Did we just get a sneak peek at new Apple Watch band colors? Quite possibly, if we read into a story about the release of the new iPad mini. It’s always exciting when Apple releases its seasonal collection of watch bands, and it’s harder and harder to try to guess …
Read More »Apple Watch Series 4: Five really annoying things
Please don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love my Apple Watch Series 4. I love it more than my Series 3 and the original I had before that. The extra screen real estate and those new faces (more on those in another post) are game-changers! But there are some things …
Read More »Why you should know your recovery rate
It’s not enough to simply monitor your heartbeat, especially when it comes to working out. That’s why recovery rate is a term you should know. On the Apple Watch, tap the heart rate icon in your workout summary to see not only your workout heart rate, but also your recovery …
Read More »Apple’s MacBook Pro Touch Bar changes everything
In a previous entry I imagined a new family of MacBook Pro that switches from laptop to tablet as the big announcement Apple had in store Thursday. We didn’t get that. I’m not convinced we won’t someday but that day wasn’t today. What we did get was glorious. We got …
Read More »Apple is right to not hack iPhone for FBI
The story about the FBI, and now the Department of Justice, wanting Apple’s help in hacking the iPhone used by one of the terrorists in the San Bernardino, Calif., attack has gripped America over the past week. And what a story it is. The FBI says it wants Apple to …
Read More »Apple Watch wish list
According to the latest rumors, the Apple Watch 2 or whatever it ends up being called is due out this fall. Earlier reports indicated March, but I’m actually hoping it’s pushed back to fall or winter. Why? Because I think Apple needs all the time it can get to improve …
Read More »Apple is an agent of chaos
Rumors have been swirling about Apple planning to remove the headphone jack on the next iPhone to make it thinner, and therefore requiring headphones and earbuds to be connected via lightning cable. I think the Joker said it best in The Dark Knight: “Introduce a little anarchy. Upset the established …
Read More »UPDATE NOW: New emoji awaits
Here’s a question to ponder: Who would have ever imagined the world would get excited about a taco emoji? But we are. And it’s not just the taco. It’s the burrito. And the hot dog. And the cheese. And the unicorn. And the squirrel. And let us not forget the …
Read More »Today for lunch, a 2.48-mile walk
Today for lunch, I had a 2.48-mile walk. I was able to get some sunshine and be rained on a bit all in the span of 42 minutes. I was thinking of grabbing a cup of soup from somewhere, but I really needed to clear my head more than I …
Read More »Problem with Apple Weather app on iOS
There’s something weird happening with the Apple Weather app for iOS, the stock one that you have probably replaced with a better one anyhow. But I digress; accuracy matters no matter what the situation. My wife gets the credit for noticing it first. Note the photo to the left and …
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