Jordan Kahn, writing for 9to5mac, pulled together a collection of ads for Apple Watch replacement straps and other accessories. Fascinating.
The original PizzaHut web page is still live
Definitely a step back in time.
A detailed look at Twitterrific for Apple Watch
IconFactory lays out the details of their Twitterrific Apple Watch app.
Tim Cook is a steal
Tim Cook is the consummate team player, incredibly well organized, and unselfish to boot.
Jony Ive shows off previously unseen Apple Watch band colors at Milan Design Week
Follow the link to see a gallery of images.
Apple Pay plans fall launch for Canada
Breaking news from the Wall Street Journal.
Apple releases OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 Supplemental Update
From the download/knowledge base page:
The OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 Supplemental Update fixes a video driver issue that may prevent your Mac from starting up when running certain apps that capture video.
How to exclude files from Time Machine backups
Peter Cohen, writing for iMore, talks you through the Time Machine interface. It’s not difficult, perhaps obvious, but well worth the read and the thinking that goes with it.
Apple adds more Apple Watch guided tours
Apple fleshed out its guided tour offerings, adding four new videos.
Apple Stores to offer “Apple Watch Basics” workshops beginning April 24
Smart offering from the Apple Workshop folks.
Apple officially names Steve Dowling VP of Communications
Dowling replaces longtime Communications VP Katie Cotton.
Tim Cook on Time’s list of 100 most influential people
Time published its annual list of its 100 most influential people and Tim Cook was right near the top.
On the future of Apple Watch
I can’t help but think the Apple Watch is going to join the iPhone as a juggernaut. Here’s why.
Apple memo: no in-store Apple Watch sales through end of May
The Telegraph shared a memo from Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts.
Apple Watch preorders estimated at 2.3M units, low supply blamed on haptic vibrator and OLED display
The linked article has lots of interesting tidbits to process.
Here’s how 1Password, Evernote, SoundHound, and Flipboard will look on Apple Watch
Abdel Ibrahim, writing for WatchAware, takes you on a tour of four different Apple Watch interfaces.
Handy Apple Watch quick start guide
Nice little Apple Watch interface flow diagram from Ben Lovejoy at 9to5mac.
Dear Apple, about those WWDC tickets
Remember when it was easy to get in to WWDC?
Samsung creating dedicated Apple devices screen team
Samsung continues to hedge its bets.
Apple acquires Israeli camera tech company LinX, eyes improved optics, smaller size
Smaller camera mechanism, better low-light optics. The future looks bright for the next-gem iPhone cameras.
Apple officially announces WWDC, June 8-12
All the details on WWDC.
Enter Sandman, the awesomeness
Just watch.
A mechanical watch expert offers his take on Apple Watch
Traditional watch expert Rani McSpeddon offers his take on the Apple Watch. He spent a week with a pre-release model.
Inconvenient truths about the Apple Watch
Mike Rundle tried on an Apple Watch and came away with three disappointments: The Apple Watch is smaller than he expected He didn’t like the leather band He thought the screen was not as bright/responsive as he had hoped I … Continued
SpaceX CRS-6 launch today at 4:10 EST – Watch it live
SpaceX is taking another kick at the can, trying to land the first stage of a rocket so it can be reused. Huge implications. Watch the launch live.
Covers by Siri
This is both delicious and a little creepy.
Free eBook teaches HTML5 and CSS3
If you are brand new to HTML and web development and want an easy introduction, this free eBook is worth a look.
Apple lays out the details on the USB-C port and adapters
Apple put together a pretty detailed product support page for the new USB-C port and adapters.
IBM and Watson take Apple’s HealthKit and ResearchKit and run with them
Apple and IBM in a perfect partnership. Thoughts on the Watson/HealthKit/ResearchKit alliance.
The mental battle: Buy an iPhone 6 or an iPhone 6 Plus
Marco Arment details his thoughts on the pros and cons of the iPhone 6 vs the 6 Plus. Really worth the read.