--- title: Best Apple posts — August 2024 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted Apple posts from August 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/apple/best-of/2024/08 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/apple/best-of/2024/08 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best Apple posts — August 2024 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted Apple posts from August 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of Apple — August 2024 1. 1 [](https://daily.dev/posts/european-iphones-are-more-fun-now-f5ktpyxsg "European iPhones are more fun now") Article The Verge·2y European iPhones are more fun now Apple has added several new features to iPhones in Europe, such as third-party app stores, custom browser engines, and more customizable default apps, due to stricter regulations. These features are not available elsewhere, causing frustration among users. Despite some concessions like retro game emulators, Apple continues to maintain different standards for different regions. 49 6 2. 2 [](https://daily.dev/posts/reverse-engineering-101-tutorial-with-the-amazing-stephen-sims--g9dvckidj "Reverse Engineering 101 tutorial with the amazing Stephen Sims!") Video David Bombal·2y Reverse Engineering 101 tutorial with the amazing Stephen Sims! 36 3. 3 [](https://daily.dev/posts/why-i-don-t-buy-apple-products-ta0phqor7 "Why I don’t buy Apple products") Article InfoWorld·2y Why I don’t buy Apple products Apple products are well-engineered and user-friendly, appealing especially to non-technical users. However, the author prefers Windows and Android due to their flexibility, lower cost, and customization options. Concerns include Apple's closed ecosystem, privacy practices, developer restrictions, and the high App Store take rate. Despite recognizing Apple's success and innovation, the author finds these issues too significant to overlook. 29 11 4. 4 [](https://daily.dev/posts/screw-it-iphone-air-jh4mxmzo5 "Screw It, iPhone Air") Video TechLinked·2y Screw It, iPhone Air 20 2 5. 5 [](https://daily.dev/posts/how-they-use-bluetooth-to-target-your-car-ikkuvpssk "How they use Bluetooth to target your car") Video David Bombal·2y How they use Bluetooth to target your car 13 6. 6 [](https://daily.dev/posts/apple-figured-out-computers--hjevvlwy5 "Apple Figured Out Computers!") Video TechLinked·2y Apple Figured Out Computers! Apple is reportedly increasing the RAM specs for new MacBooks to 16 GB or 32 GB for their upcoming M4 powered models. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested by French authorities for the platform's moderation issues despite Telegram's lack of default encryption for private chats. Microsoft has made and reversed changes regarding Windows 11 updates and the control panel. Additionally, AI-powered software is being used by Oklahoma City police for generating body cam reports. Intel architects launched a new chip startup and Amazon faces regulatory decisions labeling them as a joint employer of their delivery drivers. 12 7. 7 [](https://daily.dev/posts/apple-is-apologizing-for-one-of-its-ads-again-vdqggz9h5 "Apple is apologizing for one of its ads again") Article The Verge·2y Apple is apologizing for one of its ads again Apple has removed and apologized for an ad perceived as outdated and stereotypical in its portrayal of Thailand. The ad, part of the ‘The Underdogs’ series, was criticized by Thai citizens and lawmakers, leading Apple to cease its broadcast and remove it from YouTube. 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