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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication (#apple #airpodsmax)
iFixit completed their usual teardown of one of Appleās latest product. This time, the AirPods Max were taken apart. This thing is so complicated! No wonder why we pay $550 for. It is fascinating to see how such a device from the outside is so complicated in the inside. This makes me think of the Apple Pencil exterior beauty but interior complexity. I still love mine, even if Iām not an audiophile. Continue reading ā
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Apple is Undoing the MacBook Pro (#apple #macbookpro #rumours)
Bye bye dear TouchBar. Hello MagSafe power connector. Hereās some more ports. Rumours are pointing toward the same thing. Apple will revert many of its controversial decision of the last five years. Many will be pleased. Function is winning over form. I think Apple is following the trend they started with the 2019 Mac Pro which essentially erasing five years of non sense with the 2013 Mac Pro. Apple is fully back to the Mac. Continue reading ā
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Improving my Apple Watch Heartbeat Readings (#applewatch)
Since getting my Apple Series 6 last fall (see my review here), my heart readings arenāt working as expected. Iām not alone who is experiencing this problem (just google it!). During a workout, heartbeats readings are not available for the first 5 to 10 minutes into the workout. On a 30-minute workout, it can make a big difference. I think I found a way to greatly improve the heartbeats readings. Continue reading ā
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The Insurmountable Problem for Intel (#intel #apple #applesilicon)
Letās start with a quote from Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger (as reported by The Oregonian) “We have to deliver better products to the PC ecosystem than any possible thing that a lifestyle company in Cupertino. We have to be that good, in the future.” The fundamental problem with Intel is that they will never make the whole widget (the products) like Apple does. That’s the key for insanely great products. Continue reading ā
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Persistent Rumours about Upcoming MacBook Pro Redesign (#apple #macbookpro #m1chip #applesilicon)
The latest report from MacRumors about Appleās upcoming MacBook Pro redesign is quite interesting and intriguing. First, the removal of the TouchBar and the return of the MagSafe technology is utterly surprising. If this is the case, Apple would be undoing five years of design decisions. A side effect of the TouchBar removal would be a more competitive pricing of the MacBook Pro line. Second, the rumour about Apple opting for an all-out flat edge design makes me think the new MacBook Pro would be similar to two iPad Pro linked together with a hinge. Continue reading ā
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Appleās Big Moments (#apple #m1chip #intel #transitions)
I like this quote from Ken Segall: “In 2005, Apple moved to Intel to gain equality. In 2020, itās moved away from Intel to gain superiority.” I remember so well when Apple announced their move in 2005. It is a privilege to have witnessed all these big Appleās moments. Many interesting thoughts about these transformative transitions in this article. Must read. Continue reading ā
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A fix is coming (#apple #M1macmini #bluetooth)
At long last, relief is in sight. My M1 Mac mini is not able to keep a stable Bluetooth connection with Appleās Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse. Itās very frustrating. While waiting for a permanent fix, Iām using a USB PC mouse, and I keep my Magic Keyboard connected via a USB-C to lightning cable connected on my LG Ultra Fine 4K monitor. What a messy experience for such a small performance wonder. Continue reading ā
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Mac sales booming but the best is yet to come (#apple #m1mac #applesilicon)
Thanks to the small wonder, the M1 chip and the Apple silicon transition, Mac sales are booming. According to a recent IDC report, Mac sales are up by nearly 30% compared to the same period, a year ago. Apple’s market share increased globally by 1%, which is quite impressive for Apple. My take: I have the feeling that we ain’t see nothing yet. As the work-from-home trend continues, with the rest of the MacBook Pro line still to transition to the M1 chip, a long-awaited redesiged iMac, 2021 could be a monster year for the Mac and Apple. Continue reading ā
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On the original iPhone, back in 2007 (#apple #iPhone #blackberry)
Thirteen years already. Gosh, time flies. Steve Jobs announces the iPhone. One of his best presentation. I remember it so well. At that time, I was a huge user (and fan) of the Blackberry. After using a RIM two-way pager for a while, I upgraded to Blackberry with a bigger screen with a monochrome display. But, with the iPhone, I knew, deep within me, this would be a real game-changer. Continue reading ā
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Use case for multi-user support on iPad (#apple #ipadOS #iPad)
In his predictions for iPad in 2021, iPadInsight puts multi-user support on top of its list for iPadOS 15 without mentionning a real use case beyond the obvious. Let me explain. Do we ask multi-user support on iPad because it is something we take for granted on “traditional” computers? Or is because there is a real use case for that feature, beyond the classroom or the conference room? Does the multi-user support solve the problem of your friend borrowing your iPad while keeping him or her from seeing your stuff? Continue reading ā
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The port-less iPhone is coming (#apple #iPhone #rumours)
With patents like this, we can see clearly into Appleās vision for the future of the iPhone. Apple is committed to remove the Lightning port from its iPhone line. I don’t expect them to go through USB-C. This is Apple. By adding more ways to charge without contacts, Apple removes the friction points off the user experience in a world of port-less iPhone. Continue reading ā
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Thoughts on Flash and the iPad (#apple #iPad #adobeflash)
I want to pick from this blog post from Initial Charge. I remember a small story when the iPad came out in 2010. After a few days of playing with it, I went to the office to show it to a few of my coworkers when I got my iPad. After a few minutes of demonstration, I got two remarks. One was about the lack of a USB port. The second was about the lack of support for Flash-enabled websites. Continue reading ā
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So many questions lefts unanswered (#apple #iCloud #death #legacy)
In What to do about Apple devices and iCloud content when the owner dies from AppleInsider, there are so many unanswered questions. For example, are the requirements from Apple different from one country to another? Something critical when someone dies, having access to his or her smartphone with a PIN. Without it, the challenge is close to impossible to meet. That is one of the many requirements explained in A Guide for Preparing to Leave Your Numeric Legacy. Continue reading ā
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Bluetooth issues is killing the M1 Mac mini wonder (#apple #applesilicon #m1ship)
Two times today, I had to restart my M1 Mac mini because of the bluetooth devices being unresponsive. macOS 11.1 came out late in December without a fix to this issue. My hope is that this can be fixed via a firmware update from Apple. I’m not alone. No fix in sight. Very frustrating. š¤¬ Continue reading ā
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Grading Apple's response to COVID-19 (#apple #covid19)
From Basic Apple Guy’s top 5 of 2020: āI appreciated the stewardship Apple has taken this year in balancing their product interests while also supporting the fight to respond to COVID-19.ā Two things. First, Apple’s response to COVID-19 was and continue to be faultless. Some governments should take notes. Second, the closing-reopening-closing dance of their physical stores didn’t impact their bottom line, not in a significant way, apparently. In a way, Apple is not only making and selling products, they are the product, it’s not only how they look, it’s how they work. Continue reading ā
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Microsoft + ARM: Why it took so long? (#microsoft #arm #surface #intel)
About Microsoft being Years Late to a Party They Tried to Start on iPadInsight: āAccording to a recent Bloomberg report, Microsoft is finally getting into the custom silicon business. It looks like they are starting down this road primarily to aid their cloud and server business, but itās hard to believe they wouldnāt have future plans to bring these new ARM-based chips to their Surface Pro X and other future models, replacing Qualcommās SQ1 and 2 processors. Continue reading ā
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Not the best way to build brand loyalty, @LGUS (#smarttv #airplay2)
According to an article from MacRumors, LG is rolling out a software update to its 2018 Smart TVs to enable AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support. I personally own a 2016 model and I donāt expect to receive such update anytime soon. As a software-only solution, I donāt see why they couldnāt make it happen for 2016 models too. When you think about Apple supporting iPhone models dating back to 2015 with iOS 14, we have to wonder whoās playing programmed obsolescence here. Continue reading ā
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I don't care about the Apple Car (#apple #applecar #rumours)
According to Goldman Sachs, Apple doesn’t care about the car itself. I don’t care either. I’m fed up of these rumours. M.G. Siegler is fed up too according to a recent Medium article. Period. Enough. A car is the least personal product Apple could ever make. Apple’s products are about exhencing experience, life. I can see Apple investing in in-car experience and selling it to cars manufacturers. But wait, there is a big gotcha: cars manufacturers doesn’t care about the user experience. Continue reading ā
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A visual reference to the iPod in iOS 14.3? (#apple #ipodclassic #applehistory)
Someone on Twitter thinks iOS 14.3 mediaplayer control is a nod to the iPod Classic. I think this redesign was introduced in iOS 14.2. Up until now, it didnāt came to my mind the design was similar to the iPod Classic. Nonetheless, it a step up compared to the previous version both in design and features. As Gruber puts it, itās probably the best way to layout music controls on a small screen. Continue reading ā
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The original iMac ā best of them all? (#apple #iMac #history)
When the original iMac came out, in 1998, a first tangible and public sign of Steve Jobs return at Apple, I was perplexed yet intrigued. It was so unique compared to everything else, just like for the original Mac, in 1984. There was a retro look to this machine that was seducing to me, especially when looking at it right in front of it. I never owned the iMac G3 and any of the following designs. Continue reading ā
