For maybe the first time ever, iPhone order day was totally chill. I put together the pre-preorder last night, woke up as normal for work this morning, realized at 8:08am that pre-orders had started, opened the Apple Store app on my phone (no wait), and like three clicks later I was done. No drama.
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It occurred to me watching today’s presentation that this is the first year where the iPhone’s Pro models feel like they were actually made for professionals. The “extras” Allison is referring to used to be the marquee features of the newest lineup — the Dynamic Island, the Action button, etc — but are now seriously professional features. The latest additions and the reasoning behind their inclusion all felt completely alien to me.
I felt this too. I’m glad for others to use them, but many “Pro” features are likely lost on me.
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This feature opens up a few creative possibilities, but the most obvious use case is the ability to create simple jump cuts within the same video, eliminating the need to edit the cuts together in post. By pausing a video and changing the framing, you’re performing the edit during the shoot instead of in post. This could significantly speed up turnaround time for rough videos shot using iOS 18’s default Camera app.
Ooh, nice!
🆕📝 First Thoughts on ‘It’s Glowtime’
I'll probably watch it again to see what I missed, but here's my first impression. TL;DR: It was a fun Apple Event with thinner, lighter, better gadgets. Nothing "blowaway" — except perhaps some sweet health features — but pretty good iterations overall.
Hold up, gotta go pre-order some AirPods. I’m so intrigued by their no-ear-tips-but-still-noise-cancelation magic. 🎧
‘It’s Glowtime’ Event Day! The command center is ready and I’ll be reacting live in this thread. You can also refresh this page to follow along! 🧵
I can’t wait to see more photos of the new “The Observatory” at Apple Park from folks there today. Their architecture is so beautiful and timeless. Hoping we’ll get some analysis from @michaelsteeber@mastodon.social too! I like that we see the campus grow every few years. (Via MacStories)
New friends, new climbs, and mega fun at the Rumney Craggin’ Classic this weekend, put on by the @americanalpine! 📷
🔗 How to Get Lots of Internet Points // Lou Plummer // louplummer.lol
My technique for getting Internet points through blogging is to try my best to be interesting and prolific. I want to meet real people and have real conversations. I like it when I write something that is measurably popular because it increases the chances of those things happening. I also take pride in writing what I hope are helpful technical articles with the hope of helping someone find a useful tool or technique that makes their work easier.
I saw two different rainbows on my drive home today! (Three if you count the double rainbow) 🌈 📷
🆕📝 ‘It’s Glowtime’ Apple Event Bingo, HeyDingus Edition
Wanna play along? You could get your name immortalized on my site! I hope all your iPhone-related dreams come true today.
A manifesto, a review's review, a YouTube channel launch, a couple of podcasts, a rock climb, and a way to get a custom shortcut and save kids from cancer all in one!
Remember when we heard about the rumor that Shortcuts was going to get a natural language-based editor? That hasn’t appeared in the Shortcuts app itself, but it’s kinda what Apple Intelligence is going to be once Siri and App Intents are pieced together into it. 🤓
🆕📝 Humility Is Better Late Than Never
Overcast's Marco Arment reflects on the negative feedback he received about its relaunch, and how he's been resolving his mistakes.
🆕📝 Crashing Clockwise #570: ‘It’s a Worm’
External storage preferences, favorite collaboration tools, smartphone upgrade enticement, Skynet predictions, old clothing, and our future tech support needs. This week *really* ran the gamut.
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As we write out the potential options to solve the problem, we typically eliminate specific options based on what we know about the situation. Perhaps it is a budget issue or an infrastructure limitation. The more we can get down on paper (digital or analog) the more likely we are to come up with the best options.
Yup. Slowing down and thinking through things logically to get them on the page helps me to organize and solidify my thoughts.
It’s not done yet, but I’ve got a fresh design going at heydingus.net. You’ll see what’s new if you click into a specific page or post, like here! There’s tweaking to do, but I’m excited about where it’s going. Let me know if you see any weirdness. (And check it out on different screen sizes! 😉)
🆕📝 HeyDingus for Relay for St. Jude for Ending Childhood Cancer for 2024
Yo. You can get custom shortcuts for donations made to my campaign, or join my blogging pledge drive for St. Jude. Check it out…for the kids!
🔗 Konfetti Explorations // Marisabel Munoz // marisabel.nl
When, exactly, did reading become about quick digestion instead of deep reflection? When did we stop savoring beautifully crafted sentences, inhaling their ephemeral essence? What happened to the celebration of beautiful prose? When did practicality overshadow our appreciation for writing as an art form, rather than merely a tool for sales? When did we sell ourselves to the corporate machine, diluting our language to attract those who have no time? The answer to all these questions, it seems, is this: “It was all for the money.”
Gruber was right, this George Clooney and Brad Pitt interview with GQ is a good read.
🆕📝 Gratitude Comes From the Top
An illuminating show of character from Steve Jobs back in the day could be instructional to Apple today.
Creativity is how we make sense of the world around us. We only have one you and one chance to know the world you know.
Is this getting a little too “live, laugh, love”? Fuck it. Embrace the cringe. Stop blowing out your own candle. You know whose opinion about your art is more important than just making it?
Fucking no one’s.
🆕📝 Blaugust 2024 Retrospective
The final one. [Whew!]
🆕📝 Back to Ohio and Wedding Bound!
After three years away, I'm finally heading back to visit the old stomping grounds.
🆕📝 Simple Scan Aped My Shortcut
And I'm not even mad about it.