Xbox have let you create your own custom controller in the past and have just relaunched with the new consoles. You can head over to the design lab and have a play around then order directly. I’ve played around and created a McLaren inspired one.
Should you install iOS 15 Beta 1?
As someone that likes to tinker with the latest and greatest I always tend to be honest with myself and know that I’ll end up most probably ruining my daily devices with the beta. I’m glad to report that iOS 15 Beta 1 (at least on my iPhone 11) is one of the best firstContinue reading “Should you install iOS 15 Beta 1?”
WWDC’21 A podcast interview with developers (Everyday Robots)
If you’re wondering what some great developers are thinking about after WWDC’21 check out the Everyday Robots podcast. This was a great listen and I enjoyed hearing the thoughts of developers on the announcements.
Where’s the iPad weather app in iPadOS 15?
The iPad is missing one obvious app, weather. I wish I’d thought to write this post by 9to5Mac, it’s great and gets to why I’m mystified why the iPad app isn’t there. For a company talking about removing tracking this seems like a gaping hole and I’m sure they have to working on a dedicatedContinue reading “Where’s the iPad weather app in iPadOS 15?”
How to unpair your Apple Watch in watchOS 8
Unpairing your Apple Watch is a little less obvious these days compared to watchOS 6 so I like to create a post with each release to help others. This time it’s with watchOS 8. To unpair you’ll need to head into the Watch app on iOS. Tap ‘All Watches’ Tap ‘i’ next to your watchContinue reading “How to unpair your Apple Watch in watchOS 8”
Day One gets acquired
I’ve been using Day One for years so this news that they have been acquired by the makers of WordPress is definitely interesting. As I’ve written about before WordPress looks to be pivoting towards wanting to become a social network with it’s introduction of, sigh stories. On the whole though I like Automattic as aContinue reading “Day One gets acquired”
Advice for tech blogging
This is a really great post from Matt over at Birchtree. I really agree with him here, trying not to bring others down and try your best to add something more positive to the conversation is good advice. But where I really get behind it is this quote: First off, beefy content (should make thisContinue reading “Advice for tech blogging”
M1 MacBook Air vs M1 MacBook Pro
Straight off the bat the first thing I was glad to get back was my physical function row keys. I’d struggled with the Touch Bar a lot and having quick access to volume etc is great. The only thing I miss is the loss of the launchpad button, which I used to launch apps allContinue reading “M1 MacBook Air vs M1 MacBook Pro”
A day with watchOS 8
I’ve gone all in with the beta’s this year and for the first time in a while went in with watchOS. I thought I’d share my experience of using it for a day, which may help you decide to go for it or not. Battery life This is the first thing you’re going to notice.Continue reading “A day with watchOS 8”
watchOS 8 adds a new timer screen
This was one of my wishes for watchOS. A timer mode where you could run it without it being obscured by the time when the always on display went dark. Now you can just glance and see how long is left on your current timer.