Scary thread from Sasser, co-founder of Panic Inc. Big lesson is if someone calls you, call them back at the company’s official number to verify. Or do what I do – just never answer the phone.
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The Dalrymple Report: Unpacking the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch with Dave Mark
On Thursday morning, I picked up two new iPhones and an Apple Watch Series 4 to test out. Dave and I go through some of my thoughts after opening up the boxes.
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For Valentino Dixon, a wrong righted
This is an incredible story. If it hadn’t been for his drawings of a sport he never played, he’d still be in prison.
‘Cathay Paciic’: Hong Kong carrier pokes fun at typo on one of its planes
Very embarrassing for Cathay Pacific but they handled it well.
Jon M. Chu shot this short film entirely on an iPhone Xs Max
Apple increases the capability of the iPhone’s camera with every iteration and there’s no doubt this is the best they’ve ever jammed into an iPhone enclosure.
What has changed with AppleCare+ for iPhone XS or Apple Watch and why you should consider coverage
AppleCare, like most insurance, is a bit of a crapshoot. This is a good piece that may help you decide whether or not to get it.
8-year-old with 3D-printed hand sets a record for throwing out the first pitch for every MLB team
I’ve been following this story all summer and am so happy she reached her goal.
Former White House Photographer Pete Souza releases the first pictures taken using Apple’s new iPhone XS
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.
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.