From iPad the Kindle
Switched to the Amazon Kindle from the iPad mini as my dedicated eReader. Here are some meandering thoughts about why I made this decision and my first impressions upon switching.
GhostCover for iPad Pro
My impressions on using the GhostCover for the iPad Pro’s Magic Keyboard. TL;DR: slightly “mushier”, but I love it!
Has the Magic Worn Off?
I've had a chance to field-test the Magic Keyboard these past three months in a variety of environments: my living room, my kitchen, my bedroom (these are pandemic times after all), and formed some impressions about the keyboard and how it compares to Apple’s other offering: the Smart Keyboard Folio.
iPad Pro 12.9” 2015 v. 2020
The iPad has been around since Late 2015, and multiple software and hardware iterations have helped to radically transform not just the product, but Apple’s approach to computing.
Native Union Stow Slim
Native Union has released a pair of elegant and minimalist sleeves for the iPad. Here are my thought on these as a premium sleeve for your iPad.
Dark Noise
Dark Noise is an easy-to-use and straightforward ambient noise app developed for iOS (available on iPad, iPhone, and... iPod Touch (I guess)). It's a well-crafted app that features over 40 different ambient sounds and integrates into Shortcuts and Apple's widget framework for easy accessibility.
The Gadget of the Pandemic
The unassuming $329 iPad 10.2" (aka iPad 7th Generation, aka "the budget iPad") might well be, as Brian Chen dubbed it, "the Gadget of the Pandemic.”
Elusive Obviousness
Discovering and capturing that elusive obviousness in design has always been a signature in Apple’s products.