How To Turn Off The Beats Pill (2024)
June 27
Apple’s user guide for the Beats Pill is mysteriously missing instructions for how to power it off – here’s how (press for 1 second).
Apple’s Refreshed Beats Pill Is On Sale Today
June 27
Apple just released a new version of the classic Beats Pill, updated with modern features – packing a punch for $150.
How Siri could actually win the AI assistant wars
June 26
Check out quotes from my interview with Jared Newman on App Intents, Apple Intelligence, and Siri’s ability to compete with other assistants.
Now Available For App Intents Consulting: Hire Me For Your Apple Intelligence Integration
June 25
Looking to add Apple Intelligence to your app? Hire me as your App Intents consultant and together we’ll build the best integration possible.
Apple Testing Updated Native Actions in Shortcuts (Starting with Reminders)
June 24
Two new actions for Reminders have appeared in the second summer beta – are these a sign of more to come?
What’s New in App Intents in 2024
June 24
Here’s my breakdown of the session “What’s new in App Intents” from Apple’s WWDC’24, covering the new Spotlight features, Entities and Files integrations, Universal Links, and developer improvements.
Apple releases new Final Cut Camera app, plus smart updates to Final Cut Pro for iPad and Mac »
June 20
Apple has released a new Final Cut Camera app to tie in with Live Multicam in Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad – and the Mac version has new smart features as well.
Arc Search Updated To Be Usable on iPad, Tablet Design Comes Later »
June 20
The Browser Company has updated Arc Search to work on iPad – but they’re leaving a fully “reimagined” tablet version for later and getting you a usable version now.
Roundup of App Intents developer sessions from WWDC’24
June 18
Check out links to every session relevant to App Intents available at WWDC for 2024.
My Mind Map of the WWDC’24 Keynote
June 16
Check out my mind map of notes captured during the WWDC’24 keynote.
The Talk Show Live From WWDC 2024 »
June 14
Check out the discussion between John Gruber and Apple executives about everything just announced at WWDC.
Thank You For Coming to My Shortcuts Meetup!
June 12
The Shortcuts User Group meetup at WWDC was a great success – thank you to everyone!
Apple Intelligence in under 2 minutes: Did they fix Siri?
June 10
After the WWDC keynote, I filmed this quick video summarizing what’s new with Apple Intelligence.
This Tuesday: My Shortcuts User Group Meetup at WWDC »
June 6
Join me and developer friends near WWDC this Tuesday – there’s good gear, good food, and good times to be had!
The New Craft Design Technology Multifunctional Pen from Ugmonk »
June 6
Ugmonk has a new 3-in-1 pen/pencil available – this looks great with the Gather system.
FINPAC Dual Sleeve Carrying Case For iPad and MacBook »
June 6
Tim Chaten recommended this dual-sleeve laptop/tablet bag – I’m testing it out at WWDC.
How to Use ChatGPT With Siri on Your iPhone »
June 6
Nelson Aguilar from CNET shares how to take advantage of all that ChatGPT has to offer – using today’s tech, like Shortcuts.
Apple USB-C to SD Card Reader »
June 5
This USB-C to SD Card Reader is the lifeline of a video creator, especially if you’re on-the-go with your iPad Pro or iPhone.
Updated in the Shortcuts Library: Apple Developer shortcuts
June 5
Updated in the Shortcuts Library: my Apple Developer shortcuts used for diving into sessions (and takings screenshots).
Check out Devon Dundee’s updated Watch History Journal shortcut »
June 5
Devon has updated his excellent Watch History Journal shortcut to support the new Shortcuts actions that just came to Sequel.