Tech

Well, Genmoji you knocked this one out of the park.

Slow, cold morning at work.

So for those interested here is a #homescreen view.

Big update for #OpenVibe the multi-platform social media app.

It has gained notifications! This is huge news for the all. OpenVibe allows for connecting Mastodon, BlueSky, Nostr, and Threads in one place. (Though Threads is still limited by Meta API. 🙄 I closed mine anyway.)

via the AppStore

An app update notification for Openvibe highlights new push notifications and improvements in media display and functionality.

Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Release Date Reportedly Leaked Online Alongside Release Window

Of everything in this article, this stood out to me the most shockingly.

Final Fantasy 7 is wonderful. I get it. Can we just let it die now?

A new console for it to be featured. 🤦

Are you someone that takes notes from the concerts you listen to? If so, I am looking for “beta” testers for an iOS Shortcut I have been working on the past few days.

After screen recording a section of a jam the Shortcut allows you to extract the audio to save on your Device. This can be used for note tracking purposes and more.

Reply to this threads if interested to try it.

Please boost to spread awareness!

Three white guitar-like icons are depicted on a blue square background.A black square icon features blue silhouettes of three different guitars.

Been working on an iOS Shortcut today. It has been a lesson in trial and error.

One app I am really excited to take off is OpenVibe. I would love a single app for them all.

I hope they add post editing for Masto. Excited for push notifications as well. Threads API needs to get it together!

Why is the “Stay Signed In” window in Authenticator such a liar?

We both know you will not be saving this log in.

Off to a great start in Genmoji. 🥴

A user interface for creating a new emoji, showcasing customizable hand wave options.

PSA if you have upgraded to iOS 18.2 today - You may not see as many badges for email due to this change.

If you would like to see all messages go to Settings > Notifications > Mail then

A screenshot of a smartphone's notification settings for the Mail app is shown, with options to customize alerts and the "Customize Notifications" button highlighted.A settings screen displays email notification customization options, including badge count settings for unread messages.

For your next trick Apple I would like small home screen icons with no text.

We have the big already. This should be easy peasy.

If you are into video editing check out Riveo: Video Effects Editor. It is offering a free lifetime unlock for the ~24 hours

Delete All Your Tweets with Cyd

The creator of Semiphemeral has released the app Cyd. You can use it to nuke all of your posts from the bad place to finally pull the plug. You can also use it to archive information before you do.

Instagram locks out developers of third-party consumer apps

Remember when Threads/Meta promised an open API? Use this as more proof it most likely was lip service that it is unlikely.

175 emails from being gone last week. Not to bad.

Let’s get into it!

Has anyone’s had their HomePod just stop working before? If so, how did you fix it?

Out of no where it stopped responding. Unplugging/pulling back in does nothing. Putting fingers on the top and holding does nothing. Frustrating since it really is uncommon for it to be used outside of HomeKit.

Exit not found

(I may/may not have made this joke before with all the trips we have made here.)

I think it would be helpful to have an option on our phones when it is charging to show the voltage.

Fast charge? Slow charge? Who knows!

Threads’ algorithm will focus more on the people you follow

Threads feeling that BlueSky heat.

Reddit is having some issues

Who cares?

They pulled the API. Screw um!

A few days ago I posted about cases for my iPhone 16 Pro.

Found my winner for now - Rhinoshield Crash Guard. I believe I have had one on the last three generations of phones. I like it is not an oil magnet like my Apple Silicone. Gives room for my pop socket to attach without looking like a tumor on the back.

Info here

It is crazy how fast (in my experience) Threads became a ghost town.

Listen, I’ll be brave and say it.

I hate Apple got rid of their leather case options.

How to set your domain as your handle

If have your own domain can use it as your #BlueSky handle. Time to verify yourself without paying $7 again. 😅

If you would like to follow my nonsense on #BlueSky as well I’m there. (Same as here.)

😐

A computer screen displays a message reading, "You're 0% there. Please keep your computer on," along with a loading circle.

Good lord #TheVerge….854 partners need my info?! This is insane.

A computer screen displays a privacy notice with information about data processing and consent options. 854 partners is highlighted to show insane amount of data shared

After my 14 Pro Max battery went down the tubes quickly, I am paranoid about the new phone. Though still cannot get used to 85% being my new 100% with this setting.

A charging screen displays that an iPhone's charge limit is set to 85%, with an explanation about optimizing battery lifespan.

Unsure how I can get the AirPod Hearing Protection to work.

Keeps saying too much noise while in a totally silent room.

Frustrating.

It has been awhile since I shared a #homescreen. So here’s what I have at the moment.

Thanks to BasicAppleGuy for the iPhone 16 Pro internals wallpaper.

A smartphone home screen displays apps and a weather widget overlaid on an X-ray style background of the phone's internal components.