A lot of people, including some recent switchers, think it outrageous that they should be required to pay a subscription at all. For them £1.99 is more than enough to fund unlimited free updates and support. They are unwilling to… Read More ›
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App subscription fatigue
Unfortunately, that seems to no longer be a sustainable business model, much to my disdain. From the user’s view, paying once for an app and getting free updates for life (or at least a few years), is the ideal situation…. Read More ›
No more dive watches
I bought an Orient Mako the other day and it concluded some thoughts I had been having for some time. It wasn’t only the size of the watch which is admittedly too big for most people (45mm) or the orange… Read More ›
Where does the Apple Watch end?
Think about how Apps has been criticised over the past few years for the lack of innovation on the iPhone and iPad. Small changes and the perception that the devices should look radically different every time have led many to… Read More ›
Ring Doorbell App Packed with Third-Party Trackers
Our testing, using Ring for Android version 3.21.1, revealed PII delivery to branch.io, mixpanel.com, appsflyer.com and facebook.com. Facebook, via its Graph API, is alerted when the app is opened and upon device actions such as app deactivation after screen lock… Read More ›
The perfect iPhone?!?
I found an iPhone 3GS in a drawer and I have to say it is a revelation. That sounds ridiculous for a phone that is so old and which has been improved upon countless times, but roll it around in… Read More ›
Visualising time
A discussion has ensued in the Lost In Mobile WhatsApp group about time and the different ways in which it can be displayed. Here are some interesting examples- Timehoops Over the past few years I’ve realized that I use an… Read More ›
Remarkable Rolex ads
One of the most exciting and fun things to do when diving into the history of a watch brand is to look at their advertising. Rolex has always been a brand that has created some of the most remarkable ads… Read More ›
It went to the moon, James Bond wore it. Who cares?
Is it just me who is turned off by the thought of a watch being special because the same model went to the moon? Is it just me who feels even more turned off because a fictional film character wore… Read More ›
Not all women want women’s watches
I showed my wife a selection of women’s watches listed in a recent edition of WatchTime and she was far from impressed. She is not a girly girl, but does like feminine things when it comes to jewellery. She does… Read More ›
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