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    Both iPhone 15 models were good iterative updates in my opinion. Nothing groundbreaking, sure, but Apple finally adopting both USB-C and AV1 is great to see and the programmable action button on the pro models is a nice addition as well.

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      I mean yeah, adopting USB-C is great (even though they only did it because of the backlash in the EU), but…

      “While the new standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are equipped with a USB-C port, data transfer over a cable remains limited to USB 2.0 speeds of up to 480 Mbps, which is equal to the Lightning port on previous iPhones.”

      Only the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max support USB 3 data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps over a cable. (Cable/adapter sold separately.)

      So the speeds are still being throttled.

      Plus, both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are at a 60Hz refresh rate. Idk if I’d consider these “good iterative updates” tbh.

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        They’re not throttling, it’s just a really shitty USB controller (what they were using with lightning). Still sad imo but ultimately who the hell is even using the USB port on their phone to transfer data?

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        Fair point. Them not at least using USB 3 across the line up is silly and I don’t really see what they gain from doing it apart from maybe saving a cent in production.

        But on the other hand I don’t think it matters either. The vast majority of people probably don’t plug their phone in for anything but charging and the few people that record large video files on their phone will probably get a pro model either.

        So yeah USB 2 speeds are silly and I don’t want to defend a trillion dollar company for saving a cent on production but I don’t think it matters either.

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          Creating revenue streams is far more valuable than cutting costs.

          Apple does a phenomenal job in providing solutions to problems they created in the first place.

          • Get rid of ports on the computer ➡️ Buy adapters
          • Get rid of the headphone jack ➡️ Buy AirPods
          • Proprietary lightning port ➡️ Buy more unstandardized cables/adapters
          • No expandable memory ➡️ Buy an iCloud subscription
          • No spare/replaceable battery ➡️ Buy a battery replacement service
          • Little thing breaks ➡️ Shoulda bought AppleCare to make it somewhat less expensive
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      Apple’s build quality and usability still curb stomps anything within miles of the same features.

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        usability

        I can do way more useful things on Android than I can on iPhone, things you’d have to jailbreak the iPhone for. There’s a reason iPhones are popular with grandmas, teens, and others who just want a phone that does phone things easily, and there’s also a reason they are not that popular with hardcore nerds who like to fuck around with their devices. It’s a phone that targets a specific type of person. There’s nothing wrong with that. People see “usability” differently. Some people see it as “ease of use”. Others care more about what is possible to do with it. It’s just like the Windows/Linux thing.

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          This is a genuine question that I’ve asked android users and never had a response that isn’t vague and hand-wavy.

          What things do you do on your android device that can’t be done without a jailbreak in the apple ecosystem? I’m looking for things beyond visual changes or things that a user would only use once in a blue moon.

          I would love a better understanding, please and thank you

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            Fairly certain these can’t be done on iPhone but correct me if I’m wrong:

            • Multi window/split screen -AFAIK you can only do this on iPad
            • custom home screen/launcher: the icons on a grid both bores and overwhelms me, so I use a minimalist launcher with a few shortcuts and app drawer for the rest
            • removable SD card. Sure, storage is getting better on phones, but the ability to pop a 2TB micro SD in my phone and keep offline copies of whatever I like for times I have no service is absolutely crucial to me (SD slot depends on what phone you have ofc, some manufacturers ditched it)
            • home screen widgets
            • notifications are superior on android
            • USB 3.0 speed data transfer with no additional software, to any device that can accept a USB stick
            • third party apps and app stores
            • being able to install apps I develop for my own personal use without paying for a developer account, having to list it on the store, or having to reinstall it every few weeks
            • ability to run Firefox with extensions
            • multiple accounts for the same app without needing to log in and out
            • USB OTG
            • game emulators
            • can safely browse tor

            Depending on what model and manufacturer you go with,

            • reverse wireless charging
            • headphone jack
            • ip68 rating
            • call screening
            • dual sim
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            What things do you do on your android device that can’t be done without a jailbreak in the apple ecosystem?

            I mentioned having to jailbreak them to be able to do some of the things stock Android can do. Sideloading and the ability to be used like a flash drive and have direct access to the filesystem when plugged into a computer are some of the things I use regularly.

            Jailbreaking is also risky. It’s a good way for Apple to have an excuse to brick your shit on the next update if they decide to for “security” reasons.

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              Inside the apple ecosystem the iPhone can also be used as a flash drive. Between airdrop, connecting it directly to my mac and iCloud Drive I have never once not been able to get files on or off my device (with no need for third party apps I might add)

              You mentioned side loading. What are you side loading? Give me examples of what you’re installing? I want a compelling reason to ditch my iPhone so I’m not paying what amounts to the cost of a computer every few years.

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                Inside the apple ecosystem

                And there’s the rub. The entire world doesn’t use Apple. I need to be able to plug it in at work or something, have the Windows PC there automatically recognize and mount it, drag files to it, take it home, and then plug it into my Linux box and grab the files.

                As for your second question, it’s usually “naughty” apps like Youtube Vanced, IT utilities and tools made by individuals who only offer an APK download and aren’t in the store, or my own little hobby project apps.

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                A big one for me is Youtube Revanced. It has become invaluable for me as it is actually better than Youtube Premium because of the SponsorBlock integration. I’m also able to still be logged in and have access to my “watch later” list and feed. Both of these things can also be achieved by Firefox with full extensions support on Android, but the App’s usability is higher and supports 60FPS video out of the box, unlike the Firefox solution.

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          Yes, Apple targets a particular type of person that happens to be the majority of the population. For us, usability just means frictionless ease of use.

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      Yeah this is basically what they used to call the S series. Have people already forgotten that Apple runs on a tick tock release schedule?