Dan Counsell on apps that sell outside the Mac App Store. He’s building a list, so let him know if he missed any.
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Mac keyboard shortcuts
Pass these two short keyboard shortcut articles along to anyone you know who is relatively new to the Mac, and be sure to check out the free CheatSheet app. Super useful.
Apple: 94% of global smartphone profits on only 14.5% of unit sales
Breathtaking numbers.
Real world, iPad Pro vs. traditional tablet
Watch the video, see for yourself. To me, the iPad Pro is head and shoulders a better experience.
Global iPhone sales, 2007-2015
This is an awesome infographic.
Tim Cook: The Irish Independent interview
Some highlights, especially interesting questions on privacy.
Tim Cook: Apple won’t create ‘converged’ MacBook and iPad
Tim Cook addresses the idea of merging OS X and iOS.
A ride in the city
Shot with an iPhone 6s, using 4K and time lapse mode, riding the train through Chicago. Beautiful.
Add two extra buttons to your iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
This is clever. QPAU embedded a pair of buttons at the base of a tempered glass screen protector, one on either side of the iPhone home button. A tap on one of the buttons triggers a tap on the corresponding nav button towards the top of the screen. Read on for details, there’s a video link as well.
Apple Pencil detail and palm rejection appreciation
Another iPad Pro review, with a few bits highlighted that focus on the detail of the Apple Pencil and the excellence of palm rejection.
Apple to power Singapore operations with renewable energy
Reuters:
Apple announced on Sunday that it has struck a deal to power all of its Singapore operations with renewable energy.
Fantastic!
Apple products, including iPad Pro, stacked according to size
A stack of Apple Products, including the iPad Pro, stacked from biggest to smallest.
Some Mac App Store apps ‘damaged’ due to authentication issues
I’ve experienced this first-hand, albeit without the “damaged” dialog. Hopefully, this gets resolved quickly.
Sideloading
Sideloading is a way to deliver apps to people without going through Apple’s official distribution mechanism. Interesting piece from Federico Viticci.
Analogy of the day
Lovely bit of writing by Stephen Hackett. Nailed it.
Benchmarks: iPad Pro versus Surface Pro 4
Apple is packing a lot of muscle in the iPad lineup. Use cases aside, the iPad Pro certainly has a laptop class processor.
iFixit’s iPad Pro teardown
iFixit has gotten quite good at stepping us through their teardown process. The commentary is smart and fun to read, and the pictures are top notch. This iPad Pro teardown is no exception.
Would you like an Apple Pencil with that?
Details on the availability of the iPad Pro and waiting time for the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard.
Jony Ive interview: The story of the Apple Pencil
Sir Jony Ive does an excellent job conveying the aesthetic of the Apple Pencil.
Using Maps to tell if a store takes Apple Pay
Stores that take Apple Pay have an indicator on their Apple Maps page.
The iPad Pro’s nifty battery trick
That is one clever little trick.
Apple announces 1,000 jobs for Cork with campus expansion
This is a long term commitment to Ireland.
Worldwide links to buy the iPad Pro, with prices
Easy enough to find your local Apple Store link, but seeing all the places and prices together like this was kind of interesting.
Gruber’s iPad Pro review and the quest to replace the laptop
Read my post to get my take on the iPad Pro as a replacement for your laptop, then go read John Gruber’s iPad Pro review. There’s much more to it than these bits I’ve quoted in my post and well worth your time.
iPad Pro now on sale online
Currently available for delivery on Friday (at least in the U.S.) if you specify next day shipping.
Apple running 10 city tour of Apple TV Tech Talks
From the Apple TV Tech Talk web site:
The new Apple TV is here, bringing incredible and immersive apps and games to the big screen. Get in-depth technical information on building and designing for tvOS, learn refined coding techniques, and obtain valuable development instruction from Apple experts.
Neil Cybart on Apple’s massive San Jose land purchases
Writing for Above Avalon, Neil Cybert first lays out Apple’s recent series of North San Jose land purchases in terrific detail, then presents three theories on why those purchases were made.
30 years of Apple “Xmas” ads
Lots of favorites. A surprising number that were brand new to me, too.
Day One in Depth, an iBook from The Sweet Setup
If you are a fan of the Day One journaling app for OS X and iOS, check out this iBook from Shawn Blanc of The Sweet Setup. Terrific job!
Tim Cook interview: The Telegraph
Tim Cook is in London to promote the pending release of the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil. This post focuses on The Telegraph interview and thoughts on replacing a desktop/laptop experience with the iPad Pro.