Re: Opinion: Are subscription-based apps the future, or will they implode?

2017-08-16 Thread E.T.
Its a mixed bag. Some types of apps may be better suited for a subscription plan. Media for example. But there are many that should remain one-time purchases. For every 100 developers that jump on board, we probably see more than half drop out. In preparation for a new iPhone and iOS

Re: Apple to spend $1bn on original content and produce up to 10 new shows over the next year, according to report

2017-08-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
now, this is an arena where Apple can start filtering positive images into popular culture. For allot of those who do not understand adaptive technology,, its because they have not seen the technology in use. have a restaurant scene? put a couple at a table, one with a service animal or a cane

Re: Opinion: Are subscription-based apps the future, or will they implode?

2017-08-16 Thread lenron brown
I agree with what the person said in this article. I wouldn't mind paying every so often for a major update, but having everything as a monthly fee would get to be a bit much after a while. On 8/16/17, M. Taylor wrote: > 9to5Mac - Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 6:41 AM > Opinion: Are subscription

How to Stop News Alerts on iPad and iPhone Showing on Lock Screen

2017-08-16 Thread M. Taylor
OS X Daily - Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 11:49 AM How to Stop News Alerts on iPad and iPhone Showing on Lock Screen iOS Apple News defaults to pushing 'news' alerts and notifications to your devices lock screen, this is why sometimes you may pick up an iPad or iPhone and have various "News" noti

Apple to spend $1bn on original content and produce up to 10 new shows over the next year, according to report

2017-08-16 Thread M. Taylor
9to5Mac - Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 2:45 AM Apple to spend $1bn on original content and produce up to 10 new shows over the next year, according to report Apple appears to be taking original content production very seriously. Building on significant talent hires, the Wall Street Journal write

Opinion: Are subscription-based apps the future, or will they implode?

2017-08-16 Thread M. Taylor
9to5Mac - Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 6:41 AM Opinion: Are subscription-based apps the future, or will they implode? The decision of the popular writing app Ulysses to switch from a one-off purchase to a monthly or annual subscription has attracted a great deal of criticism. Here's a sprinkling

Re: Apple Watch 3 to use E-SIm for LTE, phone calling not supported

2017-08-16 Thread lenron brown
Same here well I will keep it on my wish list for now. The fact that I will be able to get it directly from T-Mobile is a major plus. On 8/16/17, Scott Granados wrote: > Lenron, you still should be able to. Remember you can still connect back to > the phone over bluetooth and with a 60 foot rang

Re: Apple Watch 3 to use E-SIm for LTE, phone calling not supported

2017-08-16 Thread Scott Granados
Lenron, you still should be able to. Remember you can still connect back to the phone over bluetooth and with a 60 foot range or more that’s pretty useful. Outside that you should be able to use the data channel for Skype or FaceTime. Most things on the watch are data driven anyway. I like

Re: Apple Watch 3 to use E-SIm for LTE, phone calling not supported

2017-08-16 Thread Scott Granados
Well actually Gary the features they leave out usually make sense including in this case. Let’s review. First, the HSPA. /3G wasn’t supported because the initial chipsets were awful. Also very little was deployed across the network. Then LTE was with held until the 5, do you remember h

Re: Apple Watch 3 to use E-SIm for LTE, phone calling not supported

2017-08-16 Thread lenron brown
I was all excited about the damn watch because I figured I would be able to make calls from it. I was for sure going to get one, hell even if I am able to use it for facetime it still might be a go. I have been hoping apple would make a watch where I didn't need the phone around all the time. On 8

Re: Bluetooth Keyboards

2017-08-16 Thread Harry Bell
Thanks! Practical advice! > On 16 Aug 2017, at 19:51, Tom Frank wrote: > > I’m not certain about your keyboard, but try normal VO commands such as VO > spacebar two times for a double click. When I forget some of the commands, I > just keep my phone next to the keyboard and I can always reach

Re: Bluetooth Keyboards

2017-08-16 Thread Tom Frank
I’m not certain about your keyboard, but try normal VO commands such as VO spacebar two times for a double click. When I forget some of the commands, I just keep my phone next to the keyboard and I can always reach over and do a two finger double tap. WWW; what Works Works. Tom Frank > On Aug

Re: Apple Watch 3 to use E-SIm for LTE, phone calling not supported

2017-08-16 Thread E.T.
Ask him. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say God did it." --Carl Sagan E-mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 8/16/2017 11:05 AM, gary-melconian wrote

RE: Apple Watch 3 to use E-SIm for LTE, phone calling not supported

2017-08-16 Thread gary-melconian
Tersting that aple is always taking out features from the devices. I really wonder wht in the hell tim cook is thinking. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you fee

Apple Watch 3 to use E-SIm for LTE, phone calling not supported

2017-08-16 Thread Scott Granados
Interesting article about the cellular connection that will be added to the Apple Watch 3. Looks like an LTE and non LTE version will be available. No direct phone calling support but no reason SIP or other IP based calling solutions (FaceTime) won’t work. Read more here. https://9to5mac.co

Re: Bluetooth Keyboards

2017-08-16 Thread Harry Bell
I have been using my Rii mini Bluetooth keyboard (the one about the size of an iPhone 5s) for a few days now and it is certainly a cheap and handy way to navigate my iPhone on the hoof! I had never seen it till this week, so I'm unsure whether they've changed it or not. Below is a copy of their