My view that these companies
Nah, your view is simply: trying to find excuses for Apple no matter what.
Even in a situation like this one where nobody is expecting anything form Apple, but maybe this by itself is what bothers you.
My view that these companies
At least those phone makers are trying to out innovative their competitors. Something Apple hasn’t done in a long time. Since Timmy is at the helm of Apple, innovation has come to an halt. Greediness and focusing at profits, shareholders is their main goal.My view that these companies are just rushing to release a product to essentially do something "new" to help failing smartphone sales (across the industry) doesn't mean I have a problem with them doing it. They have to, I get it.
When it comes to Apple, I don't know what you mean by excuses. For what? I personally don't feel like they need to jump into this type of product yet. Whether they do or don't at some point, I have no control over. We don't even know if anyone is going to buy it or if developers are going to support it. If it's anything like Android tablets today - the answer is no, with an even more complex set of guidelines to make their apps optimized for such a form factor.
It's a fold-able screen in a chassis - we'll see it helps with sales. At this point, nobody knows.
You’re being sarcastic I hope but what you wrote is probably true. It’s been the case for years nowI can't wait for Apple's slightly better camera and faster processor in the iPhone XI
that will show Samsung and their bendy thingy.
We could even get new Animoji's too![]()
Isn't that par the course here? How Apple is supposedly doomed just because it isn't doing something that someone here likes or wants, like update their airport router, or release a cheaper phone, or making a round apple watch, even if these aren't necessarily products which matter in the greater scheme of things? Seems it's okay to be about "them" when it comes to criticising Apple, but lord forbid that *gasp* people actually have genuinely positive experiences with Apple products and are actually on board with the current direction that Apple is taking.Of course.
First you try to make if about yourself(what you prefer, what you like, what you think etc.)
Second you mention how much money Apple makes.
Yeah that's the typical last resort answer when from somebody like you. Nothing surprising.
My AirPods, Apple Watch, Smart Keyboard, and Apple Pencil all tell me otherwise.At least those phone makers are trying to out innovative their competitors. Something Apple hasn’t done in a long time. Since Timmy is at the helm of Apple, innovation has come to an halt. Greediness and focusing at profits, shareholders is their main goal.
Mobile World Congress this spring will put Apples products even more to shame.
With you, Yes.Isn't that par the course here?
Yawn!Isn't that par the course here? How Apple is supposedly doomed just because it isn't doing something that someone here likes or wants, like update their airport router, or release a cheaper phone, or making a round apple watch, even if these aren't necessarily products which matter in the greater scheme of things? Seems it's okay to be about "them" when it comes to criticising Apple, but lord forbid that *gasp* people actually have genuinely positive experiences with Apple products and are actually on board with the current direction that Apple is taking.
So why shouldn't it be about myself? I buy Apple products because they work great for me, contrary to all the criticisms that have been levelled at Apple. I listen to music via my AirPods as I walk to work every day. My Apple Watch tracks my workouts when I go running, and my iPad is working great for me in the classroom.
My answer has and always will be the same. If you really dislike the current Apple so much, then by all means vote with your wallet and stop buying Apple products. Maybe even pick up a folding phone when it does get released. And we will let their earnings speak for themselves as to whether has indeed made the right decisions or not.
My AirPods, Apple Watch, Smart Keyboard, and Apple Pencil all tell me otherwise.
Apple is clearly focused on other areas such as wearables, health, AR and self-driving cars, and these are just the ones we know about. But yeah, let's ignore the fact that the Apple Watch and AirPods are clearly gaining in popularity. I said it earlier in another thread on the Apple Watch gaining in popularity, and I will repeat it here. The biggest problem with the critics here is that they all have this tendency to fall over themselves rushing to hate on Apple for not doing something the competitor is doing, even if that is a niche product market that barely earns any money, and completely missing the big picture.
It was a problem back then, it was a problem 6 years ago, and it's still a problem now.
You all just don't learn. One bets against Apple to their own detriment.
You already know the answer to that. I, and many others like myself, would personally get more value out of paying full price for an iPhone (plus the full array of accessories and services) than paying less money for an equivalent Samsung flagship phone. My iPad Pro had no issues, and still has no problems, and I am enjoying the full experience with the Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil. I intend to get airpower and AirPods 2 if / when they get released, plus I will also likely be upgrading my Apple Watch later this year.
We might be in the minority, but it's still enough to earn Apple 84 billion in the last quarter.
Viva la Apple!
I don't know what sort of arguments you want here.With you, Yes.
You do it almost every time you remain without arguments.
Well that and you start to write things that look like they are copy/paste from Apple's marketing.
I don't know what sort of arguments you want here.
Maybe I should.I said you were left with no arguments(not that I want something specific) and honestly the best course for you would have been to not say anything.
At least those phone makers are trying to out innovative their competitors. Something Apple hasn’t done in a long time. Since Timmy is at the helm of Apple, innovation has come to an halt. Greediness and focusing at profits, shareholders is their main goal.
Mobile World Congress this spring will put Apples products even more to shame.
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You’re being sarcastic I hope but what you wrote is probably true. It’s been the case for years now![]()
Nah, your view is simply: trying to find excuses for Apple no matter what.
Even in a situation like this one where nobody is expecting anything form Apple, but maybe this by itself is what bothers you.
Wait till Mobile World Congress this spring to see the purpose of folding screens and to see how embarrassing far Apple is getting behind.I don't personally agree. I don't view a bendable screen as innovative just yet. I think Apple has innovated in some areas as of late, mainly around their silicon, Face ID, AirPods, Apple Watch, all of which are some of the best examples in the industry.
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I am not really sure what you are getting at. Why does Apple need an excuse for not releasing a folding phone right now? I am happy with the Apple products I use today, so I am not sure what you mean.
Wait till Mobile World Congress this spring to see the purpose of folding screens and to see how embarrassing far Apple is getting behind.
But I’ve a feeling when there isn’t an Apple logo on it, it doesn’t meet your standards anyways. To each their own but I’ll take value for money any day and chose the gear that will bring me that. Regardless of the brand.
Wait till Mobile World Congress this spring to see the purpose of folding screens and to see how embarrassing far Apple is getting behind.
But I’ve a feeling when there isn’t an Apple logo on it, it doesn’t meet your standards anyways. To each their own but I’ll take value for money any day and chose the gear that will bring me that. Regardless of the brand.
I’m curious when Apple comes out with something similar in 2-3 years it will spend at least 15 minutes bragging about this feature in its keynote.
Same happened with oled. Most vendors used oled 2-3 years prior Apples iPhone X and most Apple faithful called it a gimmick.
Then Apple introduced its oled iPhone X. The same ones Samsung has been using for years. All of a sudden it was if Apple invented the screen and nobody has ever seen this before![]()
so many things wrong with this.
1. All OLED screens are not the same. During the iPhone 5 days, OLED screens at the time weren't color accurate, there wasn't wide color support, poor color saturation.
2. Apple never said they invented OLED. When they introduced the first OLED iPhone, they were comparing traditional OLED screens to the OLED screen they're using.
3. At the time, OLED couldn't be made on the scale that Apple wanted since Samsung owns all the equipment to produce OLED screens. They have a monopoly, and Samsung prioritized their phones to get OLED screens over their clients.
If Apple were to ever come up with an iPhone that includes folding tech, of course they would be talking about it in a keynote. Why wouldn't they?
Nice try. You only wish Apple had Samsung's display tech. Apple has absolutely nothing to do with the OLED panel they use. That's all Samsung innovation in that display. All Apple did was calibrate it to their liking. When you buy a new Samsung or Sony or LG TV, and then pay Joe Bob to calibrate your new TV; do you, at that point re-brand your TV, and tell people you have a Joe Bob TV? Smh.
By the same logic, a doctor doesn’t manufacture his own medicine either. That doesn’t make him any less of a physician. I am paying for his expertise in knowing which medication to prescribe to me.
No different here. Apple doesn’t manufacture a lot of their components, and that’s perfectly all right. What we are paying for is Apple’s expertise in putting all these parts together in a manner which affords the user a great user experience. And of course, one cannot discount the value of the Apple ecosystem, from ios to the App Store, iTunes and accompanying services, all of which comes together to create that unique Apple experience.
Holy Mother of God, just when you think you heard it all, in comes this masterpiece. Wow! I'd like to laugh at this, but it's just too damn sad.
Nice try. You only wish Apple had Samsung's display tech. Apple has absolutely nothing to do with the OLED panel they use. That's all Samsung innovation in that display. All Apple did was calibrate it to their liking. When you buy a new Samsung or Sony or LG TV, and then pay Joe Bob to calibrate your new TV; do you, at that point re-brand your TV, and tell people you have a Joe Bob TV? Smh.
You could not be more wrong.
Apple designs and engineers the screen. Apple gives the design + technology to Samsung which mass produces according to Apple's spec. This is public knowledge, so for you to blurt out that false information is extraordinary. Go do some research next time before you reply.
"SMH"
Go ahead and provide the link where you got this public knowledge. Waiting and eager to read it. TIA.
BTW, for 2019, Apple is said to use Samsung's bone crushing, world dominating OLED tech once again. This time Apple wants Samsung's Y-Octa tech. I guess Apple developed that as well. SMH indeed.
Yeah of course, I'm not surprised.I am not really sure what you are getting at. Why does Apple need an excuse for not releasing a folding phone right now? I am happy with the Apple products I use today, so I am not sure what you mean.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208191
QUOTE: "The Super Retina display in iPhone X, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max was engineered by Apple to meet our incredibly high standards."
100% proven wrong. Feel free to reply but I'm not going to read. You're wasting too much of my time.
SMH