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  • Ex-Apple engineer explains why the first iPhone didn't have copy and paste

    shaminoshamino
    Beats said:
    It’s insane how much work Apple has to do to invent the first iPhone. Swiping, scrolling and pinch-to-zoom were insanely great innovations.
    Apple may have been the first to deploy these technologies on a consumer device, but they didn't invent it.

    Before there was any iPad/iPhone, we were all fascinated by multitouch UI demos produced by Jeff Han (researcher at NYU and founder of Perceptive Pixel, which was since acquired by Microsoft).  For example:

    I don't think Apple ever used Jeff Han's code, and modern multitouch display panels use a completely different technology from what Han was using, but I can guarantee that lots of important people there (like the rest of us) saw these videos and drew inspiration from them.  Including swiping, scrolling and pinch-to-zoom operations.
    williamlondon

  • Elon Musk wants Apple to bend more App Store rules for X

    shaminoshamino
    If anybody really cares, I'm sure they can subscribe via the web site and avoid the mobile app altogether.

    And if not, why not?
    williamlondonkillroywatto_cobraFileMakerFeller

  • These ultra-rare Apple sneakers can be yours -- for $50,000

    shaminoshamino
    Wow.  Apple's random marketing schwag is bringing in big bucks.  I wonder how much anyone will pay for my used "Shop Different" shirt from the opening day of the first Apple Store (Tysons Corner, Virginia).  :smile: 

    I've got some pristine marketing schwag from other companies, but somehow I doubt they'll ever become collectibles.

    Anybody want a set of Kia branded earbuds?  :smile: 
    FileMakerFellerbyronlwatto_cobra

  • Pre-Apple Jobs and Woz check sells for $135,000

    shaminoshamino
    bloggerblog said:
    I used counter checks before, I remember having to handwrite my account number in a blank area on the check, I do not remember the number being printed on the check.

    You're obviously older than me.  When I opened my first checking accounts (in the early 90's), the bank had a laser printer with a MICR toner cartridge.  They printed a few sheets containing (I think) 3 checks each for me to use as starters while waiting for the officially printed ones to arrive in the mail.
    baconstangwatto_cobra

  • How to delete apps from the Apple Vision Pro

    shaminoshamino
    AppleInsider said:
    Most of the apps built into visionOS cannot be deleted, but Apple does make an exception for two of them. You do have the option to delete Keynote from the Apple Vision Pro, as well as Encounter Dinosaurs.
    I am surprised by this.  Logically, you should be able to delete all but Settings and the App Store (since you clearly need some way of being able to put-back anything you deleted).

    But maybe this is just for version 1.0 - to make sure early adopters don't preemptively blow away stuff before they have a chance to use it and possibly realize it's useful.
    watto_cobra