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{{ | The '''{{Wplink|iPhone}}''' is a line of smartphones designed and marketed by [[Apple]]. It was first unveiled on 09 January 2007, by then CEO and founder {{Wplink|Steve Jobs}}. | ||
==Consumer-impact summary== | ==Consumer-impact summary== | ||
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This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents related to this product line. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents related to this product line. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | ||
=== Flawed hardware design<!-- Will likely be a retelling of "Hardware design issues in the 2010s" on the parent article, could also merge USB-C info --> === | ===Flawed hardware design<!-- Will likely be a retelling of "Hardware design issues in the 2010s" on the parent article, could also merge USB-C info -->=== | ||
==== Apple's response<!-- Will include info from above, as well as from sections "Parts availability", "Diagnostic software availability", "Certified repair centers" --> ==== | ====Apple's response<!-- Will include info from above, as well as from sections "Parts availability", "Diagnostic software availability", "Certified repair centers" -->==== | ||
=== Blocking operating system downgrades<!-- Will emulate "Operating system downgrades" from parent article --> === | ===Blocking operating system downgrades<!-- Will emulate "Operating system downgrades" from parent article -->=== | ||
=== Activation Lock === | ===Activation Lock=== | ||
Apple prevents activation of devices that have not been unlocked by the initial owner before giving them away, selling or recycling them. | Apple prevents activation of devices that have not been unlocked by the initial owner before giving them away, selling or recycling them. | ||
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A simple solution to the theft problem could be to send previous owners an e-mail to the address linked to their Apple ID with an option to either consent to the release of the activation lock or report their device as stolen. A default answer (either allow or deny unlock) could be chosen if the user does not make a choice within a reasonable timeframe, for instance if the e-mail address is no longer in use. However, Apple has so far chosen not to implement a system like this. | A simple solution to the theft problem could be to send previous owners an e-mail to the address linked to their Apple ID with an option to either consent to the release of the activation lock or report their device as stolen. A default answer (either allow or deny unlock) could be chosen if the user does not make a choice within a reasonable timeframe, for instance if the e-mail address is no longer in use. However, Apple has so far chosen not to implement a system like this. | ||
=== Underpowered base models === | ===Underpowered base models=== | ||
Most contemporary Apple devices do not have upgradeable or replaceable storage and memory. | Most contemporary Apple devices do not have upgradeable or replaceable storage and memory. | ||
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Since many of these devices are not user upgradeable, this floods both the used market and the landfills with unnecessarily underpowered devices that could otherwise be used for many more years. | Since many of these devices are not user upgradeable, this floods both the used market and the landfills with unnecessarily underpowered devices that could otherwise be used for many more years. | ||
=== Blocking third party apps === | ===Blocking third party apps=== | ||
Apple only allows apps to be installed on their mobile devices through their own App Store (there are exceptions to this in the European Union, but due to what many have called [[Malicious Compliance]], this possibility is more of theoretical nature). | Apple only allows apps to be installed on their mobile devices through their own App Store (there are exceptions to this in the European Union, but due to what many have called [[Malicious Compliance]], this possibility is more of theoretical nature). | ||
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Moreover, Apple does not appear to always test new versions of apps on old hardware, so sometimes the last update to an app breaks it for that device, sometimes due to bugs, sometimes due to increased memory requirements. Since the App Store allows no downgrades, this leaves the user with an app that is unusable on that model of device. If Apple allowed either app downgrades or independent installation of apps, these devices would remain completely functional for users of those apps. | Moreover, Apple does not appear to always test new versions of apps on old hardware, so sometimes the last update to an app breaks it for that device, sometimes due to bugs, sometimes due to increased memory requirements. Since the App Store allows no downgrades, this leaves the user with an app that is unusable on that model of device. If Apple allowed either app downgrades or independent installation of apps, these devices would remain completely functional for users of those apps. | ||
=== Blocking third party browsers === | ===Blocking third party browsers=== | ||
Apple does not allow other browser engines other than their own Safari engine on their mobile operating systems. While the EU is an exception due to regulatory constraints, Apple has put conditions in place that make this so unattractive for both developers and users that at the time of writing, no browser vendor offers their engine to Apple's mobile devices. | Apple does not allow other browser engines other than their own Safari engine on their mobile operating systems. While the EU is an exception due to regulatory constraints, Apple has put conditions in place that make this so unattractive for both developers and users that at the time of writing, no browser vendor offers their engine to Apple's mobile devices. | ||
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==Products== | ==Products== | ||
* [[:Category:Apple iPhone 13 series|iPhone 13]] | *[[:Category:Apple iPhone 13 series|iPhone 13]] | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||