That's a matter of perspective. Not everyone or every culture views it this way. It's pretty egocentric to suggest the entire world shares your view of it.
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And likely 'final sale' - no returning customized products.
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Apple Now Allowing AirPods Charging Cases to Be Engraved With Emojis
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That's a matter of perspective. Not everyone or every culture views it this way. It's pretty egocentric to suggest the entire world shares your view of it.
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And likely 'final sale' - no returning customized products.
This is actually quite cool. It isn't something I would do, but I kinda like the playfulness. A decent option for those who want it.
I mean, you’re still paying for the AirPods (Which was my primary reasoning), the service might be free, but what you’re suggesting is not at all factually.
Turns out Apple might just take them back after engraving. It used to be that you couldn't return engraved products to them, but I guess they immediately junk returned Airpods so they don't care about the engraving any more.
You can try to spin your view anyway you want, Apple would _never_ allow something like that (Regardless of culture), which they probably would share my exact thoughts why it’s derogatory/obscene. The Middle finger doesn’t classify as something positive or fun for that matter to be engraved on the AirPods. That’s the whole point of the emoji’s, am I right? [Rhetorical] It’s meant to be fun in that respect.
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Kind of weird that they added this option right after Christmas. I wonder if there will be people returning the AirPods they received for Christmas and then buying them again with an engraved emoji.
But Apple is not really marketing this, it’s just on their webpage when you go to order the AirPods. So how many consumers actually know that this feature is even available? It’s Not like they’re putting billboards or commercials on a simple engraving on the AirPods, it’s just a new option added when you go to order. I doubt consumers would probably return the AirPods simply just for a smiling emoji for example.
Would you like to read your quote once again?
You clearly referencing "spend the extra money" to the service of engraving.
Sure, but it’s not free in the respect that you mean it. You’re buying the AirPods (You’re still paying for the service), what they’re doing for you on the side by ‘stamping’ emoji on the AirPods is all included. It’s not like a customization in terms of adding your name as an example.
Classic British comedy is all about being derogatory and obscene. I agree with torontotim, "fun" depends on context, culture, and audience. There's a time and place for derogatory and obscene.
Since when is a pile of poop positive or fun? The pig and dog are also considered obscene to certain cultures and not fun.
The middle finger is not considered obscene in certain cultures either, where the thumbs up symbol takes its place.
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Thanks. The world feels right again.
How much faster is it to readcompared to, say, the name Bob?
Why do we use GUIs with icons? Why are traffic signs different shapes?
That’s fair, and there are different viewpoints in terms of symbols representing different things across the globe. I guess in the context of how Apple operates as a whole in spectrum, they would never allow the middle finger to be placed on an AirPod. I think they would still share my thoughts in terms that is derogatory and not a good representation of the company, as they’re pretty conservative as they stand.
We agree. I once had a Muslim co-worker text me asking my opinion on an idea he had on a project. I thought the idea was cool so I unwittingly texted back the thumbs up emoji 👍. We didn't talk for 3 days until he stewed on it so much that he took it to HR. I was clueless to the offense and so was HR. Turns out thumbs up, to some Islamic people, means the equivalent FU of the middle finger to westerners. Who knew?
I think Apple just thought of something fun to offer those who want it without worrying about the possible offense some might take. The emoji are universal.
At least you know it's your case. Frequently the wife and I get ours mixed up and I don't find out until it's time to make a couple of phone calls!
Are you kidding me?
Engraving your name, any text, or an emoji is the same customization service. Emojis are just added to that service.
And again - you were claiming, that customers had to spend extra money for this (your words, not mine). And this is complete false information.
Using this service will not result in any additional costs - so it's basically for free.
AirPods without the engraving will cost absolutely the same.
For Apple, the engraving not for free. The engraving doesn't fall from the sky, but it also doesn't cost a fortune. It's a fully automated process of laser engraving. The laser that prints the "Designed by Apple" claim on the AirPods' case is just printing the additional custom text or the emoji. It will only take a tenth of a second and will cost almost nothing.
They don't have to charge the customer for this, because a customized product cannot be returned. So they reduce their total (estimated) cost by investing less than a little.
But yes, your'e kind of right...
Any product price of any company includes lots of secondary and tertiary costs to keep the company running, develop new products, advertise them, support the current ones, paying your employees and partners, making profit, and so on...
With every Apple product you buy (physical or virtual), you're also paying for many free events and sessions Apple holds - even if you participate or not.
Thats how every business works.
That would be "tramp-stamp"...Apple is now allowing you to tramp-stamp their products. 😁
How much faster is it to read
You don't read the emoji, the instant you see it it associates it with Bob.
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associates you instantly with Apple.Bottomline, it's faster.
Pick a longer name next time like Leighanna....