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はてなキーワード: rateとは
経済学を学んできた人間として私が長年思い知らされてきたことのひとつは、技術革命についての予測はほぼ必ず二つの方向に間違えるということだ。短期的な影響を過大評価し、長期的な影響を過小評価する。Amara’s Lawと呼ばれるこの法則は、もう耳にタコができるほど引用されているが、引用している人々の大半がその含意を正しく理解していない。
なぜか。この法則が本当に言っているのは、私たちは技術の生産性への経路（path）を予測するのが絶望的に下手だということであり、それは「長期的にはすごいことになる」という楽観論の根拠にはならないからだ。むしろ謙虚さの根拠である。
1987年、ロバート・ソローが言った有名な一言がある。「コンピュータの時代はどこにでも見えるが、生産性統計の中には見えない」。いわゆるソロー・パラドックスだ。
結局のところ、ソローは間違っていた——ただし、正しくなるまでに約10年かかった。1990年代後半になってようやく、IT投資は全要素生産性（TFP）の統計に姿を現した。そしてその生産性ブームは2004年頃にはもう息切れしていた。つまり、真に生産性が加速した期間はせいぜい7〜8年だった。
ここで問いたい。AIについて、私たちはソロー・パラドックスのどの段階にいるのか？
私の暫定的な答え：まだ最初期、つまり投資は膨大だが生産性統計にはほとんど現れていない段階だ。2024年から2025年にかけて、米国の大手テック企業はAI関連の設備投資に年間2000億ドル以上を注ぎ込んでいる。これはドットコム・バブル期のIT投資をインフレ調整後でも凌駕する規模だ。しかしBLS（労働統計局）の生産性データは頑固に平凡なままである。
これ自体は悲観する理由ではない。1990年代の教訓は、GPT（General Purpose Technology、汎用技術——チャットボットの名前ではない）の生産性効果は補完的な投資と組織変革が追いついて初めて顕在化する、というものだった。電力についてのPaul Davidの古典的研究が示したように、工場が電力を最大限活用するには、建物の設計から生産プロセスまで全面的に作り直す必要があった。それには一世代かかった。
問題は、AIについてこの「一世代」がどのくらい圧縮されるか——あるいはされないか——である。
■ 今回は本当に違うのか
AI推進派（ブースター）たちの主張を整理しよう。彼らの議論は概ね三つの柱からなる。
第一に、AIは「知的労働」を自動化するので、過去の技術革命（肉体労働の機械化）とは質的に異なる。第二に、AIはAI自身の改良に使えるので指数関数的な自己改善が起きる。第三に、したがって従来の経済モデルは適用できない。
率直に言おう。第一の主張には相当の真実がある。第二の主張は経験的にまだ確認されていない。第三の主張はほぼ確実にナンセンスだ。
第一の主張から。確かにLLM（大規模言語モデル）がホワイトカラー業務の一部を代替・補完できることは明らかだ。コードを書く、文書を要約する、定型的な分析をする——これらのタスクでAIが人間と同等かそれ以上のパフォーマンスを示す場面は増えている。そしてこれらはGDP統計の中でかなりの比重を占めるセクターの業務だ。
しかし——そしてこれは大きな「しかし」だが——タスクの自動化と職業の自動化は全く別物である。これはDaron AcemogluとPascal Restrepoの研究が繰り返し示してきたポイントだ。ある職業の30%のタスクが自動化可能だとしても、その職業が消滅するわけではない。むしろ、残りの70%のタスク——AIには（まだ）できない判断、交渉、文脈理解——の相対的価値が上がる。
経済学ではこれを「Oの環理論（O-ring theory）」で考える。宇宙船チャレンジャー号を思い出してほしい。あの事故では、一個のOリングの不具合が全体を破壊した。多くの知的労働もこれに似ている。プロセスの大部分をAIが完璧にこなしても、人間の判断が必要な一箇所が全体の質を規定する。この構造がある限り、「AIが全てを代替する」というシナリオは実現しにくい。
投資の話に戻ろう。
私はバブルかどうかという問いの立て方自体が間違っていると思う。正確な問いはこうだ：現在のAI投資の期待収益率は、資本コストを上回っているか？
NVIDIAの株価は、AI関連の半導体需要が今後5年間にわたって年率30%以上で成長し続けることを織り込んでいる。Microsoftのクラウド事業の評価額は、企業のAI導入率が楽観的なシナリオの上限で推移することを前提としている。これらの仮定が同時に成立するためには、AIの経済的価値が、それこそ過去のどの汎用技術よりも急速に実現されなければならない。
これは不可能ではないが、歴史的な基準率（base rate）を考えれば、かなり強気な賭けだ。
もうひとつ、あまり議論されないが重要なポイントがある。AI投資の地理的・企業的集中度だ。米国のAI設備投資の大部分は事実上5〜6社に集中している。これは1990年代後半のテレコムバブルと構造的に似ている——大量の資本が少数のプレイヤーの「勝者総取り」の賭けに集中し、セクター全体の合理性が個別企業の楽観バイアスの総和によって歪められる。
マクロ経済的により心配なのは、バブルが弾けた場合の波及効果だ。テック企業の設備投資がGDPの相当部分を占めるようになった今日、AIへの期待の急激な修正は、2000年のドットコム・クラッシュよりも大きなマクロ的ショックをもたらす可能性がある。
■ 分配の問題
仮にAI楽観論者が正しいとしよう。AIが本当にGDP成長率を年1〜2ポイント押し上げるとしよう。それでも、私にとって最も重要な問いは変わらない。誰がその果実を得るのか？
過去40年間の技術進歩の歴史は、生産性の上昇が自動的に広く共有されるわけではないことを痛いほど示してきた。実際、skill-biased technological change（技能偏向的技術変化）の文献が明らかにしたのは、ITの普及が賃金格差の拡大と中間層の空洞化に寄与したということだ。
AIの場合、分配効果はさらに極端になる可能性がある。なぜなら、AIが代替するのは（少なくとも当面は）比較的高給のホワイトカラー業務の一部だからだ。パラドキシカルに聞こえるかもしれないが、配管工やクリーニング業者の仕事は、弁護士のパラリーガルやジュニアのプログラマーの仕事よりもAIによる代替に対して安全だ。これは分配の観点から複雑な含意を持つ——単純な「高スキル対低スキル」の図式では捉えきれない再編が起きる。
■ 私が本当に心配していること
以上を踏まえて、AI経済についての私の暫定的な見方をまとめよう。
AIは本物の汎用技術であり、長期的に有意な生産性効果をもたらす可能性が高い。しかし「長期的」が何年を意味するかについて、私たちは驚くほど無知である。現在の投資水準は、その効果が歴史的に例外的な速さで実現されることを前提としている。そしてたとえ楽観的なシナリオが実現しても、分配の問題が自動的に解決されることはない。
私が最も心配しているのは、AIについての公共的議論の質だ。テクノ・ユートピア主義者たちは「AGIが3年以内に来る」と叫び、テクノ・ペシミストたちは「大量失業が来る」と叫ぶ。そしてどちらの陣営も、自分たちの主張がきわめて不確実な予測に基づいていることをほとんど認めない。
経済学を学んだ人間として私が言えるのは、不確実性にはそれ相応の政策的対応がある、ということだ。セーフティネットの強化、教育と訓練への投資、競争政策による市場集中の抑制——これらは、AIがユートピアをもたらす場合でもディストピアをもたらす場合でも、あるいはその中間の（最もありそうな）場合でも、正しい政策だ。
確実性の幻想に基づく政策よりも、不確実性を認めた上でのロバストな政策のほうが、はるかにましだ。これは退屈な結論かもしれない。だが退屈な正しさは、刺激的な間違いに勝る。いつだってそうだ。
The yen's "real strength" has fallen to a new low of one- third of its peak , as its purchasing power continues to decline
The index showing the yen's overall strength hit a new low since the transition to a floating exchange rate system , falling to one- third of its peak level.
The yen's "real strength" has fallen to a new low of one- third of its peak , as its purchasing power continues to decline
The index showing the yen's overall strength hit a new low since the transition to a floating exchange rate system , falling to one- third of its peak level.
The yen's "real strength" has fallen to a new low of one- third of its peak , as its purchasing power continues to decline
The index showing the yen's overall strength hit a new low since the transition to a floating exchange rate system , falling to one- third of its peak level.
The yen's "real strength" has fallen to a new low of one- third of its peak , as its purchasing power continues to decline
The index showing the yen's overall strength hit a new low since the transition to a floating exchange rate system , falling to one- third of its peak level.
The yen's "real strength" has fallen to a new low of one- third of its peak , as its purchasing power continues to decline
The index showing the yen's overall strength hit a new low since the transition to a floating exchange rate system , falling to one- third of its peak level.
The yen's "real strength" has fallen to a new low of one- third of its peak , as its purchasing power continues to decline
The index showing the yen's overall strength hit a new low since the transition to a floating exchange rate system , falling to one- third of its peak level.
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUB1924J0Z10C26A2000000/
「7.5 という年齢調整罹患率」が何を意味するのかを整理します。
## 1-1. 年齢調整には「どの標準人口を使うか」が複数ある
年齢調整罹患率は、
- Australia 2001 standard population
- World (WHO 2000–2025) standard population など
によって数値が変わります。
「Australia 2001 population で調整したときの 7.5/10万人」と、
は、''同じ「年齢調整罹患率」でも、別の標準人口を使ったもの''です。
つまり：
''Australia 2001 標準人口での年齢調整罹患率''
''WHO World (2000–2025) 標準人口での年齢調整罹患率''
であり、''どちらも年齢調整罹患率だが「別物」''です。
## 1-2. 「希少がん基準」「撲滅基準」が何を前提にしているか
あなたが引用しているシミュレーション論文（https://kanagawacc.jp/vaccine-wr/264/）や
「希少がん 6/10万人未満」「撲滅 4/10万人未満」という国際的な目標値は、
''WHO World 標準人口ベースの年齢調整罹患率''を前提に議論されています。
WHO のオーストラリア子宮頸がんプロファイルでは、2020年の年齢調整罹患率は
CERVICAL CANCER PROFILE – AUSTRALIA（WHO, 2021 公開）
とされており、これは
をすでに下回っています。
なので、
2020年には10万人当たり7.5例いて基準（10万人当たり6例未満）達成してないし
を
にいきなり当てはめてしまっている、という「指標の混線」です。
''別の物差し同士を比べて「基準を達成していない」と言っている状態''です。
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というものでした。
ですから、
は、''少なくとも2020年の時点では整合している''と言えます。
ここで、あなたの
7.5 だから達成してない → AI は間違い
という指摘は、
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に切り替えてみると、
そうすると、
という「二つの age-standardised rate が併存している」ことが、実際の画面上でも理解しやすくなると思います。
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''World 標準で定義された「希少がん基準 6未満」と直接比較して
「達成していない」「完全に失敗」と結論していること''
''World 標準の年齢調整罹患率を前提にしている''点を無視していること。
この二点を踏まえると、
''やはり指標の取り違えに基づく誤解''
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もしよければ、
「7.5」を見ているか
を書いてくれたら、その画面の読み方レベルで、もっと一緒に分解できます。数字そのものより、「何と何を比べているのか」がわかると、話のモヤモヤはかなりスッキリすると思います。
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急速に近付いてきた12月利上げ
円安が止まらなくなった結果、日銀の早期利上げが再び近付いてくることになる。かねてから本ブログは日本には中立金利がなく、代わりに中立為替レートが存在すると主張してきた。その中立為替レートも分かりやすいわけではないが、なんとなくの雰囲気として、ドル円が150円を超えると日銀に利上げ圧力がかかりやすくなる、という経験則は今サイクルで一貫して有用であった。元々金利市場が想定していた「ビハインド・ザ・カーブでない前提下の金融政策の正常化」は概ね１年２回利上げ程度のペースだったと思われるが、2025年に入ってから１月に利上げがあり、その後は「解放の日」と関税経済でそれどころではなくなる。関税経済がどうもそこまで景気に悪影響がないと判明する頃には、今度は高市政権が爆誕してしまう。関税経済を理由に１回分の利上げがスキップされるのはやむを得ないが、12月会合と１月会合まで据置きで通過してしまうと２回分のスキップになり、そもそもやる気がないと感じざるを得ない。
高市首相は昨年夏の利上げに際して「今利上げするのはアホやと思う」と発言したことで利上げを許さない印象が強いが、今のところ高市政権として金融政策への干渉が強かったわけではない。新政権爆誕直後の10月会合で利上げが行われなかったのは自然である。政権とのすり合わせを行わないまま金融政策を変更し、後になって政権との意見の不一致が目立った場合、金融政策への信認が損なわれるからだ。そういうことがあるから年８回もの決定会合予定が設けられているのである。
12月に入ってすぐ、植田総裁の講演で12月利上げ予告に入った。特に講演資料の実質金利のチャートが、それまで国債金利から日銀スタッフが算出した期待インフレを引いて算出していたのが、政策金利からCPIを引いたものに変更されたのが決定的であった。まさか日銀の中の参謀が本ブログを目にしたわけではないだろうが、本ブログがインチキと批判してきた日銀スタッフ算出期待インフレと基調的物価が消え、より直感的に実質政策金利の異様な低さを理解できるようになったのである。新しい実質金利は「利上げしても金融政策はまだまだ緩和的である」と政権を説得しやすくなったし、その明快さは基調的物価を言い訳とした逡巡を許さない。しばらくして「政権も利上げ判断を容認する構え」との観測記事が出たことで12月利上げはダンディールとなった。高市政権の円安に対する心境の変化まで記事にされている。植田総裁もこれまで異様なまでに自信を持てなかった「持続的な2%物価目標達成に近付いている」と踏み込んだ。
なぜ12月利上げが急速に現実化し、また政権によって容認されたのか。やはり鍵は円安と中立為替論だろう。もっとも0.25%程度の利上げによって円安を反転させるのは困難と、すぐに市場参加者に足元を見られた。１回の利上げだけでなく、２～３年スパンでもっと利上げを継続できる、つまりターミナルレートの高さを示す必要があると言われ始めた。今の国債金利カーブが織り込んでいるペース通りの利上げでは為替市場が反応するはずがないため、一旦当局が利上げによって円安を阻止すると決めた以上は相当の利上げが必要となる。それを先回りする形で国債金利が大幅に上昇すると、植田総裁がまた動揺したようで「国債金利が急激に上昇した場合は機動的に国債買い入れ増額で買い支える」と発言すると、それを見て更に円安が進んだ。荒れた時の機動的な国債買入れ増額自体はYCCを撤廃した時からの既定路線であるが、金融政策への興味が薄い為替市場の参加者によって円売り材料にされやすかった。日銀は国債金利と為替の片方の安定しか選べない二律背反に陥ってしまったのである。
ユーザーの行動履歴を変換したベクトル(ユーザーベクトル)は、最終的にユーザーの属性推定やターゲティング入札のための非常に強力な特徴量として利用されます。
まず、ユーザーのウェブサイトでのクリック、検索クエリ、購入履歴、動画視聴などの生の行動データは、そのままでは機械学習モデルで扱えません。これを、意味的な情報を保持した固定長の数値の並び、つまりベクトルに変換します。
得られるベクトルは、ユーザーがどのような興味や関心を持っているかを数値的に表現したものとなります。
例えば、スポーツ用品の購入が多いユーザーのベクトルと、クラシック音楽の視聴が多いユーザーのベクトルは、ベクトル空間上で大きく離れることになります。
この行動履歴ベクトルを、そのまま機械学習モデルの特徴量 (Feature)として使用します。
| 目的 | モデルの入力（特徴量） | モデルの出力（予測） |
| ユーザー属性推定 | 行動履歴ベクトル (およびその他のコンテキスト情報) | 年齢層、性別、職種、推定年収、ライフステージなど |
行動履歴ベクトルは、ユーザーの顕在的および潜在的な興味を捉えているため、これらの属性と高い相関を持つことが多く、精度の高い属性推定が可能になります。
例えば、「特定ブランドの高級車のウェブページ閲覧」という行動は「高年収」という属性と強く関連づけられるといった具合です。
推定された属性情報、またはより直接的に行動履歴ベクトル自体を、広告のターゲティングや入札ロジックに組み込みます。
推定された「若年層のエンジニア」という属性に対して、特定の採用広告の入札額を上げる。
ある商品の購入者と行動履歴ベクトルが類似しているユーザー群（Lookalike Audience）に対して、その関連商品の広告を出す。
広告オークションの際、このベクトルを特徴量として利用し、広告が表示されたときのコンバージョン確率を予測するモデル（Click-Through Rate (CTR) や Conversion Rate (CVR) 予測モデル）の精度を向上させ、最適な入札価格を決定します。
このように、行動履歴をベクトル化するプロセスは、デジタルマーケティングにおけるパーソナライゼーションと収益化の基盤となります。
モバイル端末の指紋認証、顔認証ってセキュリティ強度低くない？
についた注目コメがこれ
Listlessness 生体認証はトレードオフみたいな関係の他人受入率（FAR: False Acceptance Rate）と本人拒否率（FRR: False Rejection Rate）があって、厳格に運用しようとすると利便性が下がる傾向にある。便利に使えるようFRRを下げるとFARが上がる。
ブコメは明らかにタイトルだけ読んで誤解してしてコメントしてるよね？
もしくは読んだつもりで何も読めてない人？
言うてもAIに調べさせたのをまとめただけなんだけど。
で、トランプが何を目指しているのか見えてきた。米国人に高年収のポストを回すと同時に、企業が高価格でも取りたいと言う生産性の高い（沢山税金を払う）連中だけを選抜して入れたいんだな。
それには、学歴でフィルタすると社会的に必要だが年収が安い連中が入ってきてトランプ的にはそいつら嫌いだろうし、年収でフィルタすると結局外国人に払う給料が上がって米国人がそこのポストに就けるのがより難しくなるからこれをやったわけだ。
ただ、日本やその他の国の例を見ると、素直に総合的にカウントするポイント制（学歴だけあっても、金だけあってもダメ、みたいな）にすりゃいいのにって思うんだが、そこは細かい制度を作るより金で解決する方がシンプルって考え方なんかな。
穴だらけで上手くいくとは思えないけど。ここだけ治しても、ある日突然ブルーワーカーがRust使える用になるわけじゃないし。
| 国・制度 | 上限（定員） | 主な要件（学歴/職歴・年収等） | 学歴 | 年収要件の円換算 | 最新の実績数（許可・交付） |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 日本：高度専門職（HSP） | なし | ポイント制70点以上。年収は配点要素。 | 学士以上 | 300万円以上 | 10,767 |
| 米国：H-1B | 85000(くじ引き） | 学士相当＋専門職、賃金はLCA水準以上 | 学士以上 | 500万円以上 | |
| 米国：O-1 | なし | 国際的に相当高度な実績が必要 | なし | 特に無し | |
| 英国：Global Talent | なし | エンドースメントor受賞リスト | なし | 特に無し | 3300 |
| 英国：Skilled Worker | 実質上限なし | 職種のgoing rate以上＋基準年収ライン | 学士以上 | 他にポイントがあれば不問 | |
| EUブルーカード | なし | 雇用6か月以上、年収€48,300 | なし | 770万円 | |
| ドイツ：チャンスンカルテ | なし | 求職目的のポイント制（学歴・語学等） | 学士以上 | 他にポイントがあれば不問 | |
| フランス：Talent Passport | なし | 類型ごと（例：修士＋€39,582以上 など） | 学士以上 | 合計≈€324 ≈¥5.2万 | 3,912 |
| カナダ：Express Entry（FSW/CEC等） | なし（くじ引き） | CRS点数制、PoF要件など | 学士以上 | 230万円以上（労働時間規制あり） | |
| シンガポール：ONE Pass | なし | 月給S$30,000以上 等 | 月給 | 3,900万円以上 | 3000 |
| シンガポール：Employment Pass（EP） | なし | 基準月給（年齢・業種で変動）、COMPASS | 修士以上 | 750万円以上 | |
| 台湾：就業金卡（Gold Card） | なし | 分野基準のいずれか（例：月給NT$160,000） | なし | 900万円以上 | |
| 香港：Top Talent Pass（TTPS） | 10000 | 年収HK$2.5M/年 ほか。就業オファー不要 | なし | 4,750万円以上 | 11800 |
| 豪州：国家イノベーション | なし(計画有) | 顕著業績。高収入指標（FWHIT）参照 | なし | 1,830万円以上 | |
| NZ：Skilled Migrant Category（SMC） | なし | 点数制（賃金中央値等） | 学士以上 | 600万円以上 | 3000 |
| UAE：Golden Visa（Skilled Professionals等） | なし | 大卒＋月給AED30,000等（類型差） | 学士以上 | 123万円以上 | |
| 韓国：F-2-7（ポイント制居住） | なし | 80点以上（年収・学歴・語学等） | 学士以上 | 440万円以上 |
| |
Also not paying taxes on tips is an incredibly stupid way to go about distributing a tax benefit. If you want to cut taxes for lower income, do that. Change the income thresholds or the marginal tax rate, don’t just change taxes on an income stream that is mostly correlated with lower incomes.
Server here. I was saying this the first time he announced it. Wtf would WE get this bonus and noone else. Makes ZERO sense until you realize... he was buying younger votes
Not to mention tipping is out of hand as it is, we shouldn’t be trying to create more tax incentives for it.
Worse than that. It lets them tie tax break extensions to a future, wildly unpopular bill. That’s how “the Big Beautiful Bill” got passed. No one was going to vote to not extend the last round of temporary tax cuts for the middle class. They would crow about the other problems in the bill, but the powers that be weren’t going to remove any of the problem elements. They would just label anyone who didn’t vote for the bill as for a tax increase...........
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
