I laughed out loud several times reading this.
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The Prompt 24 - Two Weeks of Repressed Emotions⇢
This week, Federico returns with lots to say to Myke and I about working on the iPad.
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CyanogenMod installer pulled from the Play Store⇢
The CyanogenMod team:
After reaching out to the Play team, their feedback was that though application itself is harmless, and not actually in violation of their Terms of Service, since it ‘encourages users to void their warranty,’ it would not be allowed to remain in the store.
We’ve seen hundreds of thousands of installations of the application, proving the demand for more choice, and that the need for an alternative Android experience exists. As we work through this new hurdle, we will continue to make available and support the installation process via our own hosting services.
On iCloud keyboard shortcut syncing - Updated
With the future of TextExpander touch uncertain, I started to look into Apple’s own basic keyboard shortcut system built in to OS X and iOS. With Mavericks and iOS, these shortcuts can synced via iCloud’s vaguely-named “Documents & Data” feature.
While Apple’s tool doesn’t allow for the complexity that TextExpander offers, for simple stuff, I though it’d be fine.
Sadly, the feature is half-baked.
While shortcuts created on iOS sync to OS X, those created on Mavericks aren’t pushed back to mobile devices, as seen in these screenshots:
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Adam Savage interviews Vince Gilligan⇢
Two of my favorite nerds.
The Right Machine⇢
Dr. Drang, discussing Mrs. Drang’s all-iPad lifestyle:
It works for my wife for the same reason it works for Ben Thompson’s mom and tens of millions of others—it removes many of the computery aspects of using a computer. I’m willing to put up with the computery stuff because I already know it and I’m not willing to give up the power and control I get from it. My wife has no need for that power and control and shouldn’t be forced to confront it whenever she wants to send an email or read an article on the web.
The triumph and tragedy of OS/2⇢
Jeremy Reimer walks through the history of the ill-fated IBM project.
Eric Schmidt’s guide for moving to Android⇢
Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt has posted a 900 word guide to Google+. The topic? Converting to Android from the iPhone.
Content wise, it’s fairly accurate, however phrases like “The latest Mavericks requires the use of iCloud for Mac users if you want to transfer contacts” and “Take the SIM out of the iPhone and insert it into Android” are just poorly-written.
His advice about Safari is especially cringe-worthy:
Be sure to use Chrome, not Safari; its safer and better in so many ways. And it’s free.
Jony Ive and Marc Newson interviewed by Charlie Rose⇢
A great interview of two of the most amazing designers our generation will ever see. The bit about designing tools of instead of “just art” is particularly applicable to Ive’s work at Apple.
TextExpander touch SDK under fire from Apple⇢
Greg Scown:
Yesterday, after a period of engagement with the App Review Team from Apple, they informed us that TextExpander’s use of Reminders for shared snippet data storage is not an intended use of Reminders and will no longer be accepted. TextExpander touch will not clear review until this is resolved. Apps which implement the current TextExpander touch SDK may not clear review until their TextExpander touch SDK is updated.
‘I still haven’t found a way to pay my bills with idealism’⇢
Federico Viticci:
I considered switching to Safari because I was fed up with Google’s creepiness, and I ended up actually liking Safari more than Chrome overall.
I particularly enjoyed the section of this article where he writes about switching away from Google where possible. It’s a well-thought, well-written piece.