So then… continue using exclusively Apple’s store then?
If you consider Apple to be the gold standard for security, you have just keep going as you are.
I don’t see how giving other people the freedom to choose infringes on your security.
Remember these are people who know what it’s like to go through apartheid and ethnic cleansing.
South Africa today is largely governed by the people who fought and won against apartheid, so it’s understandable that they feel a level of solidarity with the people of Palestine.
(in this context I’m choosing to gloss over the real and present issues with the ANC, because they are not relevant to Israel’s genocide)
Probably to continue getting ‘Gulf Region’-rich off the back of the oil it found in an area that is internationally recognised as their territory.
Even Venezuela recognised it as part of Guyana’s EEZ until very recently.
After Maduro mismanaged one of the most resource rich countries into basically a failed state, he’s now trying to cling to power the tried and true way: stoking a pointless war with its neighbour.
Best case he’s trying to rally support for a 2025 election, or use the threat of as an excuse to say the election. Worst case he’s gonna do a Putin and actually start a war. Not a bad time for it either, whilst the world is already distracted with Ukraine and and Gaza.
Here’s a decent video summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ7fTSirNDs
Man my heart breaks for Leclerc, he’s really giving it his absolute maximum.
Ferrari strategy again acting like their car is the RB19 and is unbeatable, absolutely no risk, no imagination, just make up a plan before the race and execute it irrespective of what’s happening around them.
This horse has been beaten into oblivion already, but I can’t believe that as dominant as they are, RBR continues to take risks. Maybe the car papers over some of the calls that might have gotten others in trouble, but they’re nimble and you can see them really working.
The strategy call from Leclerc was just outrageous to have a chance of working. The fact that he had to think of it himself and he got so little support from the team is painful. Really what did they have to lose, you have to take chances if you’re behind.
I mean… sounds like they’ve done all they can to avoid making it an issue. It’s happening well after the minute of silence (only starts at 12:45), nowhere near the Cenotaph (the main focus is the US embassy which is 2 miles from it, and the route doesn’t go via the Cenotaph either). And the main Remembrance events are happening on Sunday anyway.
Unfortunately nothing ever happens unless you inconvenience people. It’s the reason why Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil are so effective, whether you agree with their goals or not.
As much as it’s nice to be considerate, I doubt that it’s too high at the top of their minds given that a people are currently being eased off the map.
And all this without even taking into account Britain’s current and historical role in creating and perpetuating this conflict.
There’s loads of people who prefer iPhone and would sideload if allowed but it’s not a deal-breaker. I prefer iOS and Apple hardware but refuse to buy one without sideloading.
My S24 Ultra is arriving tomorrow, but I’ll likely be buying the iPhone 16 if it comes with sideloading.
So Apple is gaining a customer, I’ve been eyeing the MacBooks too ever since the M1 came out so might end up pulling the trigger on one of those as well.