I generally keep my iPhones until there's a real reason to move. I bought my iPhone Mini when I traded in my iPhone 7 Plus. After watching the recent presentation, I couldn't think of a single feature that was worth spending another thousand dollars so soon. Interesting to see Joanna agree. https://www.wsj.com/articles/iphone-13-pro-max-mini-review-11632223198? iPhone 13 Review: … Continue reading WSJ comments on the new iPhone 13 models — incremental changes
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U.S. delivery dates for iPhone 13 Pro and iPad Mini slip into October
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/09/23/ipad-mini-iphone-13-pro-delivery-dates-slip-to-late-october-in-us iPad mini, iPhone 13 Pro delivery dates slip to late October in US AppleInsider Staff | Sep 23, 2021 Apple's iPad mini and iPhone 13 Pro devices are seeing strong demand in the U.S. following an unveiling and start to preorders last week, with estimated delivery dates for some configurations pushed into November. The iPad mini, arguably the … Continue reading U.S. delivery dates for iPhone 13 Pro and iPad Mini slip into October
iOS 15 available now for iPhone and iPad
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/09/20/apple-ios15-release-features-updating/ Apple’s iOS 15 is available for iPhones and iPads. Here’s what you need to know. Starting Monday [9/20/21], you can download the latest software on your Apple devices By Heather KellyToday at 10:56 a.m. EDT Apple’s iOS update is the annual consolation prize for people not buying the newest iPhone model. Instead of spending hundreds of … Continue reading iOS 15 available now for iPhone and iPad
When there’s a new iOS as feature filled as iOS 15, you can’t stop at one article
Here's one overall review from a solid source and then links to a number of specialized articles as each reader wants to know something different about iOS 15. Something in this grab bag should talk about what you want to know. But first the review. https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/09/20/ios-15-review---a-solid-update-with-excellent-new-features? Review iOS 15 review - A solid update with … Continue reading When there’s a new iOS as feature filled as iOS 15, you can’t stop at one article
9 PC games you can play forever
I happily left the PC world for good more than a decade ago and haven't missed the many obscure error messages, the blue screen of death, or many other features of the Windows-based PC world. Since I use the more robust PC version of Quicken, I'm still stuck with using that program inside Windows inside … Continue reading 9 PC games you can play forever
iPhone 13 orders outpacing iPhone 12
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/09/16/preorders-for-iphone-13-outpace-iphone-12-likely-due-to-huawei-struggles? Preorders for iPhone 13 outpace iPhone 12, likely due to Huawei struggles Mike Peterson | Sep 16, 2021 Customers in China have placed more than 2 million preorders for Apple's iPhone 13 lineup, surpassing the number of iPhone 12 preorders in 2020, likely because of the void left by high-end Huawei handsets. According to the South China Morning Post, … Continue reading iPhone 13 orders outpacing iPhone 12
If your Apple OS device doesn’t update automatically, do it now
See also https://www.macrumors.com/2021/09/13/ios-14-8-zero-click-exploit-pegasus/ if you want a more technical explanation. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/09/13/iphone-apple-security-update-pegasus-spyware-mac-ipad/8325086002/ Do you own an iPhone or iPad [or Mac]? Update your Apple devices right now Jessica GuynnUSA TODAY0:211:32https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.480.1_en.html#goog_1668111041 Do you own an iPhone? Update it right now.Apple has released an emergency software patch after researchers uncovered a security flaw that could allow hackers to … Continue reading If your Apple OS device doesn’t update automatically, do it now
Being prepared for an Ida may not be simple
As a new wearer of hearing aids, I've become freshly aware that much of what I need to take with me for a quick exit is either medical or related to hardware (flashlight, radio, Kindle, iPad, iPhone and their chargers or batteries). The author lists some of those items and reminded me that I need … Continue reading Being prepared for an Ida may not be simple
Apple customers became even bigger fans during pandemic
I'm becoming increasingly intrigued by the ways in which women and men differ in their life choices -- everything from how faithful they are to a brand (as here) to whether they are driven to become educated to whether they often approach group decisions not as a fight to be won but as a consensus … Continue reading Apple customers became even bigger fans during pandemic
Join a group? Here’s how to reach everyone with one Gmail address
I've recently joined a group that I will be emailing regularly. It would be convenient to have a group label that I could use when composing an email to add all of the members at one time. The web recommends creating a new group for your Gmail account by placing a checkmark next to the name … Continue reading Join a group? Here’s how to reach everyone with one Gmail address
Delays, product shortages and rising costs aren’t going to vanish
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/business/supply-chain-shortages.html The World Is Still Short of Everything. Get Used to It. Pandemic-related product shortages — from computer chips to construction materials — were supposed to be resolved by now. Instead, the world has gained a lesson in the ripple effects of disruption. By Peter S. Goodman and Keith Bradsher Aug. 30, 2021 Like most people in the … Continue reading Delays, product shortages and rising costs aren’t going to vanish
Apple allowing app purchases without taking a cut to avoid regulation
TECH Apple will let some apps guide users to websites to make payments, bypassing Apple’s cut https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/01/apple-will-let-some-apps-guide-users-to-websites-to-make-payments-bypassing-apples-cut.html PUBLISHED WED, SEP 1 20218:52 PM EDTUPDATED 4 HOURS AGO Kif Leswing@KIFLESWING KEY POINTS The rule does not apply to all transactions through the App Store. Game oriented in-app purchases will still need to use Apple’s payment system.But … Continue reading Apple allowing app purchases without taking a cut to avoid regulation
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