But for example, the software may steal OTHER PEOPLE‘s data from the contacts on YOUR phone. First thing that comes to mind, I‘m sure there‘s more.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook: Sideloading Apps Would 'Destroy the Security' of the iPhone
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When ones talk about choice, let’s talk about choice. What’s you don’t like choice?
Remember Steve”s original idea of simply web apps? You have to remember that Steve Jobs was not even willing to put any expansion slots on the original Macintosh. His idea of a computer is a completely sealed appliance where Apple has complete control of the experience. iPhones and iPads are the realization of that vision. That’s why Jobs was so proud of the iPad. And also remember his refusal to support Adobe Flash back then, when every single tech blogger made fun of iPads for not supporting Flash.
They may steal data on MacOS, Windows, Android and any other OSs on YOUR computer.
There is NO guarantee you data will be absolutely safe, I mean c'mon everyone dumps their information on Facebook, Twitter all manner of social platforms and on the Internet.
This is NOT a good enough reason for Apple to assume control over how users want to use THEIR devices.
Instead of Apple CONTROLLING everything, they can give the users the power to CONTROL things themselves.
Don't fall for the whole Security >>> Freedom BS.
It's about Apple having complete control over their platform at the expense of user's ability to choose from installing what they want from where else they want.
The threat is not users losing privacy, the REAL threat is users may have a choice in not having to depend on Apple's Monopoly cash cow App Store if the Wall Garden is opened.
MacOS would have fallen over decades ago if "privacy" was a massive issue, let alone other Operating Systems like Windows.
Apple are two faced - talking about the importance of privacy on iOS vs Macs' OS that has been around for 40 years.
Apple is hoping to convince the European Union with this BS Privacy concern because Apple is aware of mounting Anti-trust measures being brought up against the corporation.
+ We already had the Epic Vs Apple case in regards to their App store (which the deliberations are yet to come out)
+ Japan is coming after both Apple and Google for their duopoly and anti-competition
+ UK is following suite
+ and some other companies are also going after Apple's (and Google's) monopoly App Store/platform such as Sonos.
I have been a fan of Apple devices for over 15 years iPads, iMacs, MacBooks, BUT I am not an Apple Fanboy or blind sheep that thinks Apple can do no wrong and have to defend or excuse the corporation.
Keep a critical view on Apple's marketing BS, because they are very good.
DRM protecting anything is a myth.
ultimately, it's up to the user for whether or not he wants to pay. this has always been the way.
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Huh? So if all platforms are like Android, that’s called choice? Having 2 more of the same systems is choice while having 2 different systems is not?Oh yeah, phantom of choice. Pick your poison. Good for competition I know.
Yep, and the user will pay if they deem it worth the cost. I work in this industry and there’s been a ton of corporate R&D on this.
I'll do what and purchase what products are best for me, thank you. At the same time, I also won't bizarrely and blindly defend a trillion dollar company on any critical post that I see on macrumors. Perhaps you should spend a moment telling those members to take a deep breath and find something fulfilling to do. I bet you haven't done that. You know, the one's that have 10 thousand posts, all defending Apple's honor. Seems like they have nothing fulfilling in their lives if their lives are centered around defending all things Apple.
BTW, my life is very fulfilling, but thank you for your interest and concern. Have an amazing day!
If they take away the ability to side load on macOS, goodbye, Apple for me.
Or to Windows. Windows subsystem would look very enticing
"In terms of a car, I've got to keep some secrets," Cook said. "There always has to be something up our sleeve, so I don't think I'll comment on the car rumor."
I don't think he'd give this rumors legs if they weren't going to release an automotive product. I know they've been testing autonomous systems, but I think they've made the decision to release a product. Who knows what it will be, but they're going to come out with something.
I don't think he'd give this rumors legs if they weren't going to release an automotive product. I know they've been testing autonomous systems, but I think they've made the decision to release a product. Who knows what it will be, but they're going to come out with something.
unfortunately, thats the same for me. I could go back to hackintosh but honestly now that Scrivener, TextExpander and 1Password are on Windows, I can just move my adobe stuff over there and be happy.. I would miss Hazel, Alfred, and Keyboard Maestro, but I would gain everything on Steam.. 😀
Right on
Honest criticism >>>> fanboyism that defends and excuses corporations that think they can do no wrong.
if anything honest critics are the TRUE fans, they have to be the most critical and push for higher standards , don’t excuse, settle or lower their expectations because they want the best out of what they are fans of in the first place.
right now, many users are seeing the cracks in Apple‘s “vision” and don’t like where it’s heading.
Yep, instantly. macOS is already entirely way too toys r us for me but as long as all the BS things continue to have workarounds i can manage
That’s not about Android or Apple, it’s about having monopoly on a platform. A choice is also being able to choose between different Apps,Payment providers, download sources. The minority of users buys mobile phones based solely on their own knowledge, or on how limited their platforms are. They usually walk into the next mobile store, and ask what their plans has to offer. Based on what they max. €$£ can spend, and on what the sales guy praises, they decide. But later they face the issues, get trapped, and exactly these people needs to be protected against greedy corporations. Google at least is already working to make side loading even easier.
Apple is simply using state resources(a.k.a. citizens) to build up their imperium. Laws around the world will apply if they want to continue using these “resources”, and Apple will have to obey, simply as that. Ohh btw., Apple will survive, I’m sure they will!
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I like Tim and have a lot of respect for him considering the stress he has to endure at the moment being under attack from multiple angles. I do believe he is sincere about the consumers privacy and security. I don't want side loading of apps. I choose Apple for the secure closed operating systems. I know that I would not be scammed by side loaded apps however my less tech savvy partner could possibly be tricked and would be devastated should her iPhone or iPad be destroyed by nefariOuS side loading. There is a bigger agenda held by Governments here: they are scared with the power these private enterprises possess and attempt to control them under the guise of anti-trust and protecting consumers. American Senate, drop this 'anti-trust' case and allow Apple to do what they do best: protecting my rights and security. Apple if your marketing staff are reading this, maybe consider planting same of your own people in your senate to wield control over these ludicrous court cases. Couldn't the Judges payroll be diverted to more pressing issues in your country? Retire some Judges today to fund extra Doctors in hospitals.
Hasn’t happened on Android. Big companies want to be in the App Store, where all the visibility is.
If I buy a Gillette razor, do I have a choice of 3rd party blades to be on it? No. If you don't like Gillette brand, you buy a different brand. You don't go and demand Gillette to let anyone make blades for their own razors.
The choice is on the platform. There's Apple's walled garden, and there's more open Android. That's where you made the choice. You don't like Apple's walled garden, you go and pick Android. You don't go into the walled garden and then demand it to be open. If that's the case, like I said, then you actually eliminated choice as now both platforms are more of the same. So why is your desire of choice must eliminate the actual choice and make everything the same? Some people prefer the walled garden. Let them be.
Good thing, then, there is a lot of different manufacturers of phones out there as to prevent an Apple monopoly.
You know Amazon and any drugstore is full of third party alternative Gillete razors blades for e.g. the Mach-3 I use. I personally don’t buy original ones either. That was a really bad analogy, next one please… 🤣
Exactly. I can put up with it on a phone; not a desktop class machine.
I don't think many people on this forum understand what a monopoly truly is.
Apple does not have a "monopoly" on phones, operating systems and applications.
Can you get everything you want on the App Store? Nope. But I also can't get a deep dish pizza in a Chinese restaurant, either.
Of course, I am free to go to the pizza joint across the street.
Want to side load Phone OS apps? Use Android.
What? A developer account costs $99, how does that prove you know what you’re doing? It’s difficult for some to acknowledge but there are smarter more technically savvy people out there doing harm to others for personal or monetary purposes. IOS and iPadOS has never been the place for cool geeks. The early cat and mouse game of jailbreaking was another era sadly gone. From a business standpoint, why would Apple give any type open door to that self-styled cool few compared to their customer base? I have a pixel to geek out on, you should have one too.