General
For too long now this blog has been undernourished. Suffering from infrequent posts and a lack of attention.
This will now change. More time can be lavished in this project.
Pop back soon for more updates.
In the meantime, the latest phone I am rockin’ is the iPhone 11 Pro.
Although it may not be evident from the screenshot above I have upgraded to an iPhone X.
In a smaller device I have more screen space – well, the top and bottom of the screen isn’t used that well so my iPhone 7 Plus probably showed more. On the X the top is interrupted by the notch and the bottom is mostly used for the home indicator / app switcher.
I do like the gestures though. Using an SE with a physical button really grates now.
Also the OLED screen is very good. I like using apps with a dark theme just to appreciate it more.
My only beef is the price. It seems to be a trend with Apple to increase the prices little by little (MacBook Pro, iPad Pro) and the ‘pro’ phones. I am not sure how long I can afford these prices 😂
Its been a while since I last posted an update here. I guess I should start by saying that my iPhone got replaced with a model 7 plus in silver. I also got a second generation Apple Watch.
I am deeply into the Apple ecosystem now. So much so that I tried to use an Android phone (Nexus 5) for a few months and found it a real bind.
I am happy with the iPhone 7 plus as I get one to two days of use from a charge. I get the same from my Apple Watch as well.
I do wonder, however, how long I will be able to keep replacing these items as the cost seems to be increasing yearly.
At 142 days and counting I am still finding things to love about my favorite iPhone accessory.
From discreet notifications, activity tracking, through to Siri commands and more. The Apple Watch does not disappoint.
I went for the 42mm Space Grey aluminium sport edition which ships with a black strap. White and Fog straps also work well with this case colour. However the straps’ securing pin (clasp) for these is stainless steel and not the black stainless steel of the original.
The watch seems very durable. Apart from securing marks on the strap none have appeared on the case. Unlike other brands where a Titanium watch has many scratches after a few days.
Multiple straps and an Apple Watch charging station mean I have spent nearly half the original cost again on accessories.
It will be interesting to see how Apple develops this catagory. Perhaps straps will have transferable clasp pins in future so they match the case colour.
When the iPhone 6 Plus was announced I took a trip to my local Apple Store for a look. I put my iPhone 5s next to one and marveled at the difference. I picked up the 6+, rotated it, used it one handed and decided that it was too big.
Then, some weeks later, I got to try one again and this time I was smitten.
Now I have a white (and silver) 6+ with a white silicone case and the 5s is long gone.
Last weekend I found the screen protectors from the 5s and could not believe how small they were. To think the 4s was even smaller.
For some reason, when it comes to screens, bigger soon becomes the norm. From TV screens through to iPhone screens the rule holds true.
Beautiful design, hundreds of new features, and now installed.
I needn’t have worried about any watering down of the changes. It was just refinement.
For anyone with an interest in design iOS 7 will be greatly appreciated.
In the automotive industry there are regular annual events where manufacturers display their latest cars. At these events there are often so called ‘concept cars’ which show what a future car might look like. The designer’s imagination is allowed to come to the fore and potential innovations are displayed. Some concept cars are never meant for production; others are. These concept cars make us drool; these are the cars we want. This is great publicity for the manufacturer.
Many months’ later production vehicles are released to the market and only a fraction of the concept car is evident. We, the public, are a little disappointed.
The development of iOS 7 appears to be following a similar path. Effectively the ‘concept’ was released in the summer and this was a radical departure from the current iOS 6.
Then over various beta releases the elements are changed and the design moves back towards a less radical one.
Lots of publicity and excitement followed by a release that falls below expectation.
I have not experienced iOS 7 yet and hope that the final release matches (and exceeds) the original concept.
A long time has passed since my last post. I have moved through the iPhone generations to my latest; an iPhone 5 in white.
I am now looking forward to iOS 7 which, to me, looks superb. Love that Neon. So modern.
According to the American calendar ‘The Fall’ does not start until September. Screen shots will have to suffice until then.
Since my last post (ages ago) I shelled out for a black iPhone 4. This was on an 18 month contract with Orange. At times their network coverage and speed has been frustrating so I arranged for the phone to be unlocked to all networks.
Six months later and Apple have finally released the iPhone 4 in White. I wanted a white one all along so have ordered one. The old iPhone was sold on eBay.
Having been without my iPhone for over a week now has demonstrated how attached to the thing I am.
Check out Microsoft’s first store opening. From Windows 7 to their new store Microsoft pretty much copies every Apple innovation. Having been to a few Apple stores and the odd opening I can confirm that Microsoft has just implemented the Apple template. Video link below via Cult of Mac.