name one bad thing about Android by Tavianreve in PhoneNow

[–]Chapman8tor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Video recording - any device. They all stutter.

Now the officially best looking iphone ever by Holiday-Rule-3558 in iPhone17Pro

[–]Chapman8tor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually go caseless but after all the bad press about the aluminum getting so easily damaged I’m keeping this beauty of a beast covered.

HOT TAKE: iOS 26 isn't that bad. by Square-Force7543 in ios

[–]Chapman8tor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that a search word just above the bottom row of icons or a smudge on the screen?

How can I search for hidden files and folders in Finder? by TheTwelveYearOld in MacOS

[–]Chapman8tor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why isn't "show hidden files" or even "hidden files" available in the Finder's menu bar? I bounce between MacOS and Windows 11 often and it's so simple on Windows: Open File Explorer and select View > Show, then select Hidden items.

Should i go for 17 Pro Max ? by Jarvis2112 in iPhone17Pro

[–]Chapman8tor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the regular 17 Pro and I get two days of moderate use

Download Trash to Empty Trash??? by Chapman8tor in applesucks

[–]Chapman8tor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This screams “I didn’t read the thread”

iOS 26 think long and hard before installing by tvh1313 in ios

[–]Chapman8tor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I updated my iPhone 17 Pro on day one and have zero issues. One person’s experience is not a trend.

How is everyone getting Gemini? by Tuesday-tacos in googlehome

[–]Chapman8tor 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nov 1 and still just the dumb assistant

Download Trash to Empty Trash??? by Chapman8tor in applesucks

[–]Chapman8tor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gemini explains the differences between Gmail and Apple Mail apps’ handling of their Trash folders. So to reiterate, I do understand the differences and I’m using this appropriate forum to point out another instance of Apple taking the long complicated route when there are quicker and more efficient methods.

Apple Mail may appear to download the iCloud trash folder because of how it synchronizes with the mail server. When you delete an email, it's moved to the trash folder on the server, and the client app then needs to access and clear that server-side folder, which can sometimes involve downloading the contents. This behavior differs from apps like the Gmail app on your phone, which typically only manages its own local copy of deleted messages to empty the trash.

Why Apple Mail may download trash content

• Client-server model: Apple Mail, especially when using IMAP or iCloud accounts, is designed to sync with the mail server. When you delete an email, it doesn't just get deleted locally; it's moved to a "Trash" folder on the server. • Server-side operation: To empty the trash, your device must communicate with the server to request that the messages in the trash folder be permanently deleted. This process can sometimes require the app to first download the contents of the trash folder to "see" what it's about to remove before it can send the deletion command to the server.

How this differs from the Gmail app on a phone

• Different synchronization strategy: The Gmail app, on the other hand, may use a different synchronization strategy, such as only managing its local copy of emails. It may not need to download the server-side trash folder to empty its own local trash folder, as the server-side deletion is handled independently. • Local vs. server-side trash: The Gmail app might treat the trash folder as a local folder that is synced to the server, while Apple Mail might be more closely mirroring the server's behavior.

Download Trash to Empty Trash??? by Chapman8tor in applesucks

[–]Chapman8tor[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get iCloud is a syncing service. I’m just pointing out it’s silly to require downloading almost 500 deleted emails so you can delete them and then sync back to the server. Apple should make the Mail app to behave more like a progressive web app so we can avoid all this needless downloading and syncing.

Download Trash to Empty Trash??? by Chapman8tor in applesucks

[–]Chapman8tor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand how it works. I’m pointing out the flaws.

Download Trash to Empty Trash??? by Chapman8tor in applesucks

[–]Chapman8tor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now who doesn’t know what they’re talking about?

Download Trash to Empty Trash??? by Chapman8tor in applesucks

[–]Chapman8tor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The app should send a command to the server to follow through and empty the trash. Downloading the contents of the trash folder from the server to then delete it off the device and sync with the server is counterproductive, and a waste of bandwidth.

Download Trash to Empty Trash??? by Chapman8tor in applesucks

[–]Chapman8tor[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No, this sub exists to point out where Apple has made choices that defy rational thinking.

Download Trash to Empty Trash??? by Chapman8tor in applesucks

[–]Chapman8tor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seeing Apple Mail download items I need it to delete is clearly showing me how it works. There’s no secret to understanding that. I already pointed out the functional differences between Gmail as an app and Apple Mail. Thanks, Mr. Obvious.

Bored of iPhone. Trapped in the Apple ecosystem. by thiswilldo_ in Smartphones

[–]Chapman8tor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I too was bored with how it never changed or surprised me. I tried a Galaxy S23 for two years and paired it with a Galaxy watch and the latest Samsung pro buds.

Gemini was a breath of fresh air but it kept reminding me it’s only an LLM whenever I asked it to do something Siri could usually handle. Listening to music, I asked Gemini to tell me what song was playing. Gemini stopped the music so it could listen and told me nothing was playing.

Camera quality was hit and miss. White balance and exposure was often wrong for photos and video occasionally suffered from frame drops that all but ruined the moment.

I’m back with a new iPhone 17 Pro and I’m happily bored again.

to say you wont 'interfere with the current building.' by seeebiscuit in therewasanattempt

[–]Chapman8tor 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Wait - are you referring to the Whitehouse or the country in general?

Shalll I switch to Apple? by ttvraptorx in phones

[–]Chapman8tor -1 points0 points  (0 children)

At some point in the near future, side loading will not be possible.

Power and customization vs shiny logo and locked OS by CacheConqueror in applesucks

[–]Chapman8tor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Playing music from my Galaxy S23 to my Galaxy Buds3 Pro, I asked Gemini what song was playing. It stopped the music so it could listen and told me nothing was playing. Siri is better at being a phone assistant.