no, it does not make sense, the car industry tried this and fought through any court and lost.

and I think we agree that security issues on a car can cost lives - opposed to iPhones

this is just a dick move by one of the most greediest companies ever

it can cost job\marriage in some cases.

Bill Burr on Steve Jobs...

As a person who used androids for years and then switched to iPhone a year ago I have to say you this:

It costs twice as Android but it's also twice faster (saves time) and less buggy (saves grey cells and hair loss). After two years it will be twice worth than any android phone. That micro USB is just a piece of cable that you'll get with the iPhone and you can plug its "old standard USB" side it in any other charger or usb port around (computer, samsung tv or some other phone charger) to charge your phone and on the other side of the cable is that new Apple connector that's the best thing invented since the USB itself - trust me on that.

I've used latest Samsung androids (Galaxy S2, S3, S4). I had every of them day after global premiere. They were all shitty, slow as fuck, full of useless applications and nerve wrecking. My GF still has Galaxy S4 and when I have to use it - I get frustrated to a point that I want to brake it against the floor.

Windblows and Android rocks:P

this is a good point. apple is a pop culture fad. like lady gaga, & boybands, one day they will be as stale as sears.

that day for apple is coming. Their phones no longer lead the market tech wise. they dont have curved glass. They dont provide good value, only rich people & conformists own it.

when the conformists bail, when the brand is stale, apple will collapse. They have nothing new in the pipeline, & the phone is like 70% of revenue now.

enjoy the temporary overpriced vogue you box yourself to. apple loves to fleece your money with endless updates & upgrades.

:)

you are the 1%

I agree with everything you have said, but I don't think its necessarily a bad thing.

- Of course Apple stores are there to sell you Apple products.
- Of course they want you to come in.
- Of course they want you to buy more stuff while you are there.
- Of course they want to fix your phone for you instead of a 3rd party.

- Of course they would make it harder for 3rd party shops to fix your phone. <*<

Let's examine the last point a bit. I have several Apple Mac's that are passed warranty as well as an iPhone. I have had to call for support a few times, but guess what - I never once had to pay for that support even though the warranty had expired (and no, I never bought Apple extended care either). Every time I've needed support, it was fast, direct, solved the issue, and totally free.

If I had a machine or phone serviced by a 3rd party, I think it would be a completely different story.

I'm not saying this as an Apple fanboy, I'm saying this that because as a company, I think Apple really, really, really, gets it right. They truly know how to earn repeat business.

Wait a tick...

If I buy a new car and I get it serviced by a 3rd party, I can void the warranty on the car or at the very least, that part of the car. And if I want to get my car fixed because of something that the 3rd party had done, I have to pay for that service. How can you say this makes no sense?

Was thinking the exact same thing. I'm on my 4th or 5th iPhone, out of all those phones I have only ever had one issue, my home button wasn't working all the time, it was buggy, this is a problem that developed after 10 months. I took it to the Apple store in Detroit (Canadian phone!) and they gave me a brand new phone there and then.

Say what you will about Apple but their customer service is great. Yeah the stores are a bit nerdy and annoying at times but I never have to use them so whatever.

The moral of the story is don't go to Joe Shit for your phone repair, family has 3 Iphones, a hand full of I pods, 3-4 IPads, 2 Apply Watches and a Mac Book pro. Most of it is covered by Applecare, daughter dropped her phone and shattered the glass, here is a new phone, Old mac book air developed a keyboard issue, here is a a new one.

I bought them, don't fuck with them, and they work, no problems

Cars do not have security issues

this is entirely wrong. 100% wrong.

Apple was started in 1976, and is still going strong 40 years later.
The Mac was released in 1994 and still going strong 30 years later.
The iPhone was released in 2007 and still going strong 9 years later.

A Pop culture fad? Really? Of course things can change any time but dismissing Apple as a fad is lazy and makes no sense.

Seriously? The new iPhones you can buy now have 3D Touch, Live (moving) photos, Retina HD Displays, Taptic Engines (The screen taps you back). The new 64 Bit processor is almost twice as fast as previous models, as are the new GPU's, Touch ID, etc. iPhone 6s - Technology - Apple (CA) The new iPhones coming out soon as supposed to have long-range wireless charging technology - no more cable to connect to charge it. Cool isn't it?


Well gee that's a deal breaker right there. I will admit though that curved glass looks cool.


Wow definitely not true. My Phone connects me to my business no matter where I am for web, email and apps. It is my fitness tracker, and my social gateway. It lets me control my home environment (furnace, air conditioning), the charging status of my car, watch movies and listen to music. It also seamlessly connects to all of my other devices to share files and media. And oh right, the battery lasts forever too. How can you say they don't provide good value?

On Apple.com, you can buy an iPhone 5s with 16GB with for $0.00, and a 32GB version for $49.00 with a 2 year contract. Buy iPhone 5s - Apple

Who is the conformist here? I've tested all kinds of products and have both PC's and Mac's, and I'm saying that Apple gives the best value, so until something better comes along I will probably buy more Apple products.

Apple usually doesn't announce new products or major updates until they are fairly close to being released, but I'm sure you knew that already.

In the past 2 years Apple released the Apple Watch, a brand new iMac, a brand new Mac, Apple TV, a brand new music streaming service for iTunes, and 2 brand new iPhones.

As for the new iPhone, all you need to do is ask the Googletron 5000

iPhone 7 Plus release date rumours, new features, patents - News - Macworld UK



Alrighty then....


Joshua, sorry dude but you are way off. Since 2007 when I bought my first Mac, there has been 6 major updates to their operating system. The total amount I have paid for those updates has been $20.00. Not $20 each, $20 total.

Windows on the other hand saw Windows Vista (About $250), Windows 7 (about $250), Windows 8 (about $250?). Only Windows 10 was free.

All updates to the iPhone iOS has been free.

I have not paid once for any technical support even though my warranties have expired.

Do you own a car?

What Voids Your Vehicle's Warranty? -- Edmunds.com


Chevrolet New Vehicle Limited Warranty | Chevrolet Canada
Similar Warranty Terms and Conditions can be found for other makes of cars too.

wrong again. none of this backs up your incorrect claim that 3rd party repair voids the warranty.

i'm too busy to search the legislation - just believe me when I say that at least in Europe 3rd party service does not void warranty - even though car manufacturers fought for it.

they even must give all internal information regarding recalls etc to 3rd party service on demand

:2 cents:

Only in 3rd world countries.

you're voting Trump and calling android users angry?

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I installed mac os x and now i look like this irl

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWzdNGgUEAEWQUY.jpg

SO.. UHH.. CARPE DIEM (BUYER BEWARE)

Read, Douche. i said

"If I buy a new car and I get it serviced by a 3rd party, It can void the warranty on the car or at the very least, that part of the car. "


It's ok, I believe you and I've heard about it too. My point still stands though. If a mechanic breaks your car that is still under warranty, your car or that part at least may lose its warranty.


Dynamo would hit it.

no need for name calling, dumbfuckwad.

again, dipshit, that doesn't void the warranty.


it's simply not covered under the fucking warranty but you're too fucking stupid to figure that out. try and use your 1 fucking brain cell to figure out that if work was done wrong and/or used a non-official part, neither the work, the non-standard part or the consequences are covered under the fucking warranty. for the fucking stupid- that's not voiding the fucking warranty, you fucking nitwit. you really think that a manufacturer can dictate they are the only ones allowed to work on YOUR car? you really are as fucking stupid as you think i think you are.

dumbfuckwad nitwit::


5 Dumb Things That Can Void Your Car Warranty

Keep all receipts on any maintenance work done at facilities other than the dealership while your car is under warranty. Some people do not return to the dealer for service after buying a new vehicle. They have their vehicles serviced at quick lubes, their local repair facility, and/or anywhere they can find a deal. It's okay, as long as the service provider uses the specified fluids and OEM (original equipment) quality filters.

So what's the problem? A lot of folks don't keep records and receipts. They have no documentation proving that the services were done according to mileage intervals as specified by the carmaker. When it comes time to file a warranty claim, the carmakers will ask for proof that the services were done. No receipts? No warranty coverage. This is one benefit of going to a dealer for regular maintenance while under warranty; the carmaker requires that they keep meticulous records. When and if a warranty claim becomes necessary, the dealership simply transfers all vehicle records electronically to the proper people for processing.