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You'd think apps with crypto-miners could only be found in various on the. But that's apparently not the case: a popular alternative for the Mac calendar called Calendar 2 recently gave people a way to unlock its Premium features by bundling in a Monero miner with a recent update. And, yes, it was straight from iTunes - it's just not clear whether it slipped past Apple's watchful eye or if the tech titan really approved it. While you're supposed to agree to switch the miner on in a dialog box (pictured below), at least one person is saying that it launched without his permission. Calendar 2 for Mac (from the App Store) launched a cryptocurrency miner without my permission. Then it ate 200% CPU until I found it and killed it. I didn't expect a miner infection from an App Store vendor.

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It runs the xmr-stak Monero miner.— Fred Laxton (@fredonline) Image credit: Ars Technica Gregory Magarshak, founder of Calendar 2's developer Qbix, told Ars Technica that the miner's rollout was affected by a couple of bugs. One caused it to run indefinitely, even if you didn't agree to switch it on or even if you changed your settings. The other caused it to consume more resources than the 10 to 20 percent of computer power Qbix thought it would use. That increase on consumption means the miner could push host computers beyond their limits and use a lot more electricity than usual. Qbix has decided to completely remove the miner from future versions of the app, telling Ars: 'We have decided to REMOVE the miner in the app.

The next version will remove the option to get free features via mining. This is for three reasons: 1) The company which provided us the miner library did not disclose its source code, and it would take too long for them to fix the root cause of the CPU issue. 2) The rollout had a perfect storm of bugs which made it seem like our company.wanted. to mine crypto-currency without people's permission, and that goes against our whole ethos and vision for Qbix. 3) My own personal feeling that Proof of Work has a dangerous set of incentives which can lead to electricity waste on a global scale we've never seen before. We don't want to get sucked into this set of incentives, and hopefully our decision to ultimately remove the miner will set some sort of precedent for other apps as well. Ultimately, even though we technically could have remedied the situation and continued on benefiting from the pretty large income such a miner generates, we took the above as a sign that we should get out of the 'mining business' before we get sucked into the Proof of Work morass of incentives.'

Apple didn't respond to Ars' and our emails asking whether an app with a crypto miner is in violation of its guidelines. The version of Calendar 2 with a miner remained live in the App Store 24 hours after Ars reported it to the company. It's been removed from iTunes shortly after the publication's story went up either by Apple or the developer itself.

Since Cupertino didn't say whether Qbix violated its guidelines, though, there's still a lot in the air. It's unclear whether the tech giant would relist future versions of the app without a miner and whether iTunes truly welcomes applications that come with crypto miners with open arms.

“The iPhone 8 exists simultaneously in two time periods — an emerging future pervaded by innovative new apps incorporating augmented reality and machine learning and a past when LCD displays offered the best quality and the user’s relationship to the screen was less emphasized,” Samuel Axon writes for Ars Technica. “The A11 Bionic chip is a marvelous feat of engineering, offering industry-leading performance and powering the most accessible AR platform yet. But it’s tied to a display technology that the industry is finally ready to move on from and a design that didn’t even seem fresh when it was introduced three years ago.”. Apple’s iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, powered by Apple’s amazing A11 Bionic chip“When weighed against other phones in its class, the iPhone 8 poses the question: ‘Which do consumers care more about—performance or the design and screen?’ I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that today, most consumers care a lot more about the design and the screen. Initially, that makes the iPhone 8 hard to recommend to many,” Axon writes. “That’s the current problem with the iPhone 8. By several metrics, it’s a great handset—I’m just not sure for whom.” “For consumers who might not be willing to spring for the iPhone X’s new display tech and facial mapping features, the phone provides an AR platform likely ready for the next three years of new apps.

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I just don’t know if the sort of people who care about future proofing for AR wouldn’t also be willing to pay extra for the newer display and security tech we’ll see in November,” Axon writes. “High-end Apple consumers are going to want the iPhone X, and millions of them will be willing to pay for it. Consumers who just want a decent iPhone are presented with a dizzying array of options.

They can get an iPhone 7 or even a 6S or SE for significantly cheaper than the iPhone 8. Where does that leave the iPhone 8? Who is it for?” Tons more, as usual, in the full review – recommended –. MacDailyNews Take: People who don’t like notches occluding the top or sides of their displays? But, seriously, as we wrote on Tuesday: Let’s allow the entire iPhone family to be on the market, around the world, for some time before we judge the iPhone mix and pronounce the world’s second- and third-best smartphones “dead.” Some people will (think they) want the Home button and Touch ID. Many millions worldwide will be swayed by iPhone 8/Plus’ lower prices and promotions relative to iPhone X.

Apple is usually close to dead on with pricing. Promotions are another variable. This one is tricky, but we wouldn’t bet against Apple on this.

— Poor iPhone 8 Plus. You’ll be the best smartphone on the planet for all of 42 days. — — This is pretty much the universal reaction to what would have been the world’s best smartphone had the iPhone X not existed. Again, Apple may have a problem on their hands if they’ve made too many iPhone 8/Plus units and are not prepared to market and promo them like crazy.

Since the U.S. Carriers are already offering iPhone 8/Plus promotions, Apple seems to have planned for the expected reaction to iPhone 8/Plus with iPhone X looming over them. — — You know, we’re not convinced that Apple will be overrun with iPhone 8/Plus preorders. Yes, use the App Store app to preorder, in case, but it might be an easier night than you think.

In fact, Apple just might have a problem on their hands, judging by the early results of our online poll. It’s early, but we expect Apple to market the living you-know-what out of the iPhone 8/Plus because, next to the iPhone X, it’s looking like a tough sell.

— The top three results of our online poll asking which model would be your next iPhone:. 68.29%: iPhone X. 11.33%: iPhone 8 Plus. 08.74%: iPhone 8 SEE ALSO: – September 26, 2017 – September 19, 2017 – September 19, 2017 – September 19, 2017 – September 19, 2017 – September 19, 2017 – September 18, 2017 – September 18, 2017 – September 18, 2017 – September 15, 2017 – September 14, 2017. Has taken a deliberate position on iPhone 8/8 Plus and X.

BOTH models absolutely cream any competition, as shown by early reviews (they don’t even come close has been the tag line). Stage one: release the Continuity model September 2017 to a vast customer base that simply upgrade to the latest iPhone that they trust, know and love (including Touch ID, better camera, faster overall experience and of course access to Augmented Reality apps running on this stunning device). Stage two: watch pent up demand and hype build between the September 2017 keynote announcing iPhone X and the launch in early November 2017. Stage three: boom! IPhone X launches to herald in the “leap frog” ( remember 2007 and Steve’s original chart showing how the iPhone was going to Leapfrog the competition; well, here they go again, hang on to your hats, as they leap even further ahead!).! Note: in the intervening period expect a lot of naysayer doom predictions and also Financial analysts working with hedge funds to try and game APPL; smart long term investors will simply sit back and enjoy the dividends. You remind me of the dumb blond bimbo’s reaction to the iPhone 4S, who said that it was a disaster, since nobody will ever be able to know that hers isn’t 4 but 4S and her social status will now take a severe hit.

I thought idiots who only see the appearance have pretty much disappeared over the past four years, but apparently, some are still alive. If you ignore all other other features (better display, better photos, faster charging, wireless charging thanks to glass back, etc), you can’t ignore how much faster (70% in many tasks) iPhone 8 is vs. IPhone 7 (and let us forget the iPhone 6s or 6 dinosaurs).

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I think there are three Apple iPhones here that’ll kick ass within their own segments (the SE on the bottom end), the iPhone 8 (smaller screen a little cheaper but still very much a luxury phone with great internals) and the iPhone X (the cream of the crop, large screen).the iPhone I most see on the outside looking in is the iPhone 8 Plus. For its cost, might as well get the X. And if a larger screen matters to you, again go with the X. Other than aesthetic preferences, I see zero reason why someone would spring for an 8 Plus over the X. Leave it to a tech guy to assume the world view of the average consumer matches his alone. It works great for me and I have no burning desire to change it. However, if I do, the 8 or 8+ is a great update.

I have no qualms with the Retina LED display; think it is more than adequate. The A11 processor and new cameras would be huge step up.

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And with my new Watch Series 3 I am pulling my phone out of my pocket much less anyway. Besides, the X is going to be a lot better a year from now when production is ironed out. So, to answer Ars Technica’s question, I guess the 8/8+ are for me and the millions like me. Shockingly poorly conceived review from the usually stellar ARS. First: enough with the pretentious judgement disguised as a question. You answered the question yourself in the article as you would have seen from a simple report of the facts.

Who is the iPhone 8 for? Come on, “Supply Chain Genius” Cook has been extending product cycles years beyond freshness dates. It’s cheaper. If you have a problem with it, then do a review of the Mac Mini. 2) anyone who prioritizes speed over whizbang features will save money getting the 8 instead of the X. 3) anyone on a budget with an iPhone 6 or earlier would see a dramatic improvement in all measures except of course the convenience of a headphone jack and battery life Just report the facts!