Author Archives
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What It Was Like to Sell Apps Online in 2003
Apple likes to claim that the App Store replaced the system of selling software in physical boxes in stores and over the mail. But it’s not true. My experience selling apps before the App Store was not unique or new… Read More ›
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Humans of New York
I may be the last person in the world to discover Humans of New York, but it is an inspirational resource which explores the lives of real people. No celebrities, no fanfare, just real life. And it finally makes Instagram… Read More ›
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iOS (Dynamo): understand your iPhone battery status instantly
Dynamo wallpapers utilise automation Shortcuts to change dynamically based on your iPhones battery life, and when your phone is on charge. Not only does this create a delightful interaction, it also improves visual communication of the charging cycle. Take your… Read More ›
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McGST Podcast Episode 62 (The need to create)
The need to create is undeniable for many of us… Music by Tom Munch.
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Thanks
On 31st January 2002 I uploaded my first web post and I don’t even want to think about how many I have written since that time. I suspect it is more than 15,000, and likely much higher, but in that… Read More ›
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$89.6 billion
iPhone 11 ProApple Watch series 6 (44mm stainless steel)iPad Air (2020)Apple Pencil 2MacBook Air M1Apple TV 4th generationiPhone XApple Watch series 6 (40mm stainless steel)MacBook 2017iPhone 7iPhone 7AirPods ProAirPods ProAirPods Pro The above is a list of the Apple products… Read More ›
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Buy the product, not the idea
“Ad Maiora is an automatic watch integrated with a number of superb smart functions suitable for day-to-day life.” If you pre-order the Ad Maiora you will pay €539 with the future retail price quoted as €1100. It is an intriguing… Read More ›
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Don’t ever buy an Apple Watch strap again
I own many watch straps, far too many, and they tend to either have 20mm or 22mm lug widths. This is standard in the watch industry with a few anomalies which can be annoying, but most people who own a… Read More ›
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AmazFit Neo review
The AmazFit Neo costs £29.99 (using a £10 Amazon discount) and comes with a surprising set of specifications for the price- Up to 37 days of battery life (37!)Always on displayAll day heart rate monitoringSleep trackingBacklight50m water resistanceNotificationsStep counts and… Read More ›
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How good is the iPad Air?
I have owned the new iPad Air for a couple of weeks and have been more than a little impressed by the way it works. The design is sweet enough with modern sharp edges and it feels good in the… Read More ›
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