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  • iOS 19 and macOS 16 placeholders are gone, iOS 26 is imminent

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    fred1 said:
    OK, I’ll ask. Why is it OS 26 when it’s
    going to be announced and released in 2025. Why not OS 25?

    I’m going to assume it has something to do with the Mac OS numbering system. Companies often change their version numbers for a variety of reasons, usually marketing related. For example, when the Xbox 360 launched, it was actually the second generation of Xbox, competing against the PlayStation 3. But if parents were comparing an Xbox 2 to a PS3, they would probably assume the PlayStation was newer or better. So Microsoft named it Xbox 360 to avoid that direct comparison, and marketing provided a reason to justify the name.


    If Apple really is switching to OS 26, it could be a similar move. It might be about unifying the system across all devices. If an iPhone, iPad, and Mac all run OS 26, it reinforces the idea that everything is part of the same ecosystem. As for why the number 26, I’m not sure, but maybe if you count all the previous versions across major OS changes, it adds up to the 26th generation.


    fred1

  • Hands on: Apple's new FineWoven iPhone 15 cases

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    The real question is how do they wear?  I wonder if they patina? 
    That was my favorite thing about the leather cases. They look awesome patina and scared. 
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  • Apple's 'Mother Nature' sketch was a complete dud, and didn't belong in the iPhone 15 even...

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    It was intentional. Just like all their products they aren’t the first to do it. . . but when they do it they do it well.  

    This was Quality Cringe at its finest. 


    “This year, we here at Apple are  “Cook’n” up Cringe like never before! This  years cringe . . . is by far the best cringe.. we-  have- ever put in a Keynote!”
    —T.C.
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  • Sandmarc releases Titanium Edition band for Apple Watch Ultra

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    kiehtan said:
    I had a polished stainless Juukdesign (Amazing watch bands by the way) Velo band  on my stainless Apple Watch 4 and 6. Put it on the Ultra and it contrasted too much with the titanium. I ordered a brushed stainless Juukdesign band to replace it, figuring the brushed stainless would be a closer match.  After seeing this, I'm going to return the Juuk band and pick this up. Nothing will match titanium better than titanium. I'm hoping the craftsmanship measures up. 
    Actually, why don’t you check out nomad goods at www.hellonomad.com. They have great quality and I picked up both are stainless steel and their titanium Apple Watch band. I think the style is much better and the titanium craftsmanship is superb.

    I have the original titanium band and the new version 2 has a magnetic clasp. So the only thing to watch out for is when you release the buckle there’s nothing holding it on your wrist so be careful as to not let it drop and hit the floor.

    I don’t know about this new company, seems like the price is right for titanium but nomads band is amazing. 
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  • Apple uses Messages colors to bully Android users, says Google

    stephanjobsstephanjobs
    Ridiculous claim. 

    We the consumer are the only ones who can actually turn the identifying colors into a “bullying mentality”. 

    In the beginning there was only one color. Distinguishing between iMessages and a non-iMessage text became necessary as iMessages evolved. 

    In general, I think the color scheme was correct as iMessages were sent over as a “free” message that only required an internet connection while non-iMessages needed a cellular plan which cost money. 

    Blue=free message/iMessage 
    green=Cellular plan ($$$) 

    It wasn’t intended for just android users, it was a visual indicator for anything that would cost you money. 

    Green =💰 

    I appreciated the identifier. 
    To this day I have to have a plan to include SMS messages for non Apple uses. 

    If anything this is bullying. 

    What a dumb thing to suggest that Apple created this bullying mentality. 

    If anything apple solved a problem and created competition  to lower sms messaging plans. I still remember the days when was he text  messages were counted and if you went over a certain amount you were charged extra. 

    Sure, now most if not all plans include  unlimited calls and text messages, but let’s not forget that in the beginning we were all metered. 
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