In some ways, life can be measured by the accumulation of things. Our old technology can serve as a time capsule of the months or years when we were using it. In the same way that pulling old toys from a box in the attic triggers childhood memories of playing with them on the bedroom floor, our phones capture memories, both figuratively and literally. Maybe that’s why we have such a hard time getting rid of them.
One of the coolest features that Apple introduced with iOS 17 was ‘NameDrop,’ allowing users to share contacts by just bringing two Apple devices close to each other. Built atop the same foundational tech as AirDrop, the trick removes the hassle of using messaging apps or talking and manually exchanging contact details.
Reading the news can be a tricky thing to do online. On top of having to sort through endless headlines from a torrential downpour of online sources, you also have to figure out whether what you’re reading is from a valid source or misinformation from a faux news destination. You no doubt also want to read the news without too many pop-ups and incessant ads
Smartphone makers have long faced the challenge of updates. As their phones have gotten better and better, it’s getting harder to improve them meaningfully. Yes, you can add an updated processor, or a different take on the camera, or add a bit more RAM or storage, but a yearly cycle of new shiny phones has to plateau eventually, and it looks like Apple might not be immune to that occurrence. The iPhone 15 Pro is once again peak iPhone but there are only so many areas that Apple can improve.
