That’s why I self-host SearXNG. And have enabled several other “underdog” search engines like Mojeek and Marginalia. On my devices I’m using Redirect Web for Safari to send any search request to Ecosia (configured in my Safaris) to my SearXNG instance. Works great for me!

It seems to use the file system - which basically IS a database. 😉

1. Until someone re do the test, we will not know.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=9KyIWpAevNs

If you’ve just enabled Apple Intelligence, it’ll also go through all your Photos and detect objects, faces, pets, POIs, settings, etc… Depending on the amount of photos, this can take a few days to complete. (Should only happen while the phone is connected to a charger, though.) During that time, some sluggishness is to be expected. However, after a few days, the phone should be snappy again.

At least I can’t notice any such issues on my 16 Pro. And I’m using AI since it became available in the Betas here in the UK.

Just for comparison - prices back in 2016:

Pebble 2: $99 Early Bird, retail price: $129

• HR sensor
• microphone
• activity + sleep tracking
• water resistant to 30 metres
• battery life up to 7 days

Pebble Time 2: $169 Early Bird, retail price: $199

• HR sensor
• stainless steel case
• microphone
• activity + sleep tracking
• water resistant to 30 metres
• battery life up to 10 days

“European Starlink rival” is a bit far fetched when there’s merely rumours that they might be able to offer a similar service. But that’s the stock market for you.

Even if you pay they have no incentive to get you to stop paying (i.e. find a partner).