technology – Michael Miller

Apple acquires Dark Sky

From Dark Sky Today we have some important and exciting news to share: Dark Sky has joined Apple. Our goal has always been to provide the world with the best weather information possible, to help as many people as we can stay dry and safe, and to do so in a way that respects yourContinue reading “Apple acquires Dark Sky”

Apple rumored to allow third-party default apps on iOS

From Mark Gurman at Bloomberg The technology giant is discussing whether to let users choose third-party web browser and mail applications as their default options on Apple’s mobile devices, replacing the company’s Safari browser and Mail app, according to people familiar with the matter. The former Android user in me is excited about this report,Continue reading “Apple rumored to allow third-party default apps on iOS”

AirPods Pro Are Now Official

From Apple Apple today announced AirPods Pro, an exciting addition to the AirPods family that features Active Noise Cancellation and superior, immersive sound in an all-new lightweight, in-ear design. As I wrote yesterday, we knew this announcement was imminent, and here it is. I love the AirPods I bought this spring, but if I wereContinue reading “AirPods Pro Are Now Official”

Relay FM Fifth Anniversary Live Show

From Relay FM on YouTube On August 23, 20 Relay FM hosts joined forces to guess the answers to a selection of tech-related questions. I’ve been following Relay FM for several years now , and its shows, and its hosts have changed my outlook technology and taught me so much. What Myke Hurley, Stephen Hackett,Continue reading “Relay FM Fifth Anniversary Live Show”

Overcast Update Released

Marco Arment shared a post on his blog yesterday detailing the latest version of Overcast, the best podcast player for iOS. The two key features for this update are the availability to share longer clips and an overhaul of the recommendation system. While the clips feature is nice, the real kicker for this update isContinue reading “Overcast Update Released”

MacStories Debuts Shortcuts Archive

From MacStories After several months of work, I’m pleased to announce the MacStories Shortcuts Archive – the official repository for shortcuts I’ve created over the years (including when they used to be called “workflows”) and which have been updated, tested for the Shortcuts app, and collected in a single place. I am a huge fanContinue reading “MacStories Debuts Shortcuts Archive”

AirPower Rumored to be Close to Reality

Per MacRumors: Hong Kong website ChargerLAB cites a “credible source” within Apple’s supply chain who claims Chinese manufacturer Luxshare Precision has started production of the AirPower. In a conversation on Chinese messaging app WeChat, the source adds he has heard the AirPower will be released soon. Almost all of the Apple pundits had written offContinue reading “AirPower Rumored to be Close to Reality”

A Quick Windows 10 Review

During the wee hours of July 29, I sat eagerly at my laptop as the freshly released Windows 10 operating system made its way onto my device. Within an hour of the Windows update icon appearing on the taskbar, I bid adieu to Windows 8 and its foibles as I greeted Windows 10 and theContinue reading “A Quick Windows 10 Review”