But that’s still software on the phone/laptop. The devices have online backups through iCloud but no functionality actually runs on a remote server. They sell hardware, Apple would have to change their entire business model to start selling what is basically a thin client which doesn’t seem likely.
I understand what you’re saying about being locked into iOS on an iPhone but that’s a different topic and not the same as running the device connected to the cloud
But that’s still software on the phone/laptop. The devices have online backups through iCloud but no functionality actually runs on a remote server. They sell hardware, Apple would have to change their entire business model to start selling what is basically a thin client which doesn’t seem likely.
I understand what you’re saying about being locked into iOS on an iPhone but that’s a different topic and not the same as running the device connected to the cloud
Yes it is different but it is a start. Them moving more to could services is in their plans but is doesn’t always work for everyone, or every company.