Tag: iphone
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After purchasing the new MacBook Pro with a matte display (and loving it), this weekend I converted all of my devices to matte using screen protectors.
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TIL That in macOS Sequoia you can connect to your iPhone wirelessly to use as a camera for Zoom, etc. Perhaps this was always the case? But I have been plugging it into my Mac this whole time!
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The bricking of an iPhone in three waves
The above series of images were made on a recent trip to Ocean City Maryland and are very likely the reason why my iPhone became what is known as a brick. Let me back up. I’ve used my iPhones underwater ever since Apple said they were IP-rated for a reasonable amount of water resistance. I’ve…
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Austin Mann’s iPhone 14 Pro camera review
As usual, Austin Mann’s review of the latest iPhone camera system is excellent. Be sure to give it a read. In the review, he mentions something I’ve been wanting on iPhone for a long time; Night mode. Night mode with all-red display: After seeing the all-red Night mode on the new Apple Watch Ultra, I…
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Christopher Parsons’ genius photography Shortcut
Christopher Parsons: The Shortcut is pretty simple: when I run it, it maximizes the brightness of my iOS device and opens the Glass app. If you download the Shortcut it’s pretty easy to modify it to instead open a different application (e.g., Instagram, 500px, Flickr, etc). It’s definitely improved my experiences using the app and…
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Om Malik compares the iPhone to the Kodak Brownie
Om Malik: Prior to the Brownie, a photo trip to capture a far-flung environment was an expedition that often involved porters, mules, and explosions. The adventurous photographer would need to carry heavy gear, lots of toxic chemicals, and the patience to deal with an inexact process. Contrast that with the Brownie: a box measuring roughly…
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Stephen Hackett on #iOS14Homescreen
Stephen Hackett: Customization and expression has always been part of personal technology, from this, to MySpace, to putting an Apple sticker on your car, to even picking what brand of home computer you bought in the 1980s. People have always used technology to project something about themselves into the world — just like people do…
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Google Pixel 4 wishlist
Yes, I know there have been leaks galore regarding the Google Pixel 4. While I’ve seen the leaks I haven’t paid much attention to them. I’ve tried to ignore them so that I could be at least a little surprised when it is announced. I currently have the Google Pixel 2 XL. I’ve had it…
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Random WWDC 2019 thoughts
Random WWDC 2019 thoughts: Overall, this seemed like a solid, solid WWDC. I’m sure there will be a lot more news over the coming week. But to me, it addressed the main things I was looking for: a commitment to the Mac, iPad OS updates, and for Marzipan (now Project Catalyst it seems) not to…
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How to transfer photos from iPhone to Windows 10
Occasionally I will have need to transfer photos from Eliza’s iPhone X to my Windows 10 laptop. I’ve found the process of transferring the photos to be excruciatingly slow, unreliable, and frustrating. That is, until I figured out a better way. Most tutorials, including Microsoft’s own, will recommend you plug the phone into your computer,…
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Rob Shecter on switching from iPhone to Pixel 2
Robb Shecter: Notifications are far better than what I’m used to. They’re are so good, it’s maybe the killer feature for me This may be more of an observation of Android than of the Pixel 2. But I can say that my experience has been similar to Robb’s. I really, really like my Pixel 2 XL…
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iPhone X sales
John Gruber: Starting to sound like iPhone X sales really are falling short of expectations. He is referring to this report by Bloomberg. There have been other reports and rumors too but this one seems legit. I have no idea if the iPhone X is selling well or not. I have only seen a few…
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Technology Dogmatism
Are you dogmatic about the companies you will buy technology from? Are you an Apple fanboi? Or, perhaps you’ll only run Windows and Apple sucks at everything because reasons. I try not to be that guy. I try to look at the entire field of offerings in every category; hardware, software, cloud services, home entertainment…
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A review of the Google Pixel 2 XL and Android 8.1 by a longtime iPhone user
After 10 years of using iOS as my primary mobile platform I’ve decided to give Android more than just a casual try. This post is my review both of the Google Pixel 2 XL and Android 8.1 as well as a few comparisons I’ve drawn between iOS and Android ecosystems. I’ve been an Apple fan…
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An original iPhone shot – November 2009
An original iPhone shot – November 2009 The short story behind this photo that I’ve recently stumbled across is that Eliza and I were on a cruise in late-2009. I took my iPhone and she was still lugging around her DSLR. We both snapped a photo at the same time. But, I had never thought…
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Austin Mann’s iPhone 8 Plus camera review
Austin Mann: While the iPhone 8 Plus looks essentially the same as the phone we’ve had since the 6 Plus, there are some new features in the 8 Plus which really impact creative pros across the board — most notably Portrait Lighting, along with a few other hidden gems. As per usual for Austin, he…
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iPhone X’s new margins
Brian Voong on his excellent YouTube channel Let’s Build That App: With the introduction of iPhone 10, we as developers are now faced with another option for our apps to be displayed in. Fortunately, Apple has provided us with the necessary APIs to get around the unsafe regions of this phone. We do this by…
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Serenity Caldwell on Apple Watch Series 3 \”LTE issues\”
Serenity Caldwell: In any case, no, this isn’t a problem with the watch’s Cellular service. It’s an existing issue that’s just suddenly become extremely relevant. Glad to see that it is very likely going to be solved in short order. My bet is that there are a few people at Apple that are going to…
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Serenity Caldwell on Apple Watch Series 3 \”LTE issues\”
Serenity Caldwell: In any case, no, this isn’t a problem with the watch’s Cellular service. It’s an existing issue that’s just suddenly become extremely relevant. Glad to see that it is very likely going to be solved in short order. My bet is that there are a few people at Apple that are going to…
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Serenity Caldwell on Apple Watch Series 3 \”LTE issues\”
Serenity Caldwell: In any case, no, this isn’t a problem with the watch’s Cellular service. It’s an existing issue that’s just suddenly become extremely relevant. Glad to see that it is very likely going to be solved in short order. My bet is that there are a few people at Apple that are going to…
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Serenity Caldwell on Apple Watch Series 3 \”LTE issues\”
Serenity Caldwell: In any case, no, this isn’t a problem with the watch’s Cellular service. It’s an existing issue that’s just suddenly become extremely relevant. Glad to see that it is very likely going to be solved in short order. My bet is that there are a few people at Apple that are going to…
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Serenity Caldwell on Apple Watch Series 3 \”LTE issues\”
Serenity Caldwell: In any case, no, this isn’t a problem with the watch’s Cellular service. It’s an existing issue that’s just suddenly become extremely relevant. Glad to see that it is very likely going to be solved in short order. My bet is that there are a few people at Apple that are going to…
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Serenity Caldwell on Apple Watch Series 3 \”LTE issues\”
Serenity Caldwell: In any case, no, this isn’t a problem with the watch’s Cellular service. It’s an existing issue that’s just suddenly become extremely relevant. Glad to see that it is very likely going to be solved in short order. My bet is that there are a few people at Apple that are going to…
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Serenity Caldwell on Apple Watch Series 3 \”LTE issues\”
Serenity Caldwell: In any case, no, this isn’t a problem with the watch’s Cellular service. It’s an existing issue that’s just suddenly become extremely relevant. Glad to see that it is very likely going to be solved in short order. My bet is that there are a few people at Apple that are going to…
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Repost: Mike Rundle on Twitter
👉 Mike Rundle: The new top-end iPhone will have a notch. New top-end Android phones (V30, S8) do not. Hard for Apple to spin that.
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Wishes for Apple’s Fall Media Event
On Tuesday Apple is holding its Fall Media Event. Thanks to a rogue Apple employee, who I can only imagine is packing their personal affects as I type this, the rumor mill has been working overtime and it appears as though we “know” just about every detail one could imagine prior to this event short…
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Mobile blogging goals (audio)
Recorded September 10, 2017 Starting with this audio bit I’m making a few changes. I’m ditching the episode numbers. My audio bits are not a podcast, they aren’t really episodes, and keeping track of the numbers is just more work. I will, however, denote in the title that this is an audio post. I’m also…
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I want a dual-camera, edge-to-edge screen, waterproof iPhone SE
I miss my iPhone SE. Everything I ever wrote about it here on my blog was awash with my overwhelming love of the device. I still believe it is the best phone Apple has made to date. The only reason I use an iPhone 7 Plus is the camera. I said I wouldn’t switch from…
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WWDC 2017 recap
I wanted to take a few moments to jot down a comparison between my wish list for this year’s WWDC and what was announced. Also, towards the end, some quick thoughts on the surprises that were announced. Here are my wishes, in order from the previous post, and whether or not we got them. Shared…
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The iPhone turns 9
Nine years ago today Eliza, John Gruber, Rob Sandie, Matt Regula and I were standing in line for the original iPhone. Here are a few photos: John, before having a computer in his pocket. It was quite a day. Looking back on it now, that day changed everything we do now.
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E6: Verizon, iPhone SE, Yeti
The iPhone SE is for me and Yeti is changing my life. http://cdevroe.com/media/audio/e6.mp3 Download MP3
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The Apple Watch is the original iPhone
I really liked this comparison by Michael D. Shear for the New York Times and I think it is spot on. My wife has an Apple Watch. I’d call her a “light user” of the Watch. She wears it every day but mainly uses it for glancing at text messages. There are a myriad of…