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...with the additional downside that it's from Google, and Google projects and devices have a tendency to be abandoned pretty quickly whenever their interest turns to something else.
Has Google ever abandoned consumer hardware, or their obligations to Nest customers?
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I wish there could be a better partnership between Apple and Spotify. I consider Spotify to be best in field for my music needs and a tighter integration would be a win-win for me as a consumer. Just the other day: > "Hey Siri, favorite this song on Spotify." > "Sorry, Spotify hasn't added support for that." (paraphrased)
According to Spotify, it’s Apple that’s making life hard for them [0]. And here is Apple’s rebuttal [1] [0] https://www.timetoplayfair.com/timeline/ [1] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/03/addressing-spotifys-c...
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...with the additional downside that it's from Google, and Google projects and devices have a tendency to be abandoned pretty quickly whenever their interest turns to something else.
Has Google ever abandoned consumer hardware, or their obligations to Nest customers?
[0] https://www.theverge.com/2016/4/4/11362928/google-nest-revol...
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There is a new Nest audio device out which apparently has good audio and is at the same price as Homepod Mini.
...with the additional downside that it's from Google, and Google projects and devices have a tendency to be abandoned pretty quickly whenever their interest turns to something else.
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Related, but if you want a non spying speaker (i.e a network connected speaker with no mic) - Sonos make a mic free version of their entry level speaker: One SL. It supports Apple Airplay 2 and two One SLs can be paired for studio sound. However, it is more expensive than the HomePod mini, not wireless (needs to be plugged in), & although it integrates tightly with iOS it can’t be as smooth as HomePod probably is (I…
Sonos spies on your usage instead of your audio, and is nowhere near the Homepod in terms of sound quality.
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> Apple is consistently better on privacy, actually, than competitors. Among Apple, Amazon, and Google; only Apple's phones and tablets send your location to Apple every time you use GPS (even if you're not using an Apple app like Apple Maps!). Among those three companies, only Apple requires you to tell Apple every app you install. Among those three companies, only Apple requires you to further associate your bankin…
“Among Apple, Amazon, and Google; only Apple's phones and tablets send your location to Apple every time you use GPS.“ This is a false statement that you continue to repeat.
Just as you did then, you continue to ignore the even more egregious practice of not only tracking everything you install but tying it to your identity.
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24585353
Due to people downvoting my comments to the point that I cannot reply, I will explain why askafriend is wrong right here (though I already explained why they are wrong in my GP post, which they also ignored in their response to that post). Disabling Apple Maps from getting your location does not stop Apple from getting your location. When any app gets your location on iOS, Apple also gets your location. This is explained clearly in the link contained in this comment, which askafriend ignored. Both Amazon and Google allow you to get your location without telling anybody.
I was tempted, but my partner has an Android and I'm pretty sure these can't even function as a basic Bluetooth speaker for non-Apple devices, so unfortunately it's a no-go. Apple got this right with AirPods: special integration with other Apple devices, but basic functionality with everything. Hopefully they will with these too one day.
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> Apple is consistently better on privacy, actually, than competitors. Among Apple, Amazon, and Google; only Apple's phones and tablets send your location to Apple every time you use GPS (even if you're not using an Apple app like Apple Maps!). Among those three companies, only Apple requires you to tell Apple every app you install. Among those three companies, only Apple requires you to further associate your bankin…
> only Apple's phones and tablets send your location to Apple every time you use GPS Impressed they can do that when I’m using offline mapping in an area with no mobile signal.
To sibling commenter: my comment is based on a correct understanding of Location Services, not on anything to do with Find My Device. You don't have to put words in my mouth, especially when I have already explained it using my own words elsewhere in the thread.
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You'd be limited to only getting audio through the content of your Apple TV right? You wouldn't be able to get the audio from an Xbox for example?
I think it could withy something like HDMI ARC.