iPhone 7

The Apple® iPhone 7 has essentially been a big, albeit expensive, disappointment. The only “saving grace” over its former Android® counterpart is that it may receive OS updates for longer than two years. As with any “smartphone,” there are no useful “apps” except for the standard system ones. Third-party “apps” are mostly useless and vain, many of which require additional purchases to become fully functional or devoid of tacky advertising.

iPhone 7

The “smartphone” is essentially an opioid and a medium for mindless consumption. Every component of the device requires some kind of subscription to wireless services. Of course, the device is fairly powerful now that a standalone computer is not necessary. Most productivity or utility software is available for mobile devices. For that, the “smartphone” is indispensable.

The update to iOS 11.3 today finally brought the battery health function to the device. The iPhone 7 tested perfect, most likely because it now only goes through a complete charging cycle every 3-5 days.

Sadly, there are quality issues with iOS. For example, deleting system “apps” is now possible. However, the settings panes for some of those “apps” remain visible and functional. The problem seems to get worse with each new iteration.

Update: Bug report submitted.