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  • Apple debuts third-generation Apple Pencil with USB-C charging

    Do none of you people remember this article from a few weeks back:

    https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/30/apple-pencil-3-leak-claims-changeable-magnetic-tips-are-on-the-way

    They’ll likely reintroduce pressure sensitivity via dedicated tips, so that only the people that need the function will have to pay for it. 

    We’re all going to be ok. 
    muthuk_vanalingamAlex1Nwatto_cobra
  • Apple TV+ cancels 'The Afterparty' after two seasons

    Honestly, the first season was absolutely awesome. The second one though, I feel like not having Yasper really brought down the appeal of the show. I wish they could have brought him back. 

    I’ve watched a few episodes of the new one but I just don’t feel like it has the same magic as season 1. 
    Yup. Ben Schwartz was definitely missed in season 2. I forced myself to watch every episode and the magic never arrived. RIP

    I love how ruthless Apple is being with all these middling shows. 
    byronlwatto_cobra
  • Apple TV+ cancels 'The Afterparty' after two seasons

    Xed said:
    Xed said:
    I enjoyed both seasons and fully expected a cancelation. It's not something you easily keep rehashing. If I have one question is why hadn't anyone thought to do a Rashomon-style narrative for a murder mystery a long time ago?

    Each episode was also filmed in different ways, using the language of film genres to differentiate between the retelling by each suspect.
    That wasn't until season two, where they mimiic different directors filming styles.

    At least I have the next Agatha Christie murder mystery directed by Branagh to look forward to when it hits streaming.
    The article probably didn’t phrase it in the best way, but both seasons did each episode in a different genre or sub-genere. For example: Action, Mystery, Animation, etc. The last episode of season 2 did Soap Opera which would be more TV than movie genre.
    mike1 said:
    Xed said:
    I enjoyed both seasons and fully expected a cancelation. It's not something you easily keep rehashing. If I have one question is why hadn't anyone thought to do a Rashomon-style narrative for a murder mystery a long time ago?

    Each episode was also filmed in different ways, using the language of film genres to differentiate between the retelling by each suspect.
    That wasn't until season two, where they mimiic different directors filming styles.

    At least I have the next Agatha Christie murder mystery directed by Branagh to look forward to when it hits streaming.
    Not true at all. First season was also filmed with each episode recreating a different film genre. 
    I don't recall that at all. I guess I'll have to rewatch it to see what genre or style each episode mimicked in the first season.

    edit: I checked. I see no genre theme per episode in S01, just the unique POV of the character being interviewed, like in the classic Rashoman.
    https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/the-afterparty-apple-tv-genres/

    This page lists each episode from the first season and each of the film genres they mimic. 

    You’re definitely correct about Rashomon, but the others are also correct about the film genres. 
    byronlwatto_cobra
  • iPad mini 7 could be a spec-bump instead of a full update

    When the hardware already exceeds the needs of 99.9% of the target market, what changes make sense beyond keeping the SoC current? Better than letting it wither on the vine for years.
    Having a ProMotion display and FaceID would make the iPad mini perfect.
    I completely agree. And I’ll be holding onto my Mini 6 until that happens. 
    watto_cobra
  • Kuo: Apple Watch is seeing a big sales decline year-over-year in 2023

    mayfly said:
    iOS_Guy80 said:
    mayfly said:
    Apple's problem is that everyone who wants an Apple Watch already has one. And their incremental changes aren't going to drive upgrade cycles. The Ultra was new and different, but the buy-in was a big deterrent for the mass market. Things like Micro-LED screens won't do it. A total rethink is what it will take. I can't think of anything the Apple Watch 9 offers that would even make me consider upgrading my 7 series.
    Upgraded from series 7 to series 9, really enjoying the brighter screen, faster processor, looking forward to double tap feature. WatchOS 10 takes the user interface and Watch experiencce to the next level.
    Well, since I have WatcOS 10 on my series 7, still not sold. I can see my watch screen just fine. But I'm curious about how exactly does a faster processor improve your use? I don't notice any lag at all when using my watch.
    I would also like to know the answer to that question. We’ve all made excuses to justify expensive upgrades, but this one needs a little more explanation. I’ve never wished my Series 7 was faster…not even once. 
    muthuk_vanalingamgrandact73