Category: Tech
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Motorola introduces the best looking foldable
I always loved my Razr back in the day and I have almost bought their last foldable several times, if it had a better camera I might have already. Their new release looks promising, that smaller screen on the outside looks like it can handle most things on the go then the bigger folded screen…
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It might soon be time to say goodbye to Reddit
Wow, what a shockingly bad move from Reddit in charging for their API this way. The maker of Apollo has posted their new potential charges from Reddit for API use and based on this Apollo will have to shut down. That’ll be the day I stop using Reddit and what a shame that they can…
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All I want from iOS 17
With WWDC ‘23 less than a week away (Apple forgot my invite again 😀) I wanted to share my only wish list item for iOS 17. A fix to display zoom. I’ve documented this a lot on the site in posts like this and this. Even if I switched to a larger device from my…
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LG utilises planned obsolescence: don’t buy a TV from LG
I don’t rant too much on here (and this isn’t one) but I wanted to share an experience with owning an LG 55” OLED and how I wouldn’t have bought it had I known their view on long term support. I picked it up in 2017 and after the panel experienced issues it was replaced…
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An Apple headset will always be a niche product
My experience with VR is via the PSVR and the more I think about Apple VR the more I still think it’s a very niche product that is going to appeal to a relatively small chunk of the Apple user base. This is still going to be a lot of people but Apple bringing one…
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The best place to sell your HomePod
I’ve completely stopped using my HomePods and actually sold them. I had nothing but issues with the latest round of software updates on my original ones. I had them paired to an Apple TV using ARC with the TV so I could use them with all of my inputs but it got to the point…
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Using the Apple Care Express Replacement Service (ERS)
So, I’m typing this on a new iPhone 13 Mini. I’ve been happily using my iPhone 13 Mini for over a year but when my phone disconnected from Bluetooth and I heard the sound coming from the speakers I realised something was wrong. On listening to more audio I realised that they were really badly…
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When does the iPhone become too expensive?
I don’t follow the rumours too closely these days but increasing the prices of the iPhone Pro models to further extend it past the Plus model seems like it’s on the cards. Here in the UK the Pro is already over £1000, which to me is too expensive especially if you’re looking at a year…
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Sony launching a half way house mobile device
This is an odd announcement. I love the look of the device but it’s purpose is to stream games over Wi-Fi that are already installed on your PS5… I have to assume this is a step 1, before Sony announce a game pass competitor that has full on game streaming. I hope it isn’t too…
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Using a case on the iPhone 13 Mini takes away it’s biggest benefit
I’ve been using both the peak design everyday case and Apple leather one on my iPhone 13 Mini in between periods of not using one at all. It struck me yesterday whilst out walking how light and comfortable in the pocket it felt to have to not have a case. Using a case almost takes…
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Is the iPhone 14 Plus a flop?
As a user and fan of the iPhone Mini form factor I was keen to see how the iPhone 14 Plus experiment was doing, then it dawned on me that I’ve never actually seen one being used in public – have you? I see the iPhone Mini out in public on an almost weekly basis…
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Hands on with Logic Pro on the iPad Mini
This is a very good write up from The Verge. I haven’t had much time to mess around with Logic Pro but in the time I did have I was impressed with the interface and ease of use.
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Should you share your photography on Unsplash?
If you’re following along then you’ll know that I did an experiment using Unsplash to share my photography. What I’ve found is that it’s made no difference to the engagement with my photography. Whilst it’s cool that some of my images are being used in projects or wallpapers I have seen no benefits anywhere else.…
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iPhone battery health degradation
I’ve had my iPhone 13 Mini for over a year and when I was at Star Wars Celebration it went from 100% battery health to 99%, almost a year but it finally dropped. Since then it’s fallen off a cliff and just a month later I’m at 96%. It happens, I’m just surprised how quickly…
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Is the only point of the iPhone 14 Plus to push consumers towards the Pro?
I had a play around with some phones yesterday and one I can’t wrap my head around is the iPhone 14 Plus. I was interested in trying the iPhone 14, Pixel 7a and 14 Plus vs my Mini. Turns out they are all too big but it got me thinking about who the 14 Plus…
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