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 ›
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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 ›
The Secretive Company That Might End Privacy as We Know It
His tiny company, Clearview AI, devised a groundbreaking facial recognition app. You take a picture of a person, upload it and get to see public photos of that person, along with links to where those photos appeared. The system —… Read More ›
Selling Hedonism in Postwar America
Before World War II, the U.S. was notoriously dominated by puritanical values that elevated productivity and denigrated pleasurable consumption. In the postwar period, marketing and advertising experts pushed back against this value system. Among the most important figures in this… Read More ›
The complete guide to Omega
For the more worldly adventurers out there, Omega’s Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M combines facets of cartography, expeditionary planning, and ocean-inspired accents, to create something absolutely wondrous. A robust 43-millimeter stainless-steel case, integrated blue rubber strap, and solid polished link make… Read More ›
Three half marathon Apple Watch Series 5 battery tests
All in all, I was extremely satisfied with battery life performance from the Apple Watch Series 5, especially with the always-on display activated. As always, your mileage may vary — and for the better if you finish the race faster!… Read More ›
