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  • Newton's August 1993 launch set the stage for what would become the iPad and iPhone

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    I hate the idea that this article attributes the concept of the Newton to Gasse. Steve Jobs was working with Hartmut Esslinger in 1984 on prototypes based on concepts Jobs wanted to bring to market which Sculley refused to consider as he myopically focused on the Mac. Gasse hyper-focused on the Mac in complete disagreement with Jobs as well.

    Jobs was already introducing the idea of LCD tablet devices with hand recognition long before Gasse got his sleezy hands on the concept.

    https://www.designboom.com/technology/hartmut-esslingers-early-apple-computer-and-tablet-designs/


    watto_cobramarklarkFileMakerFeller

  • Got a new iPhone 5s or earlier? Don't try to activate it on Verizon [u]

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    Fortunately GSM is the standard for the majority of the world. Apple just gave me a brand new iPhone 5s to replace my original phone 5s which developed the swollen battery problem. I use it as a backup travel phone to pop in local sims.
    rcfa

  • Some of Apple's 2018 iPhones may come in new colors like Blue and Orange

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    nunzy said:
    This sounds like something Android would do. Apple has too much class.
    Sure they do ...



    ... but I’m not saying that’s a bad thing. 

    It seems like an enormous amount of SKUs to keep track of, and stocked, given the storage options as well, but not insurmountable, especially not for Apple.
    nunzyronnavon b7

  • Dolby Atmos isn't on the Apple TV 4K yet, but it is a must for home theater fans

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    lorin schultz said:
    Atmos will not allow a soundbar or other simple setup to magically emulate a multi-speaker theatre array. For Atmos to provide any benefit, the playback system, including speakers, has to be configured to take advantage of it.

    The benefit of Atmos is that it changes the way the filmmaker describes where sounds are supposed to be located in physical space. Instead of assigning a specific sound to a particular channel, the mix engineer simply assigns a location for each sound. Atmos then automatically scales to the system on which it's being played. If you have a stereo playback system you'll still get stereo, even with Atmos.

    On a typical 5.1 speaker system, Atmos won't sound a lot different than the "traditional" 5.1 surround mix. Where it begins to shine is in setups with additional speakers for side fill, overhead and front elevation. These systems provide Atmos the flexibility to steer sounds into additional physical placements, including height. That can be a definite benefit, but only if you have speakers in places that take advantage of it.

    Unless you have more speakers around your room than a standard 5.1 setup, don't expect Atmos to revolutionize your listening experience.
    Thanks for the info. 

    After doing some some research it appears as though the HP is not likely to even emulate a simple ATMOS capable sound bar, to the extent that’s even a desirable option. What is clear to me, is that if Apple makes a HP with an upfiring speaker, their AirPlay 2 solution with a multiple HP setup will be easier than ever to setup a reliable, high quality, home theater ATMOS environment. Just plug in four HPs around the room, tie them together in sync with the picture, and it should be an immersive experience.
    gregoriusmAlex1N

  • Apple brings Live Listen accessibility feature to AirPods in iOS 12

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    I wonder what effect this feature has on battery life.
    sarahtailor