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A Lament For Aperture, The App We’ll Never Get Over Losing

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Daniel Kennett reminisces about Apple's discontinued Aperture software, emphasizing its unique features that revolutionized photo editing by integrating controls smoothly into the workflow. Reflecting on past tech nostalgia, he contrasts Aperture's user-friendly design with modern apps like Photos, which interrupt the editing flow. Despite technological advancements, he laments the loss of Aperture's efficiency and expresses frustration with the inadequacies of current alternatives, underscoring its lasting significance to user experience.

https://ikennd.ac/blog/2026/01/old-man-yells-at-modern-software-design/

Jony Ive Still Asks ‘What Would Steve Do?’ Despite Jobs’ Warning

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Jony Ive continues to ask himself “What would Steve do?” despite Steve Jobs advising him not to. In a BBC Radio interview, Ive reflected on their collaboration, acknowledging Jobs' demanding nature but also his strong understanding of design. Ive expressed concern about technology impeding creativity and the rapid development of AI, emphasizing the need for reflection on these changes. Since leaving his role at Apple, Ive has worked as a consultant and is now involved in an AI hardware project with OpenAI’s CEO.

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/24/jony-ive-desert-island-discs-steve-jobs/

25 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Changed the Path of the PC Forever

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Steve Jobs transformed computing 25 years ago at Macworld 2000 by unveiling Mac OS X, marking a pivotal shift for Apple and the PC world. This update addressed long-standing issues of the classic Mac OS, introducing modern features such as multitasking and a graphical interface designed for the future. Jobs' demo showcased significant innovations like the Dock and improved Finder navigation, setting the foundation for macOS and other Apple operating systems that endure today. Ultimately, the introduction of Mac OS X redefined the Mac experience for years to come.

https://www.macworld.com/article/2568010/looking-back-25-years-later-even-steve-was-wrong-about-mac-os-x.html

TSMC Founder Reveals Why Apple Chose Them Over Intel as Custom Chip Supplier

Apple chose TSMC over Intel for custom chip manufacturing in 2011 after Tim Cook criticized Intel's foundry capabilities. TSMC's responsive customer service and manufacturing strengths outweighed Intel's existing relationship with Apple for Mac processors. TSMC became the exclusive supplier for Apple's silicon, while Intel's foundry struggled, recently revamping its strategy to attract external clients.

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/30/tsmc-reveals-why-apple-snubbed-intel-chips/

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