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Existential question: I follow a very popular author who writes constantly about Apple. I know he uses a lot of AI-generated artwork. One caught my attention today. Since he didn’t create this artwork himself, am I entitled to copy it and use it without permission? 👀
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I’ve just noticed that YouTube appears to offer an “Ask” button for each video, as shown in this screenshot. I tried it twice and found the summary quite clear and helpful. The consequence is profound: I didn’t watch the videos. As someone who creates videos, I’m pondering the implications for my and all other video creators.
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Statistically, nobody cares about Liquid Glass. There has been no user revolt, no viral TikToks, no nothing. Nobody's even complaining about the Music app. On the flipside, nobody is proclaiming its virtues, either. It just kinda… is, and everybody is moving on with their lives.
The only thing anybody seems to care about is transparent & tinted icons — which a certain kind of person seems to *love*
True.
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At work, I moderate a user forum for iOS and iPadOS products. I recently asked community members for their general opinion of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. Although it’s not a scientific survey, the responses I received surprised me. A majority of respondents say they have a generally positive impression of the latest versions of iOS and iPadOS. Well… 🤷🏻♂️
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As reported by 9to5Mac:
“Apple will be leaning into the vertical stack of Apple TV in Apple TV on Apple TV”
All bets are on the table.
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iOS 26.1 b3 breaks the folders appearance in a big way if you are using tinted icons. WTF! 🫣😵💫
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It took one question from someone who watched my latest video to realize that I might have rushed that one out a bit. I failed to explain and mention the reasons why I still need an app like Craft while I use Ulysses, another app for writing. 🤦🏻♂️
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TV is hard, and Apple not only never shipped a TV set, but it also never quite figured out the whole Apple TV branding (hardware, software, service). Removing the + from Apple TV won’t help unless something else comes along. I’m betting that Apple will double down on the HomePod brand moniker1.
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The HomePod TV is a good bet. ↩︎
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If Apple TV+ now becomes Apple TV, how Apple should name Apple TV next generation of hardware?
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The Illusion of Decline: Apple, Complexity, and the Myth of Falling Quality
Modern software complexity has impacted Apple’s quality, revealing that challenges arise not from negligence, but from the scale and interconnectedness of its diverse platforms. Continue reading →
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Every now and then, I fire up Obsidian on my Mac and test the waters. I wonder if, back in 2020, before Craft came out, Obsidian would have clicked with me. I’m not so sure, but I still somewhat like it. 🤷🏻♂️
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I’m done with the latest edition of The Ephemeral Scrapbook newsletter (Craft-based version). Enjoy. BTW, past editions are available here (Craft-based versions).
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Watched: The Gorge. I don’t watch enough movies, but yesterday I was tempted by The Gorge on Apple TV+. The trailer hinted at a science fiction film with a vibe similar to Silo. Despite an atmosphere that sometimes reminds me of Severance in terms of the soundtrack, the shift toward a romance between the two antagonists was a bit too easy. The environment deep inside this gorge is sometimes surprising and well done, though. I never would have guessed the presence of these… creatures. I don’t want to reveal any more.
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It’s sad to see Micro Social being abandoned. Are there other ways? Why not make the source code open source? Or sell it? Can someone take over the development?
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I’m surprised that the new Movies section here on Micro.blog didn’t end up in a revamped Discovery section. To me, it’s seems like a good fit.
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As reported by 9to5Mac, AltStore is to support Fediverse with its own Mastodon instance:
AltStore is embracing ActivityPub and the fediverse, with its own Mastodon server, allowing developers and users to have a more direct channel of communication and interaction.
This is, among other things, what we are missing with Apple’s tight control on its App Store.
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I agree with Eric Schwarz, yep, it’s utterly curious:
Curiously, I am surprised that the iWork suite, as well as GarageBand, Pixelmator Pro, and other Apple apps have not been updated—it’s a really weird thing when Cupertino’s own have been sent to squircle jail.
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I’m juggling with two options to make Liquid Glass bearable: Reduce Transparency and Display Borders. The latter is a newly discovered option. Moreover, beta 2 of iOS 26.1 seems to include tweaks to Liquid Glass effects and transparency. I’m hoping some YouTubers will highlight those tweaks, if I’m not mistaken.
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For a few reasons, I’m tempted to subscribe to… The Verge. This would be the first such case of subscribing to a news site. I kind of like the site design and content; there is a community vibe if commenters are any indication. However, even as a subscriber, I may still receive ads served to me. 😑 Anyone subscribing to The Verge here? Thoughts?
