Several Twitterers are pointing to Austin Mann’s Petapixel post with images shot on the new iPhone but, to me, Mann’s shots are “just” the typical ones any tourist would take and don’t show off the capabilities of the new iPhone. Souza shows a wide variety of shots that do a great job of showing the range of the iPhone X s.
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Shortcuts user guide
I wasn’t a beta user of iOS 12 so I’m looking forward to digging in to what Shortcuts can do for me.
The Shortcuts app for iOS 12 is now available—make sure you grab it!
The app obviously requires iOS 12 so don’t bother to download until you’ve upgraded.
Mum’s nursery rhyme nightmares solved by late-night crack team
Months!? She listened to that creepy sound for months!? I know about the British “stiff upper lip” but this is ridiculous. I would have reported that the first night I heard it.
Instagram is supposed to be friendly. So why is it making people so miserable?
Much like Twitter and Facebook, Instagram is what you make of it. I don’t see any of these “feel good” posts because I don’t follow those kinds of Instagrammers.
The rise and demise of RSS
I am still a big fan of RSS. I don’t know if it’s “dead” or not but it’s a shame it’s not more popular.
iOS 12: the MacStories review
This will be the first of many reviews of iOS 12, available today.
iPhone XS, XS Max and XR cameras: what you need to know
Apple continues to up the camera phone game with these improvements and additions to the hardware and software on these latest models.
Apple’s “Welcome to the Big Screens” YouTube videos
Apple has posted two videos (I don’t know if these are full fledged TV ads) on their Yotube site showing off the new bigger iPhones.
An oral history of Apple’s Infinite Loop campus
I visited the Infinite Loop campus on several occasions and really enjoyed every visit I had there.
No, Apple didn’t delete that guy’s movies. Here’s what really happened
As is usual with stories like these, the facts come out a few days later but only after the sturm un drang.
Predator vs. Predator vs. Predator vs. Predator
If I ever had a movie franchise guilty pleasure, the Predator movies would qualify. Citizen Kane they ain’t.
Apple & eSIM – control, convenience & commercial opportunities
There’s a lot of interesting supposition in this post.
No helmets, no problem: how the Dutch created a casual biking culture
The difference in attitude between bicycle riders in Europe in general and Holland specifically is in marked contrast to bikers in North America where they are often seen as an inconvenience to cars.
I’m an Emergency physician and wanted to talk about Apple Watch’s new ECG
I’m by no means an expert in this kind of thing but this seems like good, common sense information. Any doctors in the audience who can confirm or refute any of the statements made in this Reddit post?
Moment has come to end daylight saving time in B.C., officials say
It may just be my imagination but I’m seeing more and more discussion about this recently. It will still take many years before getting rid of daylight saving time is a widespread talking point but its time may be coming to an end (see what I did there?).
How the Weather Channel made that insane storm surge animation
I saw this on Twitter when it happened last week and was blown away. Really interesting to read how the Weather Channel pulled it off.
There’s one big problem with the new iPhone (if you’re a woman)
My wife has small hands and has an issue with the size of her hand-me-down 6 Plus. But does Apple have a “responsibility” to make phones that fit every hand size? Where does it end?
Beluga whales adopt lost narwhal in St. Lawrence River
In Canada, even our whales are friendly.
Pitching ideas to Steve Jobs
Kocienda is on a book tour to promote his book.
Apple no longer ships free headphone dongles with new iPhones
I understand both sides of the argument but still – I wish Apple would continue to include it.
The Dalrymple Report: Attending Apple’s iPhone Xs event with Dave Mark
I just got out of Apple’s iPhone Xs event, so Dave and I got together and recorded a podcast with out thoughts on all the new products.
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Apple Care now covers theft
Now you can purchase AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss protection. Costs $100 more than traditional Apple Care+ but will cover the theft of your device. Nice catch by Wil.
Why is Apple’s Airpower still a no-show?
I said on last week’s Your Mac Life show that, if Apple didn’t announce a release date for the Airpower, it would be the biggest embarrassment of this event. I stand by that.
All you need to know from the Apple Event in 90 seconds
Don’t have time to watch the 90+ minutes of the Apple Event video? The BBC has your back with this video.
Compare iPhone models
This is really helpful for those of us trying to figure out which model iPhone my wife gets.
Tim Cook masterfully fooled everyone with a major fakeout at the Apple event
It was pretty damn funny when I realized what he’d done. Bravo, Tim Cook!
Watch the repeat of the “Gather Round” event
Apple has quickly made the video of this morning events available.
Apple unveils smart HDR and bokeh slider
The bokeh slider is an interesting effect but I wish they had used a better example than in the demo.
Apple set release dates for iOS 12, watchOS 5, tvOS 12, and macOS Mojave
Along with the hardware announcements, this is expected and welcome software news.