An image from a few years ago, an ad created by Banksy, so appropriate now.
Here’s one way to test your content blocker
Here’s a simple test you can run to see how well your content blocker handles ad-versity (sorry!).
And so it begins
With a content blocker enabled, I followed a link to a story on CNET.com. What I saw was not pretty.
Images of the very first location of 35 different fast food franchises
Some real history here. Fascinating.
The best flight tracker app for iPhone
Joe Caiati, writing for The Sweet Setup, takes you through a detailed walkthrough of his favorite flight tracking app. If you fly a reasonable bit, this is absolutely worth reading.
To hack an Android phone, just type in a really long password
Wow. Just, wow.
What every startup founder should know about buying domain names
Must read if you are on the hunt for a domain name for your startup.
Kirk McElhearn on ad blockers
A solid read from Kirk McElhearn. Sure hope content blockers don’t impact him negatively.
Amazon Prime users now get free online Washington Post
Washington Post:
Amazon today announced that Prime members can now enjoy six months of free unlimited access to The Washington Post National Digital Edition, a subscription usually retailing for $9.99 per month.
To me, this is very similar to Apple’s model.
iOS 9 can tell you when your bus is running late
The addition of Transit to Apple Maps is fantastic, even better when you live in a city with a complex mass transit system.
Content blockers and a spanking new frontier
iOS 9 was released, and content blockers emerged from beta. A few thoughts…
The iMore mega-iOS 9 review
Rene Ritchie really outdid himself here. This is a long, almost encyclopedic read, but well written and full of useful detail. Lots of screenshots, too.
Find yourself a couch to curl up on, this is worth the read.
A list of content blockers for iOS 9
Looking for the list of iOS 9 Safari content blockers? You’ve come to the right place!
AT&T won’t throttle unlimited data in congestion until users hit 22GB, an over 4x increase
If you’ve got one of those vintage AT&T unlimited plans, good to know what the rules are.
Marco Arment’s podcasting microphones mega-review
If you already have a podcast or are considering creating one, you’ll need a good mic (or two or three). Veteran podcaster Marco Arment put a bunch of mics through their paces, with sound samples and recommendations. Absolutely worth digging through (bookmark and pass along).
ComputerWorld’s iOS 9 review: “iOS 9 delivers polish and stability”
The first of what will be a number of iOS 9 reviews that come out today. There’s a lot to process, but it’s all pretty positive. I’ve been living with iOS 9 since the first beta and I have to say, this has been a very solid experience.
Bookmark and pass along.
Tim Cook on Late Night with Stephen Colbert. Some great TV.
Stephen Colbert was in rare form last night. He clearly is an Apple fanboy, and that made his Tim Cook interview all the more fun to watch. The whole thing was very entertaining. Tim did himself proud.
This should be the rule, not the exception
Google Fiber gives you 1,000 Mb/s (that’s crazy fast) for about $70 per month. This should be the rule, not the exception.
Apple to reopen their Infinite Loop company store this Saturday
A visit to the Infinite Loop company Apple Store has long been a pilgrimage for me. Looking forward to the reopen.
You can’t turn off Apple Music in iOS
Kirk McElhearn makes the point that Apple Music is so well integrated into iOS that you can’t turn it off.
How to quickly transfer your old iPhone’s files to your new iPhone 6s or 6s Plus
Solid advice.
How to prepare your devices for iOS 9
Barring unseen developments, tomorrow should see the official release of iOS 9. Macworld put together this short take on getting ready for the upgrade.
Tim Cook on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert tomorrow night
Just a reminder to set your DVR.
The MacBook Air is on the path to extinction
Are the iPad Air’s days numbered? Really interesting article.
Only Apple can make the perfect stylus it once spurned
It’s all about the latency. Make the latency disappear and then developers can really go to town.
Phil, Sir Jony, and Angela
Om Malik was at the Apple Event and had the chance to snap a few photos. Take a look.
Apple: We are on pace to beat last year’s iPhone first-weekend record
Amazing.
Xcode confirms 2 GB RAM for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, 4 GB RAM for iPad Pro
Benjamin Mayo, writing for 9to5mac, explains why this upgrade from 1 GB to 2 GB on the iPhone 6s and Plus matters.
No, Apple TV games are not limited to 200MB
A variety of gaming sites are reporting that the Apple TV limits its apps to a total of 200 MB. That’s just not true. Serenity Caldwell, writing for iMore, lays out the actual limitations.
Here’s the skinny on Apple’s iPhone 6s Upgrade Program
In a nutshell, you agree to pay a monthly fee, to Apple, for a minimum of 24 months. In exchange, you get the exact phone you want and the ability to trade in for a new phone after 12 months. Read on for the math and other thoughts.