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Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by techrat »

fulafel wrote: post #227
tmccrary55 wrote: post #29

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Especially weird (though understandable) because it's basically "Doesn't scan your device and send the information to a corporation and the government" when Android basically does that everywhere, all the time. But Android does it for profit, Apple does it "for the children."

Citation needed for Android doing this?

Funny how they always stop responding at this point.

"I don't like what Apple is doing."

Then out of nowhere and off topic:

"GOOGS IS WORSE!"

It's purely Pavlovian to them by now.

Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by tompazourek »

oldworlds wrote: post #145

Excuse me, but does anyone actually have pockets large enough to fit an iPad mini? Those ads were a bit, much.

I just tried it for fun as I was watching it, and my iPad mini fits the back pocket on my shorts. I wouldn't carry it there though as it would be uncomfortable and I'd look stupid.

Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by tompazourek »

Jtsummers wrote: post #11
laurent92 wrote: post #8

I have just noticed that they say “iPhone” not “the iPhone”, “the iPad”, “my iPad”. It’s as if they were talking about a person, such as “I’m using Hal”.

Do people say "On the Windows 11 we ..." or do they say "On Windows 11 ..."? It's a name, you don't have to put "the" in front of a name, the laurent92 (of course, the Ohio State University would disagree with that idea).

Isn't it because it's a plural?

Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by LeoPanthera »

ddalex wrote: post #247
LeoPanthera wrote: post #205

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But it has USB-C, so you can use USB-C headphones or one of the many dongle adapters.

the dongles are the most stupid thing ever... "our devices are so thin and light..." no shit, half of the device is outside, you just have to carry this bag of dongles with you

Most DAC dongles are no thicker than the actual cable to your headphones.

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Post by jmnicolas »

runjake wrote: post #212
post_break wrote: post #111

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What content? I don't upload any photos to Google.

Presumably you're using Android with the Google frameworks installed, so it's sending all kinds of telemetry, usage, and location data to Google. You can confirm this with something like Charles proxy. Or you may be one of the rare breed of people who can use a "de-Googled" Android distribution, such as CalyxOS, for over a month before giving up. Time will tell, I suppose.

I'm on GrapheneOS since last December. Yes it's tough, but before that I had come to resent my phone and wondering what it was doing in the background.

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Post by ghostbrainalpha »

chooseaname wrote: post #192
vidoc wrote: post #81

It's incredible how CRINGE these over-produced events have become. Everything is totally cliche and looks like some Hollywood idealized view of the world garbage.

What else are they going to spend $2.5T on?

Making Siri closer to a real A.I.

Making an Apple Watch that can actually download sync with an Audible book.

And since they have this huge fitness push now, I'd like to be able to set custom Run Walk Run intervals when I do an Apple Running workout on my watch.

Being able to set the shutter speed or aperture when taking pictures like Samsung phones can.

A better system of defense for robo calls.

A built in audio program to make my own custom ringtones for people.

An easy way to put the phone in "Minimalist" mode, so that it only had the Apps I absolutely need. Like the "Lite Phone" https://www.thelightphone.com/

Premium Apple News content that isn't just click bait articles.

A way to "permanently" disable Air Tag stalker warnings every time I borrow someone's keys who isn't in my 'family sharing group'.

A couple more seasons of Ted Lasso.

Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by exolymph »

handrous wrote: post #38

Whoa, what's with the huge bezel? My only Mini is a 1st-gen, but that has a tiny bezel on either side, with somewhat larger ones top-and-bottom, and I really like the resulting overall size & proportions. Did the top and bottom bezels shrink a ton so it just looks like the whole thing's bigger all around because they all match now, or did they widen the sides? Looking at the dimensions on WP it looks like the height…

It's incredible to me how much people care about bezels. I'm not objecting, more marveling!

Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by LargoLasskhyfv »

anm89 wrote: post #80
defaultname wrote: post #36

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Every single company that sells things does this. You are talking about an Apple event and promo page where they are quite literally giving a sales pitch for their new products. That they (over)hype their own products is not only not notable or interesting, it's entirely expected. It is a bit bizarre that your comment, or variations of it, appears for every single Apple release. For those people so jaded and annoyed…

They really don't. most of them make a bad commercial with a attractive people using the product and call it a day. Maybe list some features. I can't really think of any other company who's brand is to self label that every thing it does is some breakthrough for humanity. Segway?

Penis enlargement pill pushers!

Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by LargoLasskhyfv »

jrockway wrote: post #76
blowski wrote: post #23

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And what will I be able to do with that performance bump? I use a tablet mostly for taking notes, email and looking at websites. I can’t see how the former can get any quicker. The latter is slow mostly because of the websites themselves. Will games or office apps get faster or have new possibilities?

Apple has kind of disappointed me with the software situation on iPads. I have an iPad Pro that I use as a laptop, but the reality is that the processing power available is underused. It has a 120Hz screen, but websites can't render to the canvas at 120Hz. There is no CAD software (which is nice when you design something and head to your makerspace to actually manufacture it -- I just print plans out on paper, but it…

Why is it acceptable at all for you to work on a platform where the vendor has the power to remove anything at will?
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