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Particle Debris

iTunes to Apple Music in Catalina: What You Need to Know
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iTunes to Apple Music in Catalina: What You Need to Know

John Martellaro · 6:17 PM EDT, Jun 7th, 2019 · 4 Comments

The potentail for confusion in the macOS iTunes to Apple Music app transition in Catalina is great. Here are the facts.

The Death of Apple’s Magic Touch
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The Death of Apple's Magic Touch

John Martellaro · 5:50 PM EDT, May 3rd, 2019 · 5 Comments

Perspectives by different people vary. Sometimes a unique, idiosyncratic view is wrong but thought provoking. And it takes courage to write anyway. This is one of those.

How the Social Awkwardness of AirPods Became a Thing
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How the Social Awkwardness of AirPods Became a Thing

John Martellaro · 3:48 PM EDT, Apr 19th, 2019 · 7 Comments

AirPods got off to a slow start thanks to supply constraints. Nowadays, they are plentiful and creating an unintended social issue. John explores.

Why Apple Never Even Dreamed of Buying Netflix
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Why Apple Never Even Dreamed of Buying Netflix

John Martellaro · 4:00 PM EDT, Mar 29th, 2019 · 3 Comments

Sure, Apple could have bought Netflix. And ruined its reputation.

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Foldable iPhone Mania Strikes. Fad or Not?
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Foldable iPhone Mania Strikes. Fad or Not?

John Martellaro · 6:09 PM EST, Mar 8th, 2019 · 8 Comments

It’s like a fever. Foldable smartphones are on the way. A foldable iPhone probably isn’t far behind. And maybe iPads too.

Apple’s Steady Path Towards Family Robots
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Apple's Steady Path Towards Family Robots

John Martellaro · 5:16 PM EST, Mar 1st, 2019 · 4 Comments

Apple is a company we trust. Personal robots can be scary. Who better to earn our trust in robots than Apple?

Conspiracy Theories About the Departure of Apple’s Angela Ahrendts
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Conspiracy Theories About the Departure of Apple's Angela Ahrendts

John Martellaro · 5:51 PM EST, Feb 8th, 2019 · 6 Comments

Lots of articles are trying to put together a collective, coherent theory about why Angela Ahrendts is leaving Apple.

As Video Streaming Services Proliferate, Apple Knows Only a Few Will Survive
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As Video Streaming Services Proliferate, Apple Knows Only a Few Will Survive

John Martellaro · 5:24 PM EST, Jan 25th, 2019 · 2 Comments

The golden age of viewing TV shows and movies in just a few favored streaming services is about to come to an end. But this new era also opens a door for Apple.

Apple’s HomePod in Review: A Brilliantly Designed but Mildly Flawed Product
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Apple's HomePod in Review: A Brilliantly Designed but Mildly Flawed Product

John Martellaro · 4:32 PM EST, Dec 21st, 2018 · 1 Comment

This week’s Particle Debris starts with a retrospective on the promises fulfilled and the failures of the Apple HomePod.

Cool Stuff Found
  • Apple TV+ Makes 'The Afterparty' Premiere Episode Available on YouTube
  • 'PDF Expert' for iOS Lets You Convert PDFs to Word, More
  • 'MusicMatch' for Mac Now Here, Music Services Expand
  • Apple Releases 'Unity Lights' Watch Face for Black History Month
  • Get a Wooden Photo Print With New Offering From Mimeo Photos
  • 'The Matrix Resurrections' Now Available to Rent or Buy on Apple TV
Apple Is A Healthy Company. But, Someday, it Could Fail
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Apple Is A Healthy Company. But, Someday, it Could Fail

John Martellaro · 5:34 PM EST, Nov 16th, 2018 · 12 Comments

Companies are like organisms: they’re born, they grow, adapt, and have a life cycle. But predicting Apple’s future is very hard to do at this point. We can, however, monitor life signs.

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