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iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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frizkie wrote: post #48
MR4D wrote: post #42

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Select "Silence unknown callers" and you're done. Last month I had a flurry of spam texts and calls. I moved the slider to the "enable" side a few weeks ago and have had zero issues since.

This is a great feature but it's a huge double-edged sword. I need to remember to turn it off when I'm expecting a call from an unpredictable number, and then I need to remember to turn it back on again after I receive the call. It would be great if I could turn it off for some number of hours or days.

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Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by dereg »

MR4D wrote: post #42
avtar wrote: post #10

Apple’s call and sms spam filtering remains subpar to say the least. When I had a Pixel, I had the option to let the OS transcribe what the potential spammer was saying and end the call. It’s puzzling why Apple isn’t doing more here.

Select "Silence unknown callers" and you're done. Last month I had a flurry of spam texts and calls. I moved the slider to the "enable" side a few weeks ago and have had zero issues since.

I would have this on if it wasn't for the fact that I get calls from delivery drivers, who all have unknown numbers, and for whom the notification must be immediate.

Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by stouset »

theideaofcoffee wrote: post #28
anonuser123456 wrote: post #15

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It is a extremely hard to maintain differential software features across hardware product lines. What ‘sounds lame’ may translate into significantly added complexity to the maintenance process.

I think with all of their resources, Apple of all companies could dig deep and stretch a little bit to make that happen.

They quite literally already are. Find me a manufacturer that comes anywhere close to supporting devices for as long as Apple does.

Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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BuckRogers wrote: post #34
theideaofcoffee wrote: post #28

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I think with all of their resources, Apple of all companies could dig deep and stretch a little bit to make that happen.

You can blame their competition for not beating them out at longterm support on that front. Apple is already leading the market supporting iOS this long. I used my last iPhone for 7 years, unfathomable on any other platform than iOS. I hope their competitors step it up and beat Apple out on grade A support. I'm seeing them fall further behind in every metric. My iPhone 12 mini that I bought on launch day "just works"…

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Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by artificialLimbs »

candiddevmike wrote: post #5

> Freeform. Freeform is a productivity app where you and your collaborators can bring ideas to life. Jot down notes, share files, and insert web links, documents, video, and audio. > Coming later this year Apple going to start offering email too?

Teams. Apple is going to start offering Teams.

Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by christophilus »

m3kw9 wrote: post #35
augustl wrote: post #11

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Apparently, the reason Apple dropped support for iPhone 7 is performance on the new lock screen. Pretty lame if that's the case, Apple has usually been good with supporting all devices as long as the hardware allows it (for example, hardware level secure enclave was required at a certain version of iOS)

E waste, no no don’t throw it out. You can use 99% of the apps even without ios16. It’s only when individual app developers phase out support for ios15 typically 2-3 years after. Facebook, YouTube etc still supports even iOS 12

OK. I'm convinced. I really don't use any 3rd party apps other than Brave and my banking app, so as long as those work and I keep getting security updates, my cheap ass is good to go.

Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by airstrike »

theideaofcoffee wrote: post #28
anonuser123456 wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It is a extremely hard to maintain differential software features across hardware product lines. What ‘sounds lame’ may translate into significantly added complexity to the maintenance process.

I think with all of their resources, Apple of all companies could dig deep and stretch a little bit to make that happen.

Why throw money away?

Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by empressplay »

yabones wrote: post #49

Well, looks like it's the end of the line for my 1st gen SE. It's been a good run. I'll miss you, little guy. Looks like my other options for a small phone are 12/13 mini or possibly the 2nd/3rd gen SE. But not nearly as compact as the 4" SE.

I just ordered a 'refurbished' iPhone 8 plus off of Amazon to replace my SE -- it's slightly bigger than the second generation SE but it has a second telephoto camera so... if I'm going to be forced to have a larger phone then that's sufficient compensation. Also it still has a fingerprint sensor!

Re: iOS 16 Available September 12th

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Post by vbezhenar »

avtar wrote: post #10

Apple’s call and sms spam filtering remains subpar to say the least. When I had a Pixel, I had the option to let the OS transcribe what the potential spammer was saying and end the call. It’s puzzling why Apple isn’t doing more here.

I'm using yandex app and it detects spam calls. So iOS does have some hooks for that. You just need to find app for your location.
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