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Originally posted by Caesar
Why are you surprised?
Every phone has a new version every year, get with the program
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OT: Apple really needs to improve their phones, they are seriously being left behind. The only thing that's making me stay is the design of the phone, the look of the systems, iTunes, iPhone to Mac (call/facetime/icloud) |
They really aren't though.
Most hardware companies are playing catch-up to Apple.
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"The 64-bit Apple chip hit us in the gut," says the Qualcomm employee. "Not just us, but everyone, really. We were slack-jawed, and stunned, and unprepared. It’s not that big a performance difference right now, since most current software won’t benefit. But in Spinal Tap terms it’s like, 32 more, and now everyone wants it."
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"The roadmap for 64-bit was nowhere close to Apple’s, since no one thought it was that essential," the Qualcomm insider says. "The evolution was going to be steady. Sure, it’s neat, it’s the future, but it’s not really essential for conditions now."
But once Apple introduced a 64-bit processor, all the other phone-makers wanted one too. "Apple kicked everybody in the balls with this. It’s being downplayed, but it set off panic in the industry."]
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Although Apple jumped ahead with 64 bit since we don't need it yet, the A7 chip's speed (the latest Snapdragon isn't even as fast as the A7) and the fact it was 64 bit means everyone's trying to catch up now.
This is from the people that make the chips for the other phones.
Plus, Samsung quickly adapted the Touch ID ripoff to their phone (which actually got them negative reviews).
The only thing Apple is behind on is screen. iOS 8 will be fine.
Most companies are playing catch up to the things that matter. iOS will always be simple, so don't expect Android open-source features.
