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{{InfoboxCompany | {{InfoboxCompany | ||
| Name = Apple | | Name = Apple | ||
| Type = Public | |||
| Founded = 1976 | | Founded = 1976 | ||
| Industry = | | Industry = Electronics | ||
| Official Website = https:// | | Official Website = https://apple.com/ | ||
| Logo = Apple logo black.png | | Logo = Apple logo black.png | ||
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Apple had numerous design failings in the 2010's, and these were often brushed under the rug, and people experiencing such an issue would be normally charged exorbitant amounts for repair. High-cost GPU failures on early 2010's MacBooks, the 2016-'17 MacBook Pro's screen cable skimping scandal, the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro's SSD failures and more are design flaws Apple have, as they have often, dodged accountability for and continue to do.<sup>Sources?</sup> | Apple had numerous design failings in the 2010's, and these were often brushed under the rug, and people experiencing such an issue would be normally charged exorbitant amounts for repair. High-cost GPU failures on early 2010's MacBooks, the 2016-'17 MacBook Pro's screen cable skimping scandal, the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro's SSD failures and more are design flaws Apple have, as they have often, dodged accountability for and continue to do.<sup>Sources?</sup> | ||
== Too | == Too Little, Loo Late - Attempts to do Better == | ||
Apple have attempted recent changes to their products that have made them better, but still not on par with some other manufacturers for pro-consumer | Apple have attempted recent changes to their products that have made them better, but still not on par with some other manufacturers for pro-consumer behavior.<sup>Source?</sup> Many believe this to be driven by changing legislation.<sup>Who?</sup> Certain parts of this, certainly are.<sup>Source?</sup> This includes: | ||
* Opening an online "self service repair" parts store.<sup>Source?</sup> | * Opening an online "self service repair" parts store.<sup>Source?</sup> | ||
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* A battery removable with just a 9V battery in the 2024 [https://support.apple.com/en-us/120671 iPhone 16] and [https://support.apple.com/en-us/120671 iPhone 16 Plus]. | * A battery removable with just a 9V battery in the 2024 [https://support.apple.com/en-us/120671 iPhone 16] and [https://support.apple.com/en-us/120671 iPhone 16 Plus]. | ||
== OS | == OS Downgrades == | ||
It is not possible to upgrade or downgrade an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, etc. to an OS version other than the absolute latest. On Macs with T2 chip or Apple Silicon, the user can select from three modes of secure boot:<ref>https://support.apple.com/102522</ref> | It is not possible to upgrade or downgrade an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, etc. to an Operating System (OS) version other than the absolute latest. On Macs with T2 chip or Apple Silicon, the user can select from three modes of secure boot:<ref>https://support.apple.com/102522</ref> | ||
* No security: Allow any OS to run (same as turning off secure boot on a PC) | * No security: Allow any OS to run (same as turning off secure boot on a PC). | ||
* Medium security: Allow any OS that is signed with a secure boot certificate (default, same as turning on secure boot on a PC) | * Medium security: Allow any OS that is signed with a secure boot certificate (default, same as turning on secure boot on a PC). | ||
* Full security: Only allow the latest version of macOS, do not allow any other OS | * Full security: Only allow the latest version of macOS, do not allow any other OS. | ||
iOS devices only support full security mode. The device checks for a cryptographic "[https://theapplewiki.com/wiki/APTicket ticket]" | iOS devices only support full security mode. The device checks for a cryptographic "[https://theapplewiki.com/wiki/APTicket ticket]," which are tied to the OS version and CPU serial number. These are provided by a server, which only provides them for the latest version (with very specific exceptions). The device refuses to boot if the ticket does not match. [https://theapplewiki.com/wiki/Firmware_downgrading Workarounds] exist, but with major caveats that are not viable for most users.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHSH_blob</ref> | ||
Users often complain of new OS versions slowing down their device. Once a new version is installed, there is no opportunity to go back. This also restricts the user's choice to jailbreak the device, as the latest version naturally has patches for the latest jailbreak exploits. App developers also require access to earlier iOS versions to test that their app works correctly. The alternative, Xcode's iOS Simulator, is not a complete replacement for real hardware, as it does not have all features of a physical device.<ref>https://contextqa.com/test-on-ios-emulators-simulators/</ref> Instead, app developers are forced to purchase several test devices, and remember to ''never'' allow them to update. | Users often complain of new OS versions slowing down their device. Once a new version is installed, there is no opportunity to go back. This also restricts the user's choice to jailbreak the device, as the latest version naturally has patches for the latest jailbreak exploits. App developers also require access to earlier iOS versions to test that their app works correctly. The alternative, Xcode's iOS Simulator, is not a complete replacement for real hardware, as it does not have all features of a physical device.<ref>https://contextqa.com/test-on-ios-emulators-simulators/</ref> Instead, app developers are forced to purchase several test devices, and remember to ''never'' allow them to update. | ||