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Philips Brilliance 329P9H
Monitors equipped with a USB-C socket with Power Delivery function allowing to charge the computer with one cable are becoming more and more common. However, not all monitors are compatible with every computer. Sometimes even the presence of a USB-C connector does not guarantee that you can connect it to your MacBook Pro with just one cable to transfer an image and charge your computer. Then you need to use a Display Port or HDMI adapter. So I appreciate those monitors that actually allow me to connect only one USB-C cable to my MacBook Pro and not to worry about anything else (of course I'm exaggerating here), and I had the opportunity to test it for the last two months. It was Philips Brilliance 329P9H.
Thule Crossover 2 Boarding Bag
Thule travel accessories have been on my blog for years. Their hallmark is a very nice minimalist design, functionality and durability The backpacks I described five years ago still look like new. What's more, Thule has bags and backpacks for virtually every circumstance, I found that out recently when I was looking for something that I could conveniently pack my entire set of devices I use in my school programming lessons.
Sonos Move
Sonos speakers are well known to MyApple readers, recently we have described, among others, the Sonos One models. Recently the company presented its latest product, the Sonos Move speaker, which I had the opportunity to test intensively in recent weeks.
One, or rather two - two Sonos One speakers paired in stereo
I recently had the opportunity to test two Sonos One speakers connected in a stereo pair.
Steelseries Nimbus+
Since last year, Apple has been quite strongly focused on games available on almost all devices, i.e. iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. This is evidenced by the Apple Arcade service, in which, within the framework of a monthly subscription, users have access to a constantly expanding list of games. Currently, it is already 128 titles. There are a lot of games among them, which are more addictive for a longer time and which are much better played with the use of a controller. There are quite a few of them, and one of the brands that should be well known to players playing on Apple devices is Steelseries. A few weeks ago, the successor of the popular controller of this brand, Nimbus+, was released. I had the opportunity to test it intensively playing games not only with Apple Arcade on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV.
LG NanoCell 55SM9010
Last year I had the opportunity to test two LG smart TVs equipped with AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support. These were: top shelf model - 55C9PLA - equipped with OLED screen and definitely cheaper, directed to people with much thinner wallets, model with NanoCell SM86 screen. Both models offered quality and capabilities adequate to their price. However, they had a certain "flaw", they lacked the Apple TV application, allowing access to both films and series offered in the Apple TV+ service, as well as to the iTunes store and user's library of films bought there. This has fortunately changed at the beginning of this year and LG TVs now have virtually everything that Apple can offer them. I found out about this by testing a mid-range TV in recent weeks when it comes to NanoCell LCD models. We are talking about the 55SM9010 model.
Logitech MX Master 3
Logitech mice are the best, and basta are the best - this kind of statement is not an idle talk thrown to the wind, although of course there will be those who do not agree with it. For years, however, the accessories of this company are often chosen by professionals who spend long hours at the computer. They are simply comfortable and very functional. One of the most popular are MX Master mice. Last year Logitech presented its third generation - MX Master 3. I had a chance to test it for the last two weeks.
New games in Apple Arcade (05.09.2020): World's End Club
Yesterday one of the recently announced new titles appeared in Apple Arcade - World's End Club.
Overland
One of the darkest and most interesting titles currently available in Apple Arcade is "Overland". It's a kind of American road tale, where a group of random people often drive through the United States, or rather what's left of them. "Overland" is a game with a post-apocalyptic climate.
Apple expands renewable energy footprint in Europe
Apple yesterday boasted of its contribution to reducing Europe's carbon footprint by switching both its own facilities and European subcontractors to renewable energy.
Dutch cities in 3D view and public transport in Apple maps
Apple systematically develops its maps, making them more and more interesting for users.
New iPhone ad promotes personal data security
Yesterday Apple released a new iPhone ad on its YouTube channel, which in a funny and very meaningful way draws attention to the security of user data.
Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Old Realm
"Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas" is one of the best - in my opinion - adventure games that have been created. Inspired by the classics (Legend of Zelda), the game was created for iOS, macOS, tvOS, Android, PS4, Xbox One, Windows and Nintendo Switch. The player played the role of a boy who, trying to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance, has to defeat the beasts living in the ocean, including the title monster - Oceanhorn. The action of the game took place on the islands of the archipelago formed after the fall and absorption by the ocean waters of the kingdom of Arcadia. "Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Old Realm" is the prequel of this story, because it presents events a thousand years earlier.
How to use Apple Pay - a new guide from Apple
A new video tutorial is available on Apple Support Channel showing how to add a card to your iOS wallet and how to use Apple Pay for proximity payments, inside the app or in Safari on your Mac.
Latest iOS/iPadOS 14, tvOS 14 and macOS 11 beta systems available
Apple has released the latest test versions of iOS/iPadOS 14, tvOS 14 and macOS Big Sur operating systems. Please note that we recommend making backups before installing new systems.
Apple will introduce promotional codes for in app subscriptions
The subscription model has its advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, developers usually choose it because it provides a constant flow of funds for the development of their applications, and the user does not have to pay a large amount of money for a given program right away and can resign from the subscription when he no longer needs it. On the other hand, however, it can be annoying that every month a smaller or larger sum is taken from the account. The subscription model, which has been operating for many years in the App Store, lacked a single tool that would allow application authors to convince users to subscribe - promotional codes. However, this is about to change soon.
Soon in Apple Arcade: Slash Quest
On the list of announcements of new games that will be released to Apple Arcade in the coming weeks there is another item: Slash Quest.
App Store contributes to the creation of many new jobs
Apple announced yesterday that as many as three hundred thousand jobs have been created in the iOS application development market in the United States since April 2019. The data was developed by a non-profit organization The Progressive Policy Institute.
New games in Apple Arcade (27.08.2020): "The Last Campfire"
As previously announced, a new title appeared in Apple Arcade service - "The Last Campfire". However, the day when the new game has its premiere is a surprise - Thursday. Since the start of this service, the premieres have always taken place on Fridays. It is not clear whether the addition of a new game on Thursday is a result of a mistake, or whether Apple decided to postpone the premieres of new games to Thursday, so that they do not interfere with the premieres of films and series on Apple TV+.
This is what an iPad Air with Face ID could look like
In recent days, there have been photos of the alleged manual for the new iPad Air with a Face ID scanner and diagrams showing the probable device that will resemble current iPad Pro models. The editorial staff of the Slovakian SvetApple service has prepared graphics that show what it could look like.
Tehran trailer
On September 25th, Apple TV+ will host the premiere of the Israeli spy series "Tehran", which tells the story of the adventures of Mossad agent Tamara Rabinyan during a very dangerous mission in the Iranian capital. A few weeks before the premiere on the Apple TV channel on YouTube, Apple made its trailer available.
Apple Watch five years later. It's still a great smart watch after all
Five years ago, in April, I got up very early in the morning. It was probably two o'clock when I got into the car. My goal was Berlin, and more precisely a certain exclusive boutique in the center, where the day after the official premiere, you could still buy a new revolutionary Apple product - the watch. The journey from Łódź to Berlin took me about six hours. Another four I stood in the queue to buy - as for communes - what they gave - Apple Watch 42 mm with an aluminum case and a silicone strap, i.e. sport version.
Sonos Arc
The Sonos brand does not need to be introduced to MyApple readers. It's one of the manufacturers of the best, in my opinion, multi-room systems, with compact speakers such as One or larger Play, portable Move (all described on MyApple) or subwoofer Sub. The offer also includes soundbars, the older Beam (which is also being reviewed) and the latest Arc, just being introduced to the market, being the first Sonos device with Dolby Atmos surround sound technology support. I had the pleasure to test it a few weeks before its market launch.
Growing up with computers behind the Iron Curtain
Last month Steve recalled growing up with computers in United States. Each of you has his or her own memories of the past and your first time with a computer, especially a Mac. And of course, I have mine. Well, they are a bit different to Steve's, due to two important factors. First, when he graduated from high school I was born (1974). Second, I was growing up in a bit different reality, about 5,300 miles away to the east and behind the Iron Curtain in communist Poland.
The Wizard versus Muggles
There was a lot of pre-release speculation and rumors about the iPhone 6s camera. As usual, some of them turned out to be true, while others were just wishful thinking and perhaps ideas of the functionalities of the next Apple smartphone generation. As a photographer, I decided to see for myself what its camera was really like and for the first time I bought the newest iPhone — the iPhone 6s — on its launch day.
iPad mini 4
Last year’s release of the iPad mini 3 let down many users and fans of this smaller Apple tablet. Except for a screen with a wider color gamut and the addition of Touch ID, it offered no other improvements. The future of smaller iPads seemed rather dim, and it appeared that bigger iPhones met the needs of users who wanted a device with a bigger screen. Was it an end to the iPad mini product line? Not at all! The latest model — the iPad mini 4 — is even lighter, thinner and faster, and I know there is no smartphone that could replace it.
Brothers: A tale of two sons for iOS
iPhone and iPad users usually can enjoy new games before those who use Android devices. However, there are games that become available for iOS and Android months or even years after their release on PC or game consoles. Luckily, many of them get old very slowly like "Brothers: A tale of two sons", which was released in the App Store last month, over two years after its release for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Windows.
Fitbit Surge
Smart watches and fitness smart bands have seriously changed my life. These devices let us record all of our activity and exercises, and continuously measure basic life functions like heart rate. They are also helpful in setting and hopefully keeping fitness goals. There are, of course, people who don't need electronic gadgets to motivate themselves to be active and healthy. However, these little devices can help people to keep their promises to go for a walk every day, to burn a certain amount of calories and to avoid unhealthy habits like eating pizza too often, then why not wear them? One of such devices introduced earlier this year is a fitness super smart watch - Fitbit Surge.
Watching my weight with Apple Watch
A few months ago one of my friends published a photo of us on Facebook that was taken over 20 years ago. In that photo I am completely different person, and I don't mean the time that passed that left wrinkles on my face. I am talking about my size.
Vifa Copenhagen - Bluetooth WiFi Loudspeaker
Scandinavia is a region that stands out from the rest of Europe with its specific style and products. It's not just the well known car and furniture brands, but also sound devices (like great bass amps) that are appreciated by both audiences and musicians. One of the brands that has guaranteed the highest quality of sound for decades is Vifa.