We have a deal for you on the iKlips miReader 4K. This storage device has a Lightning connector for your iPhone and iPad, a micro USB, and a micro SD slot for sharing files between Mac and Window devices. Storage on the device is handled by a micro SD card.
Apple Bringing Editorial Direction to Apple News, Hires Experienced New York Magazine Exec
Politico reported that Apple brought on Lauren Kern, an experienced editor from New York Magazine.
Tell the FCC Exactly How You Feel about Ringless Voicemail
Telling the FCC what you think is purposefully difficult, but it’s vital you do so.
Jony Ive Appointed Chancellor at Royal College of Art
He won’t be leaving Apple though; this position is more of a ceremonial thing.
Apple Watch Most Accurate Heart Rate Fitness Tracker, Sucks at Calorie Counting
The study also says Samsung’s Gear S2 smartwatch is really bad at tracking heart rate.
Apple Transforms PR Site to a 'Newsroom' and Redesigns Executive Profiles
Out is a headline-oriented list of press releases and in is a Flipboard-like “Newsroom” with cover photos and clickable tiles.
The Big Ringless Voicemail Rant - TMO Daily Observations 2017-05-25
Jeff Butts and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to make it clear exactly how they feel about ringless voicemail. Spoiler: they don’t like it.
New Apple Cartoon Looks at the Liam Recycling Robot
Apple launched a new video called “Earth Day 2017 — Does my iPhone believe in reincarnation?” It’s part of the cartoon series the company started on Earth Day earlier in May, but this one takes a look at Liam. That’s Apple’s purpose-built recycling robot that pulls iPhones apart so the components can be reused. I like this series of environmentally-themed cartoons. They’re fun, interesting, and informative. Lisa Jackson, Apple Vice President Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, tweeted the video Thursday.
Belkin Launching HomeKit Compatible WeMo Bridge This Fall
Belkin’s new commitment means you’ll be able to control WeMo smarthome devices with Siri.
Andy Grignon 10 Years Later, Reflecting on Helping to Create the iPhone
Skylar Hamilton*, writing for Mouth of the River, recently interviewed Andy Grignon, one of the original iPhone team members:
“It was terrifying to be honest! Remember we had spent years in solitude working on this thing under the strictest of Apple standards. Seeing it ‘out in the wild’ was surreal, to say the least,” says Grignon. Imagine hiding something so big for years and then the entire world not only knows about it, but they all use it. “After that feeling passed, it turned into sheer terror.”
*Yes, for those of you wondering, this is a “proud papa” moment for me, too. Forget that, though, and go read the interview. Some great stuff in there, including a tip about extending your battery life!