Apple & Tech

Steve Ballmer’s reaction to the launch of the iPhone. LOL. Same applies to car companies reactions to Tesla. We all know how this will probably end up. twitter.com/sawyermer…

Apple Search. That’s quite intriguing. Recent Apple behavior and changes hint that it’s planning to launch its own search engine to compete with Google • Aug 27, 2020 • Apple Terminal

An image is worth a thousand words. I find it surprising that UI simplification came to this simple conclusion. There has to be more creative way to simplify without looking so basic. Right? #UI #apple #UIdesign #design twitter.com/iconwerk/…

Why do I think this year’s Apple Watch Series 6 will be a minor upgrade? 🤔

To all #iosdev: it is not because you can add support for widgets to your app that you should add widgets support. #ios14

Master piece from Ben Thompson of Stratechery looking at ways of rethinking the App Store. Because of this article quality, I’m considering becoming a subscriber. Rethinking the App Store – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

On iPadOS 14 beta 6: did you know that you can now interact with iPadOS while Siri is on screen instead of being a modal thing? Not working on iOS 14 beta 6. Now, if they could add full widgets support on iPadOS.

WTF is this ad, Apple? Am I to old to appreciate this 38 sec eternity? youtu.be

I suspect the iPod is used in many non-consumer scenarios AND is being an introduction to iDevice for very yound people. twitter.com

Maybe this is why Apple added the iPod to it’s Apple Music PR blurb.

I’m starting a new article about the rotten side of Apple. Tell me: what do you think is rotten about Apple thse days?. I do have many things on my mind but I want your input. Thanks. #apple

I’m not sure what to think of this. The rumours are indeed true! Apple Marina Bay Sands, the first Apple store in the world that floats on the water, is opening soon in Singapore. #AppleMarinaBaySands #architecture twitter.com/javanng/s…

Is this the week where weekly beta releases from Apple will begin? My guess is yes if previous years are any indication. We generally get up to beta 8 or 9 before GM in second half of September. The cadence must increase. #iosbeta #apple

What’s a computer?

“We have to let go of this notion that for Apple to win, everyone else has to lose.”. Interesting article. Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programmers » Six Colours

We have to let go of this notion that for Apple to win, everyone else has to lose.

Remember Apple inviting professionals to learn about their workflow so they could use that input to reimagine the Mac Pro? What if Apple asked developers to a round table discussion to get input to reinvent the App Store? #iosdev #apple #apple

Wow. Supposedly photos of cancelled AirPower internals leak online. I didn’t know this device could be that complex. It his real? www.macrumors.com/2020/08/2…

The Mac is in no way a game platform. Should we give a shit if EPIC is kick out of Apple’s ecosystem? Is the vast majority of serious gamers moved to consoles anyway AND PCs? I mean, seriously, we are talking about fraction of % here, aren’t we?

The harder it is to find a “real macOS apps” developer, the more Electron is tempting. Right? If so, it is troubling.

Now you have a clear idea why I’m not yet about macOS 11 Big Sur. These iOS style alerts in Big Sur are great. twitter.com/gruber/st…

Super interesting read. Careful explanation of where things come from and why it has to change. #appstore #apple App stores, trust and anti-trust — Benedict Evans