Why isn't Apple allowing free discussion of the new iPhone?

After all, it's FREE consumer based feedback. Apple doesn't necessarily have to confirm or deny the product, but it can certainly learn from our feedback. Is there any other reason I'm not aware of?

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    apple with a warranty return the new iphone?

    If the iPhone you sent to Apple was locked to Meteor,
    the iPhone Apple returns to you will also be locked to Meteor.
    Is that what you are asking?

  • Why is it I can't just buy the new iPhone without needing an upgrade?

    This has been the most bizarre experience I have ever encountered, and it's enough to put me off Verizon and Apple altogether.
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    It sounds as if you only had one line with an upgrade available. So you can only upgrade one line. For you to upgrade as well, you will have to wait until your upgrade is available. You can check that at MyVerizon. That's just how it works. All carriers and phone brands are the same. I have to wait until February to upgrade. The only thing you can do to get the new iPhone, is add a new line. But then you're paying for a line you don't need.

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    We don't know why they can't. Visit http://www.apple.com/feedback to provide this suggestion to Apple directly. We aren't Apple on these forums.

  • Why won't Apple allow an app like Covenant Eyes to monitor internet activity on the Safari browser on iOS?

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    Wow.. I'm almost sorry that you spent so much time writing that post.
    Unfortunately, it would have much more impact if it were true.
    Just because you don't know how to do something... that doesn't mean it can't be done.
    I do what you say can't be done every day.
    You just need to put your iPod into manual update mode, and everything will be fine. You songs won't be greyed out, and you can play them with no trouble at all.
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  • TS1398 Got the dreaded no wifi on my wife's iPhone 4S. Wifi greyed out and no luck with the reset network instructions. Why isn't Apple addressing this issue? We are a family of Apple product users, 2 ipads, an ipad mini, 4 iPhones but one isn't working!

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    Just out of warranty. This is a software issue. everything was ok until the software update. Apple just need to sort it out.

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    ???
    I had a 1GB one (it's a bit old now) and it finally started breaking down (it will randomly shut off during the middle of a song and then turn back on)
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    (Hope this was the right place to ask this. I checked the other categories before coming here)

    They're still selling refurbished 2GB shuffles in pink, green and blue...
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  • Why does not Apple allows iPhone to be sync by two different computers ?

    I have a pc at home and one in office. But I can only sync it with my home pc. Why does not apple allow iPhones to be sync by atleats two pcs as having different pc for work and home is very general.

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  • Why won't Apple allow Verizon to let me upgrade from an Android phone to an iPhone 5 early at the reduced price?

    Why won't Apple allow Verizon to let me upgrade from an Android phone to an iPhone 5 early at the reduced price?

    Here's one of my responses from Verizon:
    Dear Kevin,
    Good Afternoon; I know how frustrating it is to want a new phone, and be told that you are not eligible to upgrade early. My name is Shane, and I will be assisting you today regarding your most recent email.
    I am sorry to say that it is not possible for us to do the upgrade. We most certainly don’t want to lose a valued customer, but we can’t break our contract with Apple. If we did this for you, we would have to do it for everyone. If we did this for everyone we would risk losing our contract with Apple, and not be able to sell iPhones at all. I understand it is a savings to cancel your contract with us, and move to another provider we certainly don’t want you to do that, but that is an option for you.
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    Shane
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  • Why won't apple allow current "AppleCare" holders upgrade to "AppleCare "? Doesn't this seem unfair for such a giant in the tech industry to not offer such an opportunity?

    Why won't apple allow current "AppleCare" holders upgrade to "AppleCare "? Doesn't this seem unfair for such a giant in the tech industry to not offer such an opportunity?

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    You can then purchase an AppleCare Protection Plan for Mac, iPod, and Apple TV, or AppleCare+ for iPad or iPhone.
    AppleCare Protection Protection Plans can be purchased any time within the 1-year warranty period.
    Apple+ must be purchased within 30 days of purchase.
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    AppleCare+ extends the warranty to 2 years for iPad and iPhone.
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  • Why isn't my screen turning sideways on the iPhone 4s.

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    When will Apple allow Alerts from 3rd party apps?
    Even my first Palm Pilot allowed developers to use Alert beeps.
    Why is Apple crippling the iPhone?
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