iTunes U is the next victim after iBooks Author. I’m not sure Apple’s Classroom and Schoolwork are fully replacing iTunes U’s features set. Let’s wait and see. Also, this change of direction from Apple creates a big opportunity for Google which is already well established. Continue reading →

Now it’s official, Apple iBooks Author is being retired. Upcoming update to Pages will be able to import Books from iBooks Author. It is a sad day for many content creators, I’m sure, me included. Continue reading →

Well, maybe I’ll keep buying traditional computers after all. 🤓 This iMac mockup by MacRumors is a bit dumb, but we get the idea, right? This iMac would be the quintessential of desktop, all-in-one design Apple has ever made. New iMac With ‘iPad Pro Design Language’ and Thin Bezels Reportedly Coming at WWDC - MacRumors Continue reading →

Seems like ARM-based Macs is a go for this year’s WWDC. The news comes from a source that I don’t like (remember the “Big Hack Story”?) so I’m not sharing the link. In summary: a bit faster CPU, much faster on graphics, ML processing unit, low power hence cooler system, new design enabler. Long transition time expected. Unknown is how are third-parties will transition their apps. Will a DEV kit be made available. Continue reading →

In my recently published wish list for WWDC 2020, I think I under-stated how anxious I am about the “virtual keynote”. I wish for something closer to a movie than a keynote. Not too much on the info-pub side, something entertaining while being informative and enticing. I want to see Tim Cook at the main character, Craig Federighi in a supporting role. Don’t be too “general public”, be geeky as hell. Continue reading →

This is the absurdities of our economic system. This coronavirus crisis is going to cause a big reset. Daring Fireball: Hertz Files for Bankruptcy, Somehow Accumulated $17 Billion in Debt How in the world does it make sense for a company in a low-margin, long-established business with financials like this to rack up $17 billion in debt? When times were good this amount of debt would consume decades of Hertz’s profits. Continue reading →

Slowly looking for a replacement for my aging AirPort Extreme router. For me, the physical look is as important as well as the application to manage it. Ubiquity looks really nice, very Apple’ish. App review not too bad but not exceptional either. Still confused for what to do. One thing for sure: not going the Google way or the Amazon (eero) way. It’s so sad that Apple exited this market… 😞 only to enter the « smart speaker »… 🤦🏻‍♂️ Continue reading →

Oh, one interesting update today on the App Store: Notion now free and a new personal pro tier introduced on which I’ll be upgraded. Cool. Many other new things included in this update, like 2x speed increase for app launch. 👀 My review of Notion here 👉🏻👉🏻 numericcitizen.me/2020/04/1… Continue reading →

Still true in 2020. twitter.com Jon Erlichman (@JonErlichman) Tweeted: Steve Jobs in 2006 on why it’s tough to make tech products people want: “A lot of companies do things because it’s technically possible. But in the end, nobody cares. Nobody wants to buy them.” t.co/BAScyzcaR… Continue reading →

Death is an everyday subject these days. How is Apple helping people in dealing with people's death? For example, what happens to Apple's Family Sharing if the family organizer passed away? If you use iTunes Family Sharing, special attention must be paid to the « Family Organizer » role. If he or she dies, there is no way to give this role to another member of the iTunes Family. Have you ever wondered what happens if you want to close an Apple ID account of a diseased person? Continue reading →

Should we care? I mean, general performance of a smartphone is crucial for a great user experience but... compared to Android, really? for the vast majority of people, do they care, besides the entry price? [Daring Fireball: Let’s Check In on the State of iPhone and Android CPU Performance] Continue reading →

One of the thing that will get my attention about Apple in the coming months and years: how the coronavirus will impact features and designs of Apple’s products, both in hardware and software. The obvious example is the FaceTime camera on Mac computers. The second obvious example is FaceTime application in general, not to compete against Zoom or others, but to make it more useful and bringing more value to human visual communications. Continue reading →

Very telling chart of past disruptions in the photography world. I don't want to look too nostalgic but seeing how fast the smartphone is taking over the photography world is a bit sad. Continue reading →

There is something different about my beloved photo sharing service, Unsplash. I'm not sure if it's for the better. It's hard for me to put a finger on it but there is something different. Continue reading →

Great post. My sister is a nurse working with seniors. She got COVID-19. She ok now. But she knows how bad the situation is. We're not done yet, ladies and gentlemen. COVID-19 by the Numbers Continue reading →

The Magic Keyboard makes us want more from iPadOS: real and complete external monitor support. Magic Keyboard: Apple’s Laptop Conversion Kit – His Dork Materials: Continue reading →

After much hesitation, I finally subscribed to 1Password personal plan. I've been a long time user of this password manager. I don't mind having to subscribe to this service. Security is paramount these days. This decision is part of a personal project that I'm working on. A long blog post will follow in the coming weeks. Continue reading →

I’ve been working from home since March, 13th. My employer is fully supporting remote work by monitoring the output of my work, not the input. Stop mass surveillance by reporting when you disagree with the policy. If no change, just quit. Employee-surveillance software is not welcome to integrate with Basecamp m.signalvnoise.com/employee-… Continue reading →

Please, help me find a use case for this wonderfully designed note taking application. As an avid user of Notion, I don't see much use for Noto, but is looks so great! Noto · Noto: Continue reading →

I remember arguing with a guy on supporting flash challenges like transposing « hovering » events with the mouse pointer. How on earth someone could « hover » with their fingers on the screen for content to change accordingly? That wasn’t possible obviously. Now, look at the iPad with the just introduced pointer support. It’s exactly that, hovering on buttons make the pointer morph into the button’s shape. Fascinating. Vintage 2007 Claim Chowder: Josh Quittner Returned His iPhone daringfireball. Continue reading →