ukrainian tech workers, unable to leave the country, have relocated to the Lviv tech hub, with some joining Ukraine's ad hoc hacking army attacking Russia

2021-09-12
Tim Cook's biggest mistake has been his refusal to see inevitable blowback against its policies and self-regulating accordingly. Instead, Apple dug its heels in. https://twitter.com/...
2021-09-12 View on X
The Verge

Court issues permanent injunction in Epic vs. Apple, ruling that Apple can't prohibit developers from linking to external purchase options in addition to IAP

The order opens up a new avenue for purchases on the iPhone  —  Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers issued a permanent injunction …

2021-09-11
Tim Cook's biggest mistake has been his refusal to see inevitable blowback against its policies and self-regulating accordingly. Instead, Apple dug its heels in. https://twitter.com/...
2021-09-11 View on X
The Verge

Court issues permanent injunction in Epic vs. Apple, ruling that Apple can't prohibit developers from linking to external purchase options in addition to IAP

A major win for Epic Games and Fortnite  —  Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers issued a permanent injunction in the Epic v. Apple case … Source: United States District Court .

2021-08-31
Or maybe I was totally wrong https://www.bloomberg.com/...
2021-08-31 View on X
Bloomberg

Source: Apple's planned satellite capabilities for the iPhone are focused on emergencies, enabling texts and crisis reports in areas without cellular coverage

- Apple plans an emergency-reporting tool for future iPhones  —  Apple Inc.'s push to bring satellite capabilities to the iPhone …

The iPhone 13 might have a chip that would allow for satellite calls, but I doubt it'll actually be able to make satellite calls. Sat phones have huge antennas and need their own (kind of expensive) plans.
2021-08-31 View on X
Bloomberg

Source: Apple's planned satellite capabilities for the iPhone are focused on emergencies, enabling texts and crisis reports in areas without cellular coverage

- Apple plans an emergency-reporting tool for future iPhones  —  Apple Inc.'s push to bring satellite capabilities to the iPhone …

And you're looking at $40-$55 per month for a mere 10 minutes of service. https://satellitephonestore.com/ ...
2021-08-31 View on X
Bloomberg

Source: Apple's planned satellite capabilities for the iPhone are focused on emergencies, enabling texts and crisis reports in areas without cellular coverage

- Apple plans an emergency-reporting tool for future iPhones  —  Apple Inc.'s push to bring satellite capabilities to the iPhone …

Don't get me wrong, an iPhone that could make satellite calls would be awesome, but I don't see it happening.
2021-08-31 View on X
Bloomberg

Source: Apple's planned satellite capabilities for the iPhone are focused on emergencies, enabling texts and crisis reports in areas without cellular coverage

- Apple plans an emergency-reporting tool for future iPhones  —  Apple Inc.'s push to bring satellite capabilities to the iPhone …

Typical satphone antenna. Apple might have very clever designers, but physics is physics. https://twitter.com/...
2021-08-31 View on X
Bloomberg

Source: Apple's planned satellite capabilities for the iPhone are focused on emergencies, enabling texts and crisis reports in areas without cellular coverage

- Apple plans an emergency-reporting tool for future iPhones  —  Apple Inc.'s push to bring satellite capabilities to the iPhone …

2021-08-13
The fact that Apple is completely taken aback at the backlash is worrisome. https://www.reuters.com/...
2021-08-13 View on X
Reuters

Sources: Apple employees have sent 800+ Slack messages on an internal channel debating the company's plans to scan US iPhones, iPads, and computers for CSAM

A backlash over Apple's move to scan U.S. customer phones and computers for child sex abuse images has grown to include employees speaking …

2021-08-07
Lot of Apple pundits running out to defend Apple, not many openly saying how bizarre this move is. Hard to believe Apple just up and built an expensive surveillance system that destroys their carefully crafted privacy image on their own accord.
2021-08-07 View on X
TechCrunch

Apple says in the next couple of months it will begin scanning photos on iOS 15 and macOS Monterey devices in the US for known child abuse images

Lot of Apple pundits running out to defend Apple, not many openly saying how bizarre this move is. Hard to believe Apple just up and built an expensive surveillance system that destroys their carefully crafted privacy image on their own accord.
2021-08-07 View on X
MacRumors

In response to CSAM detection misuse concerns, Apple says protections will roll out in the US first, then on a country-by-country basis after legal evaluation

Apple this week announced that, starting later this year with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, the company will be able …

2021-08-06
Lot of Apple pundits running out to defend Apple, not many openly saying how bizarre this move is. Hard to believe Apple just up and built an expensive surveillance system that destroys their carefully crafted privacy image on their own accord.
2021-08-06 View on X
Financial Times

Security experts voice privacy concerns over Apple's new plan to scan users' devices for child abuse images, saying governments will likely increase its scope

Security researchers raise alarm over potential surveillance of personal devices  —  Apple intends to install software …

2021-07-22
I fully expect Apple to respond by removing screws from the iPhone 13 and gluing/soldering the whole thing shut. https://techcrunch.com/...
2021-07-22 View on X
The Verge

The FTC formally pledges to fight unlawful right-to-repair restrictions, says it will use its power to lower repair costs and support independent repair shops

It comes days after the White House endorsed similar rules  —  The Federal Trade Commission formally pledged to take on unlawful …

2020-11-14
Good to know that if Apple has a server hiccup my Mac becomes a paperweight. Time to dust off the ol Linux ThinkPad.
2020-11-14 View on X
Ars Technica

Comprehensive macOS 11.0 Big Sur review: the end of OS X era

Talking With Apple! Chance Miller / 9to5Mac : Apple VPs talk M1 Macs, Rosetta 2 translation, and more in new interviews Erik Engheim / The Startup : PC Users in Denial About Apple ...

Good to know that if Apple has a server hiccup my Mac becomes a paperweight. Time to dust off the ol Linux ThinkPad.
2020-11-14 View on X
Ars Technica

Many Mac users experienced app slowdowns during the launch of Big Sur, possibly due to issues with Apple's OCSP service being unable to validate certificates

Even Macs that didn't upgrade to Big Sur had problems.  —  Mac users today began experiencing unexpected issues …

2020-11-13
Good to know that if Apple has a server hiccup my Mac becomes a paperweight. Time to dust off the ol Linux ThinkPad.
2020-11-13 View on X
Ars Technica

Many Mac users experienced app slowdowns during the launch of Big Sur, possibly due to issues with Apple's OCSP service being unable to validate certificates

Even Macs that didn't upgrade to Big Sur had problems.  —  Mac users today began experiencing unexpected issues …

2020-10-07
It's interesting that the congressional report claims that the App Store has raised software prices. Don't developers usually complain that it's devalued apps? https://www.cnbc.com/...
2020-10-07 View on X
CNBC

After a 16-month probe, House Democrats say Facebook, Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple enjoy “monopoly power” and suggest antitrust changes that could break them up

- After a 16-month investigation into competitive practices at Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google …

2020-09-19
Tsai has a point, but I think Epic would have a stronger legal argument if they kept putting Fortnite on the Mac and document actual damages caused by Apple. As it stands, I think judges will see it as Epic taking their ball and going home. https://twitter.com/...
2020-09-19 View on X
Engadget

Epic says it will end macOS support for Fortnite: Save the World on September 23

Richard Lawler / Engadget :

What keeps me from being sympathetic to Epic is that they are completely full of shit. Absolutely nothing stops them from distributing software on the Mac. They're punching themselves in the face and blaming Apple for it. https://twitter.com/...
2020-09-19 View on X
Engadget

Epic says it will end macOS support for Fortnite: Save the World on September 23

Richard Lawler / Engadget :

2020-08-22
I would probably be a lot more sympathetic to Epic if they weren't trying to recruit my son in their corporate PR war. It's sleazy. https://twitter.com/...
2020-08-22 View on X
CNBC

In a legal filing, Apple accuses Epic Games of anticompetitive behavior, producing three emails from Tim Sweeney to show that Epic asked for a special deal

- Apple responded to Epic Games' lawsuit accusing it of anticompetitive behavior in its control of the App Store in a legal filing on Friday.