Showing 61 - 70 of 158
Seagate Wireless --- not quite what I hoped
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 06/01/2016
» We start 2016 with the usual predictions about Apple: no innovation, low share prices (not as low as 2008) and estimates of falling iPhone sales as if that were it. We should have a better idea later this month with the quarterly financial figures. In the meantime, there are predictions that Apple will buy Tesla, with some analysts speculating on which companies Apple should buy. Some never learn.
Not just a pimped up iPad
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 02/12/2015
» Every time Apple releases a new product, some of the more excitable publications expect a magic bullet. Not even the iPhone was an instant success, with several commentators suggesting it would not sell and Apple would be doomed.
More on the iPad Pro
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 09/12/2015
» Let me first correct an error I made last week: the iPad Pro 32GB with Wi-Fi is of course not the same price as the 128GB version: 30,900 and 36,900 respectively. The 128GB Pad Pro with Wi-Fi and cellular access is 41,900 baht. It is this version that I have been using. The ease with which I am able to work is impressive.
Apple Awards, updates and releases
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 16/12/2015
» Apple announced its 2015 App Awards last week, and Periscope is the top iPhone app. There was also a local list and the top local iPhone app was Enlight. Simple Machines was the top app for the iPad. I have both and am not surprised they were award winners.
An Apple in the stockings
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 23/12/2015
» Greetings to all readers who celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or any other festival, including New year. When hunting for gifts, I try and make things easy by selecting a few possibilities, thinking about it at home, then rushing to the stores at the last minute.
The shape of things to come
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 30/12/2015
» In the late 70s county forces in the UK were given access to the Police National Computer (PNC) when it came online. This allowed quicker checking for stolen cars or for criminals who were wanted.
Picture perfect iPhones
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 25/11/2015
» I was told last weekend about an Apple replacement programme for the iPhone 6 Plus (not the latest 6s Plus). A small number of these iPhones have a component that may fail causing photos to look blurry. The lens floats in a magnetic field, allowing it (normally) to have a rapid auto-focus capability. There is speculation that this might be the root of this rare problem.
New editing possibilities in photos on Macs
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 14/10/2015
» Now that OS X has been updated to El Capitan (version 10.11) I have been indulging myself with the new extensions for Photos that I mentioned last week. This means expanding the functions of the operating system or applications that were used on Mac OS -- before OS X. I already have a number of extensions, most are from Apple, but a few have arrived from third party sources. These are all shown in System Preferences -- Extensions, in the following panels available: All, Actions, Finder, Photos, Share Menu and Today.
Quarterly financial results next week
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 21/10/2015
» Next Tuesday, Oct 27, Apple will announce its fiscal 4th quarter earnings at 2pm Cupertino Time (5pm New York). That is 4am here on Wednesday (9pm GMT +7). After the announcements, there is always a question and answer session in which Tim Cook and Luca Maestri do their best to fend off questions about future products. I expect there will be questions about the Apple Car, which may or may not exist. There will be a live audio webcast of the event at investor.apple.com.
Apple facts, hints and tips
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 28/10/2015
» Apple has just announced its 4th quarter results. These should be available in several online sources by now. Income will come from hardware such as iPhones and Macs, and services. Some sales figures, such as the Apple Watch, will all be included in an "Other" section.