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When Apple want to, they can design amazing things. So I look forward to see if they come up with a clever Apple-like way to do this. Or maybe they just make it easier to remove the back.

Hopefully this becomes standard. Looks like Apple were looking into it too

https://www.phonearena.com/news/patent-improves-typing-on-iphone-in-rain_id141115

All Apple devices run variants of the same software, so of course they have a consistent UI.

It’s a desktop OS, the same as Windows and Linux.

I’m not sure what you expected, can you elaborate?

I’ve started to upgrade when iOS updates stop. As the cost of devices goes up, I just keep them longer so the cost per year is about the same.

10 years of support. Not bad.

Just install Linux on it (if this is what she wants, regardless of if you think it’s better) or find a M1 MacBook Air for 7-800 if she wants a Mac.

I have a 2012 laptop, and upgraded to the M1 Air. Using the old machine is painful now, I didn’t realise how slow it was.

10-11yrs from a laptop is pretty great. I wouldn’t call it planned obsolescence.

I have the original SE, it’s still amazing. I do kinda wish I had the AOD though.

Oh I own that, but haven’t used it in years. I’ll give it another go

I’ve been using Wipr, but the cookie notice blocking is breaking quite a few sites now

As others have pointed out:

1. It’s still pretty early. Many devs might not be very far along.
2. There aren’t many locations. You have to travel to California, London, etc

Oh I agree. I guess my points was not to rely on parental controls, and also generally know when it’s time to say it’s been enough screen time for the day.

Yes. Which is why I posted what I posted.

Do some parenting? Not just leave them alone with gadgets if you don’t want them on them all day.

Yep. Hit space bar and use quick look.

Only option is a third party keyboard.

I don’t think it’s really that “iOS”-Ified

Yes there are some similarities, but I think that’s fine. Makes sense that all their products are alike.

LG made a rollable one and it looks great, thinner than a folding one and maybe no creases.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nMA_C8_CRr8

I am tempted by APP2, but I keep seeing stores about reliability. And that puts me off 🙁

Yes, usually after a couple of years. The battery health sometimes says the battery is ok, but I see a clear improvement from a new one.

I imagine this is exactly why appointments are needed. Otherwise thousands of people will go there to try them with no intention of buying.

After a while i’m sure you will be able to just walk in and try them, but maybe not for the first few months/year

I quit the app. Disable camera access. Etc.