@D1G17AL Fine; what’s the alternative? I already run a VPN (actually two), use lock down mode, don’t accept cookies and use two add-blockers.
Not very fond of Apple for a completely different reason: battery life. So there your right. A mediocre performance at a top price.
So, what would be a better, more secure option than the methods / setup I use right now?
@Xatolos@reddthat. AFAMIG this is to promote Apples own services and products only.
I’ve been on Apple devices since 2001 and have never received or seen an add for non-Apple products on any of my devices. So I’m inclined to believe that my profile is not being sold by Apple to third parties. Which is normal and common to happen to my Facebook or Google profile.
@D1G17AL @fourish That may be true and I would not spend that kind of money if it weren’t for the ecosystem.
And, since the DNA of Apple is building and selling hardware, it’s only logical that they can be a privacy advocate. At least more so than other big companies.
Final point: they are the only tech company with professional customer care (where you pay for, one way or the other) that actually helps and saved my ass a couple of times in the past.
@NotSteve_ @B0rax Totally agree! The iPhone 13 mini is the iDeal mobile since you can do everything with your thumb. And it’s not annoying to carry it in your back pocket while hopping in the car.
@Hamartiogonic without family members I wouldn’t do it, indeed. Side note; it’s very difficult to get it working properly on the computers of the family members.
@Hamartiogonic @EleventhHour I know this sounds oldfashioned but I pay for YouTube premium. Not cheap, comes with four additional members. The YouTube Music categorisation is 100 times better than the Apple Music categorisation and indeed: no adds.
I’m not by principle against ad blockers but the money has to come from somewhere.
@chemicalwonka @TheRealCharlesEames wasn’t the same thing being sad about a walk-man? introduced by Sony in… let me think…..1979, or was it 1980?
Anyway, about 40 years later, we have noise cancelling, and if I look at a regular school or college, I think more than half of the students wear some form of headphones.
@Alphane_Moon Apple has surprised the world with more than one invention that nobody thought was useful or that many thought already existed but in way cheaper forms.
However, this really seems to be an invention created for someone who insisted on having his own Next Big Thing.
@aeronmelon @LeTak the days of obsessive attention to detail in everything Apple does, where ages ago.
And don’t even get me started on Pages & Numbers.
@misk better hope it’s USB-C.
I now have USB-C cable for my Mac, a lightning cable for my trackpad and a special charger for my AppleWatch. Being trapped in the most expensive eco-system means carrying around three separate cables.
The Huawei watch can be charged by placing it on top of a Huawei mobile. #NoCable
@ClassifiedPancake Also very true. People have no objection against living in the walled garden, as long as everything is there. The Wi-Fi in our house still runs on airport extremes without any issues, and close to 0 installation hassle.
@D1G17AL I’m not particularly afraid of state hackers but working for a law firm I have to max out on protecting our clients against hackers. Being non-technical I’ve assumed that Apple would be the better option (and hence lock down mode and VPN). I have a hard time believing that Android would be more secure than iOS, (and I do realise most dangers come from phishing mails, but that’s a bit off topic).
Anyway; it’s a strong argument to look into switching to the Samsung Flip.