I did not say that.

USB was created for this purpose: standardization.

It all comes down to whether you want a universal port, or if you’re too busy drinking Apple’s anti-consumer koolaid ;)

I really think you're overestimating people's tolerance for wearing something on their head, and I say that as someone who wears glasses daily.

They don't need to remove the port. They just have to disable charging from it. It can be done in software for European phones.

except apple is getting rid of physical sim cards and slots to move exclusively to e-sim

If you know it won't be legal to continue using Lightning in the US why did you say you hope they do?

That’s like saying our current government is the best government as everyone voted on it so we all agree it’s the best. It really glosses over a lot of things.

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It's not speculation, it's sourced reporting from the guy (Kuo) is absolutely rock solid in this regard.

What have they been wrong about, exactly?

Not to mention the fact that induction charging is terribly energy inefficient.

No one ever said Apple was going to release a car or a TV five years ago. The problem is never the journalists and always the people like yourself, who just lie to contrive reasons to attack journalists. And yes, Kuo is a legitimate journalist with a proven track record of breaking stories like this. He's right like 99% of the time.

You are a pathetic, despicable child. Know how I know that? Because:

1. you aren't going to admit that what you're saying is a lie
2. you're going to reply with more lies
3. you're going to try to spin the blame on me for insulting you

You know what you should do? Admit you lied (you did) and apologize for it. You are objectively wrong and a worthwhile human being would own up to that fact. But you're trash, so you won't.

It would still be a wired connection, and require USB-C.

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And yet people already do because almost no other wireless charger functions like MagSafe. People will absolutely be practically forced to buy apple chargers, in fact arguably even more so.

Uh, most laptops ship with USB-C chargers now my dude.

While this slightly created a “have to switch out my chargers” problem, a lot of MFGs used different ports on nearly all their different models and most people aren’t switching out their laptops often enough for it to remotely matter.

The main reason for that is because computers aren't guaranteed to have wireless communication. That, in addition to the increased cyber security from requiring physical access, makes account based actions prefer wired connections.

1000$ where? Lowest I seen is 1500

But the Modern Samsung foldable is $1000, which is the same price as the S22 or iPhone14. Where is the price disparity ? It will take a while for foldables to get to the $600 price range simply because of manufacturing challenges and tooling. Tooling prices go down with scale.

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USB C SUPREMACYY LETSGO EU.

Samsungs bloatware is on the phone, but its barely even bloatware anymore at this point. Google revamps and abandons apps every couple of years, while Samsung stock apps tend to be consistent and reliable. Everyone hates on Bixby, but nobody talks about how Bixby Routines is more powerful and user friendly than any Google Home automation.

Just as an example, Samsung Calendar follows OneUI app design principles, syncs with Google Calendars, and uses the Samsung System UI for Reminders. Samsung Clock syncs alarms across devices, and uses the same System UI for Alarms.

In my experience with Nexus and Pixel phones in the past, its far more inconsistent.

I was completely convinced that I could make a ZFlip4 work and went far enough to save up money for it and do my research. But had to stop myself because of two options you HAVE to consider before buying it.

1. Get insurance on the phone and pay a about 1/3 the phones price for it.
2. Not get insurance but be ready to cough up 2/3rd the phones price when it breaks.

My current phone is a Note10 I got for $750 right after launch and cumilatively spent about $80 over 3 years on Cases and Screen Protectors. I somehow dont have the confidence that the ZFlip4 will be that maintenance free.

The hinge design is quite complex in these foldable phones. A regular slab design is much cheaper to build.

Apple needs to stop selling its products in Europe. Just focus on North America, China, India and Africa.

Phew! That problem will be solved forever now!