18 Things You Didn’t Know Your iPhone Could Do
18 iPhone features you might not know.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/iphone-tips-tricks/
Mac
About macOS and Applications for Apple Mac computers.
Bildhuus Aspect
Aspect: A new photo organization software replacing outdated star ratings and color labels. Features include peer-to-peer synchronization, automated storage, standard metadata, and no subscriptions. Emphasizes transparency and user control over photos, with an intuitive collection system for easy organization. Developed by former Nik Software employees, promoting accessibility across devices.
Browse Your Mac’s Log With LogUI
LogUI Overview: LogUI is a lightweight Mac log browser for analyzing system logs, ideal for troubleshooting bugs and events. It simplifies log access compared to Console, allowing focused extracts. Users can set parameters like event time, duration, max entries, and filter by subsystem. Logs can be copied or saved for later reference. The tool is still in early release with limited features but is user-friendly for beginners.
https://eclecticlight.co/2025/03/14/browse-your-macs-log-with-logui/
How Apple Works: Inside the World’s Biggest Startup
Apple is a highly successful yet secretive company, known for a ruthless corporate culture that emphasizes accountability and swift decision-making. Following a MobileMe failure, Steve Jobs held the team accountable, highlighting Apple's unforgiving environment where performance is paramount. With over 50,000 employees and significant annual revenue, Apple operates like a startup, maintaining simplicity in its structure and processes. Jobs’s leadership style fosters direct responsibility (the “DRI” approach) and an agile, focused mindset that allows for quick adaptations and innovations. Despite Jobs's strong influence, the company is preparing for life after him by institutionalizing his methods through initiatives like Apple University. Employees are committed to Apple's mission, although the workplace can be intense, promoting a culture of high expectations and responsibility.
‘Framous’ for Mac Is the Best Way to Frame Your Screenshots
Framous is a new Mac app for easily adding device frames to screenshots. It features drag-and-drop functionality, auto-detection of devices, bulk export, quick customization, and Shortcuts support for automation. Available for free with basic frames, it offers a one-time purchase or subscription for additional frames. Overall, it's a valuable tool for enhancing the presentation of screenshots.
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/25/framous-mac-app-device-screenshots/
Michael Tsai
Premium Apple hardware criticized for software issues. Users report performance problems, overheating, and bugs in Apple apps, indicating systemic decline in quality. Concerns raised about Apple's design focus shifting from user experience to marketing efficiency.
https://mjtsai.com/blog/2025/03/04/premium-hardware-subpar-software/