The Vergecast Google's mysterious lack of app updates / Apple’s rumored VR headset / Microsoft’s Surface Duo price drops to $999
Feb 12, 2021
Dive into the tech world where Google faces scrutiny for a lack of iOS app updates while considering anti-tracking features. Speculations about Apple's $3,000 VR headset highlight its innovative components, including 8K displays. Meanwhile, Microsoft's Surface Duo drops to $999, raising eyebrows about its performance. The discussion also touches on ongoing regulatory challenges in the app market and the future of tech giants like Apple and Google navigating evolving privacy concerns.
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Google's Coordinated Response
- Google's lack of iOS app updates is a coordinated response to Apple's privacy policy changes.
- This is more than just a simple bug or miscommunication within Google.
Apple Watch Security
- If you use your Apple Watch to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask, enhance your Watch's security.
- Add more digits to your Watch unlock PIN for better protection.
Fragmented Internet
- State-level app store regulations, like the one in North Dakota, could lead to a fragmented internet experience.
- Describing iOS as a unified product will be difficult if its features vary by location.