XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.mobile.android   
   From: andys@nospam.com   
      
   Ant wrote on Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:17:36 +0000 :   
      
   >> For the record, my iPhone continues to work whether I'm connected to the   
   >> internet or not.   
   >   
   > Ditto. I put mine offline when not needed.   
      
   The iPhone is a dumb terminal - devoid of functionality if you don't log   
   into the Apple mainframe servers 24/7/365 just for basic functionality.   
      
   The funny thing is Apple users are clueless that they are logging into   
   Apple's mainframe servers 24/7/365 for all those "walled garden" goodies.   
      
   Ant... could you do all of us a small favor before you respond please?   
      
   1. First, log out of iMessages, the App Store, FaceTime, iCloud, etc.   
   2. Then try to access all those "walled-garden" goodies you love.   
      
   Tell us all how well that works out for you please.   
   Thanks!   
      
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