I’m not seeing a way to control what information is shared with NameDrop. It looks like everything in your contract is shared. If I’m missing something, please let me know.
I’m really glad to see the way iOS/iPadOS 16 have separated the Upgrade to 17 from the Update section. Now it’s obvious that the Upgrade isn’t required and won’t be done automatically even when Automatic updates are turned on.
My Quick Thoughts on Today’s Apple Event
First, I think Apple’s efforts towards the environment are excellent. The use of recycled materials, lowering carbon footprints, etc. are all things I am happy to hear about, and this is part of Apple’s DNA.
As far as the iPhone and Apple Watch product announcements themselves, nothing blew me away. I think it’s because most of what they’ve done is incremental. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a lot they’re doing that I would like to have, but nothing I’d replace my Series 7 Watch and iPhone 14 Pro for yet. Like when I went from the iPhone XR to the 14 Pro, I think these new upgrades are great for those who are a few versions behind and are ready for a new model. But for me, I’m more ready for the new features in the forthcoming OS upgrades, like a Snoopy watch face!
If a headline includes a phrase like “here’s what you need to know,” I am likely to say out loud, “no, I don’t!” and move on. If the introduction to an article says something like, “read on to find out more” I probably won’t.
Now get off my lawn.
Every time there is an Apple Event, I wish they would prove the assumptions in rumors wrong, like the name of the next iPhone. They usually announce more and better stuff than the rumors though. I don’t really pay much attention to the rumors. I’d rather get the right info from the source when it is ready to be announced by them.
I have had an Apple Watch since the first version (and Series 3, 5, and 7 after that), and I have yet to find a Watch face that I *love.* Some can be cool, some are nice, but nothing that blows me away. Which surprises me, as great as Apple generally is at design. Maybe watchOS 10 will improve that, I do like the Snoopy/Peanuts one and the better use of the full face overall might improve things.
Having grown up in New York, I understand why there are many in the U.S. who feel like it’s “the end of summer.” But here in Houston and places like it, not even close, weather-wise. Hopefully in a couple of weeks the weather here will be more normal and we can start enjoying it for a change.
I think it’s funny that there’s a big battle in the Texas GOP over Ken Paxton. I mean, if he’s prevented from being AG and running anymore, it’s not like they won’t get someone else who is just as radical, or even more so. The chances of a Democrat winning the seat are probably less than the margin of error.
Some people see darkness when it’s only a passing shadow.
Here’s one for all those living rent-free in my head, including the person who first said to me, “why are you letting them live rent-free in your head???”