“‘Video game console’ means a computing device, including its components and peripherals, that is primarily used by consumers for playing video games, such as a console machine, a handheld console device, or another device or system. ‘Video game console’ does not include a general or an all-purpose computer, which includes, but is not limited to, a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or cell phone.”
Does that mean that it doesn’t matter what Apple calls it….at the end of the day it’s a cell phone/tablet?
They will try. Stall wherever they can, and until the courts have settled the matter the iPhone 16 will be there with one new feature to roll up the whole process again.
I wonder if that would actually hold up in court. Apple can call it a game console, but a game console should be used primarily for games. I’m sure most iPhone users do play some games on their phone, but I doubt a high percentage use their iPhone primarily for games. Even on their marketing page for the iPhone 15 pro, they allocate more space to photography and connectivity than they do to gaming, though gaming comes before either.
Absurd thing for Apple to try to argue in court, I hope they get laughed out.
On the other hand, the new Pros apparently output 4k via USBC now and they support multiple wireless controllers. So with the new game titles coming to iOS, I wonder how well one of them would chug out a AAA game at 4k to a TV. IIRC the hardware is already better than the Switch.
In either case, it’s a phone and that’s how it should be legally classified. Also that exemption for consoles is ridiculous. Obvious lobbying at play there.
Skeptical. Apple reversed course and now supports the CA right to repair bill. Cynical me assumes it because making phones repairable is probably more prohibitive for their competitors than it is Apple.
Right, because swapping cameras, displays, or batteries on a Pixel or Samsung permanently remove functionality with no calibration software made available.
Ugh that sucks. Adding gaming functionality to a device shouldn’t make it less repairable. Minecraft can on a smart fridge or smart tv.
Actually, why does this loophole even exist? Because game consoles use a razor blade business model, console makers are already incentivized to make their consoles last as long as possible. Most people don’t replace their console for a decade.
A game console was my entry into fixing my own stuff. I have friends with similar stories. Nothing like your game not working to motivate you to learn how to fix things.
Note that there is a very specific reason Apple is referring to the new iPhone model as a “game console”.
Does that mean that it doesn’t matter what Apple calls it….at the end of the day it’s a cell phone/tablet?
They will try. Stall wherever they can, and until the courts have settled the matter the iPhone 16 will be there with one new feature to roll up the whole process again.
I wonder if that would actually hold up in court. Apple can call it a game console, but a game console should be used primarily for games. I’m sure most iPhone users do play some games on their phone, but I doubt a high percentage use their iPhone primarily for games. Even on their marketing page for the iPhone 15 pro, they allocate more space to photography and connectivity than they do to gaming, though gaming comes before either.
Absurd thing for Apple to try to argue in court, I hope they get laughed out.
On the other hand, the new Pros apparently output 4k via USBC now and they support multiple wireless controllers. So with the new game titles coming to iOS, I wonder how well one of them would chug out a AAA game at 4k to a TV. IIRC the hardware is already better than the Switch.
In either case, it’s a phone and that’s how it should be legally classified. Also that exemption for consoles is ridiculous. Obvious lobbying at play there.
I use my PlayStation primarily to use streaming services. Do I get the right to repair it?
Skeptical. Apple reversed course and now supports the CA right to repair bill. Cynical me assumes it because making phones repairable is probably more prohibitive for their competitors than it is Apple.
iPhones are already the most repairable of the flagships. And really only the fairphone is more repairable.
Right, because swapping cameras, displays, or batteries on a Pixel or Samsung permanently remove functionality with no calibration software made available.
I’m sorry, but what are you smoking?
Take it up with iFixit lol. I’m going off of their repairability scores
Ugh that sucks. Adding gaming functionality to a device shouldn’t make it less repairable. Minecraft can on a smart fridge or smart tv.
Actually, why does this loophole even exist? Because game consoles use a razor blade business model, console makers are already incentivized to make their consoles last as long as possible. Most people don’t replace their console for a decade.
A game console was my entry into fixing my own stuff. I have friends with similar stories. Nothing like your game not working to motivate you to learn how to fix things.