Apple Watch, Apple Watch Bands BasicAppleGuy Apple Watch, Apple Watch Bands BasicAppleGuy

The Bands Put on a Show

At Apple’s September 15 Apple Watch & iPad event, Apple introduced, for the first time, three entirely new bands: The Solo Loop, The Braided Solo Loop, & the Leather Link. They also refreshed their existing Sport Bands, Sport Loops, Leather Loop, Modern Buckles, & Nike & Hermès band offerings with new fall colours.

Read More
iPod touch, iPhone, App Store, Apps BasicAppleGuy iPod touch, iPhone, App Store, Apps BasicAppleGuy

My First Four Apps

On July 10, 2008, I shot out of bed and ran over to my Mac, plugged in my iPod touch, and eagerly installed the latest version of iPhoneOS, iPhoneOS 2.0, the software version that introduced the mobile App Store. Of the 500 apps available on launch day, these are some of the first four applications I downloaded on that very first day.

Read More
Apple Retail, Apple Store, COVID-19 BasicAppleGuy Apple Retail, Apple Store, COVID-19 BasicAppleGuy

Apple Store Reopening Timeline: August

A trend seen throughout August was the temporary closure of retail locations. Globally, several locations would temporarily close for 4-14 days before reopening to the public. August also saw a significant slowdown in Apple Stores closing indefinitely due to increasing COVID-19 cases. However, several US states and Spain saw such closures as higher COVID-19 case rates continued in localized areas.

Read More