I do agree to an extent. I don't think Apple is in terminal decline, but there has for at least the past 5 or so years been a slow downward trajectory in a number of key areas. You've hit the nail on the head that lack of innovation and bad quality control have become major issues. I'd describe the recent approach of Apple as reactive. That's not a good thing.
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Apple Confirms HomePod Can Leave White Rings on Wood Surfaces With Oil or Wax Finishes [Updated]
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Cheap material... OR maybe just caused by heat
See here: http://littlegreennotebook.com/2011/02/how-to-remove-white-heat-marks-on.html/
See here: http://littlegreennotebook.com/2011/02/how-to-remove-white-heat-marks-on.html/
I don’t think it’s respectful to label anyone an “Idiot” Because they didn’t use a coaster under the HomePod. Many would never even grasp the idea that the HomePod Would leave behind a white residue on their wood furniture regardless if it’s expensive or not. How many HomePod owners are actually using something under the HomePod to separate it from the wood? Likely not many. But the point is, it’s an inconvenience if it leaves any residue behind in general.
It's a nice antique table but it's got HomePod damage...the most I can give you for it is 20 bucks.
I guess Jony never waxes his furniture, he just has it replaced weekly.
iCoaster for $59 at the Apple Store
They need to create a ticket to send in their furniture to Apple to get replaced...first world problems for sure.
Those of us who are of a certain vintage will blame this on The Mysterons.
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With all of the recent articles shouldn’t the headline of this one be: How to leave a white ring on furniture with HomePod
Redesign the base to be an Apple logo, and problem solved. Apple fanatics will be branding all their furniture.
Oil or wax may not be naturally occurring in the wood itself, but is a common way of cleaning, protecting, and polishing natural wood surfaces. What isn't clear is if the white ring from the reaction between the HomePod base and the oil eventually causes a permanent change in the underlying wood. Apple's statement implies all you have to do is clean your wood furniture normally and the ring will go away with no lasting effects, and if so then this is a non-issue.
That's why my family uses Adobe Photoshop for all of our household cleaning!
“My HomePod left a mark on my oiled butcher block”
I suppose this is the textbook def of a First-World problem.
I suppose this is the textbook def of a First-World problem.