Thread: iPhone 5S (iOS 7.1.1): The Journey Continues
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2014-05-28 , 16:21
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Originally Posted by xxxxts View Post
I want to add in that I find the defense of IR without the ability to receive data, only to send over something like Bluetooth 4.0, where I do have an app, by Google to interface with my Google TV as a remote control. I can wirelessly mirror my iPads or iPhones image onto a huge display with AppleTV, I can even video chat, wirelessly with AppleTV. While on the N900 I was using Smartcam/VNC - to do such things, or attempt to do such things as the hardware was lacking.
I've noticed a running theme throughout your posts in this thread. The theme is one of dependency: You can access $SERVICE_CONTROLLED_BY_CORPORATION or control $PRODUCT_MANUFACTURED_BY_CORPORATION using $APP_GENEROUSLY_PROVIDED_BY_CORPORATION. I don't want that. I want to be able to choose my own platform, rather than be restricted to those supported by $CORPORATION. That's why I would not purchase products such as Google TV or Apple TV.
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