Dr. Simon Spence
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Studying, writing & speaking about Apple for 25+ yrs. Consultant/teacher in Ireland. Kids book author. Doctorate in Greek myth/archaeology. macinformation.com
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The “year of Apple Intelligence,” postponed at least one year (Macworld/Jason Snell)
The “year of Apple Intelligence,” postponed at least one year
Think back to the end of 2024. It was a more innocent time. Sure, after unveiling Apple Intelligence with great fanfare at WWDC in June,...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The “year of Apple Intelligence,” postponed at least one year (Macworld/Jason Snell)
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Apple and (RED) announce limited-time $3M Apple Pay partnership
Apple and (RED) announce limited-time $3M Apple Pay partnership
(RED) confirmed today that Apple will donate $5 for every qualifying purchase made via Apple Pay through December 7. Here’s how you can contribute.
more…
9to5mac.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Apple and (RED) announce limited-time $3M Apple Pay partnership
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Even I thought this was one of mine!
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Even I thought this was one of mine!
So many mobile providers in Ireland are going to be caught out this week by the introduction of the iPhone Air – which requires an eSIM. In 2025 all of the providers should offer this – but don’t.
September 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
So many mobile providers in Ireland are going to be caught out this week by the introduction of the iPhone Air – which requires an eSIM. In 2025 all of the providers should offer this – but don’t.
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Just for those who may be a little confused: This is how an American president should treat Putin.
August 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Just for those who may be a little confused: This is how an American president should treat Putin.
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Stephen Colbert is going SCORCHED EARTH right now. To RFK Jr: “Fuck you, you roid-addled nepo carnie! Fuck you, you roadkill-munching Luddite human slim jim!”
August 7, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Stephen Colbert is going SCORCHED EARTH right now. To RFK Jr: “Fuck you, you roid-addled nepo carnie! Fuck you, you roadkill-munching Luddite human slim jim!”
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iPhone 17 event scheduled for September 9, according to carrier documents
iPhone 17 event scheduled for September 9, according to carrier documents
We’ve previously suggested Tuesday, September 9 as the most likely date for the iPhone 17 event, and a new report says that internal documents held by carriers confirms this.
That would mean pre-orders on September 12, shipping on September 19 …
more…
9to5mac.com
August 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
iPhone 17 event scheduled for September 9, according to carrier documents
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The Scottish government has green-lighted one of the world’s biggest wind farms, just days after President Donald Trump ranted about “windmills” while visiting the country.
Scotland Trolls Trump With Massive New Wind Farm on His Doorstep
“Stop the windmills! You are ruining your countries,” Trump ranted days earlier while on a visit to the country.
trib.al
August 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Health aid is a small piece of America’s foreign aid, which is itself a small piece of the federal budget. In 2023, the US spent less than one percent of the federal budget on lifesaving global health programs: b-gat.es/4l9AyW1
July 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Health aid is a small piece of America’s foreign aid, which is itself a small piece of the federal budget. In 2023, the US spent less than one percent of the federal budget on lifesaving global health programs: b-gat.es/4l9AyW1
Well - let’s see.
The Apple Watch 13 in 2027 is rumored to be the first model to feature blood sugar monitoring, which Apple has rumored to be working on for years.
Apple Watch 13 may gain blood sugar monitoring in 2027
The Apple Watch 13 in 2027 is rumored to be the first model to feature blood sugar monitoring, which Apple has rumored to be working on for years.
appleinsider.com
June 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Well - let’s see.
I like this.
At WWDC 25, Apple is rumored to bring a long-time Mac app to the iPhone and iPad -- Preview.
Apple's Preview app rumored to be coming to iOS 26, iPadOS 26
At WWDC, Apple is rumored to bring a long-time Mac app to the iPhone and iPad -- Preview.
appleinsider.com
June 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I like this.
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A sad and unhappy glance at what happens if political pressure forces Apple to step back on privacy, the environment, diversity and more.
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May 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
A sad and unhappy glance at what happens if political pressure forces Apple to step back on privacy, the environment, diversity and more.
www.applemust.com/what-if-appl...
www.applemust.com/what-if-appl...
Well that took a while. Now Grandma and the school group crazys can tap away on a huge screen!
WhatsApp launches official iPad app, now available on App Store
WhatsApp launches official iPad app, now available on App Store
WhatsApp for iPad has just launched on the App Store. For the first time ever, iPad users can get a native WhatsApp experience on Apple’s tablet. Here are the details.
more…
9to5mac.com
May 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Well that took a while. Now Grandma and the school group crazys can tap away on a huge screen!
Gotta love Bruce
What I find interesting about this is how vulgar and obnoxious it is. The vast majority of Americans I have met, conservative or liberal, were polite good-mannered people. How do they vote for this boorish braggart? My fear is that he’s indicative of a fundamental change in the American character.
May 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Gotta love Bruce
Really is essential viewing…
This week’s main story is about the budget and staffing cuts being made to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.’s leadership, how those cuts will impact all of us, and some foolproof ideas for what scientists can do in the absence of totally superfluous stuff like, y’know, centrifuges.
April 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Really is essential viewing…
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This week’s main story is about the budget and staffing cuts being made to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.’s leadership, how those cuts will impact all of us, and some foolproof ideas for what scientists can do in the absence of totally superfluous stuff like, y’know, centrifuges.
April 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This week’s main story is about the budget and staffing cuts being made to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.’s leadership, how those cuts will impact all of us, and some foolproof ideas for what scientists can do in the absence of totally superfluous stuff like, y’know, centrifuges.
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This is ludicrous- ignorance or malfeasance of the highest order.
Not only is Signal very secure, their app is open source so developers can work to find any flaws or weaknesses.
#trump #signal
Not only is Signal very secure, their app is open source so developers can work to find any flaws or weaknesses.
#trump #signal
WOW! So if all else fails—attack Signal. This is what’s called stupid funny. Emphasis on STUPID.
March 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Teen Warned Not To Accept Group Chat Invites From National Security Advisors She Doesn’t Know
March 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Teen Warned Not To Accept Group Chat Invites From National Security Advisors She Doesn’t Know
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Roses are red
Violets are blue
Violets are blue
March 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Violets are blue
Our new Early Myths website is live! We’ve revamped the design and added info about our collection of thirteen children’s books. Each story tells the thrilling adventures of a hero or god from Greek mythology, all written and designed for young readers (ages 4 to 10 years old).
earlymyths.com
earlymyths.com
March 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Our new Early Myths website is live! We’ve revamped the design and added info about our collection of thirteen children’s books. Each story tells the thrilling adventures of a hero or god from Greek mythology, all written and designed for young readers (ages 4 to 10 years old).
earlymyths.com
earlymyths.com
From a branding perspective, which I know a little about, this is a disaster.
Remember that young, innovative brand with its push for batteries, panels and green energy? What it really needs is an old right-wing dude linked to it and telling everyone to buy one. Totally. #tesla #maga
Remember that young, innovative brand with its push for batteries, panels and green energy? What it really needs is an old right-wing dude linked to it and telling everyone to buy one. Totally. #tesla #maga
Elon Musk explaining cars to Trump: "It's literally like a golf cart that goes really fast."
March 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM