John B. Kendrick

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Tech professional and enthusiast, recent convert back to Apple after seven years with Google and Android.

iOS 17.3 Beta with stolen device protection . . .

https://johnbkendrick.substack.com/p/new-stolen-device-protection-in-ios

New Stolen Device Protection in iOS 17.3 Beta

Wanted to let everyone on iOS know (in case you haven’t already heard) that the new “Stolen Device Protection” feature is now available from the iOS 17.3 beta. While I generally don’t advise installing Apple betas on daily drivers, in this case it might be important for some folks.

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Apple Reportedly Bringing RCS Support to iPhone Next Year

Apple could be adopting the texting standard later in 2024, with a spokesperson reportedly telling 9to5Mac that it'd work alongside iMessage.

CNET

Most computer users are aware of the buttons that minimize, maximize, restore and close windows. But I was surprised to learn that with MacOS the close button can actually alert you to the fact that changes made to your document or other file are not yet saved.

You see, the red dot that is the close button in the MacOS traffic light has a small black dot within it to let you know that you have unsaved changes. How about that? J

Android User’s Journey Back to Apple - Captioning . . . One long-time Android user’s journey back to Apple after seven years away (a multi-part series of posts). https://johnbkendrick.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=ldf1m
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If you've been following along, here is part 2 of an Android User's Journey back to Apple at . . .

https://open.substack.com/pub/johnbkendrick/p/android-users-journey-back-to-apple-798?r=ldf1m&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Android User's Journey Back to Apple - Part 2

One long-time Android user's journey back to Apple after seven years away (a multi-part series of posts)

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What a great find, how I use Moom to snap windows in MacOS, even in Siri Shortcuts!
https://johnbkendrick.substack.com/p/android-users-journey-back-to-apple-6e6
Android User's Journey Back to Apple - Snap Windows Magic

Jealous of Windows and ChromeOS gestures to snap windows?

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ios 16.5, watchOS 9.5 and Ventura 13.4 are here, downloading on all my devices now. One of the major advantages of Apple are consistent and on time updates for all. J

As a recent convert back to the Apple eco system earlier this year, I have really enjoyed using Apple's native enhanced Notes and Reminders apps.

Now more good news from MacRumors indicates that a native journaling app, in the style of the popular Day One diary, is on the way.

I always prefer native apps when possible as they usually provide better system level hooks and shortcuts. J

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/04/21/apple-launching-journaling-app

WSJ: Apple to Release iPhone Journaling App for Logging Daily Activities

Apple is planning to launch a Day One-style iPhone journaling app to let users compile their daily activities, as part of its efforts in the physical...

MacRumors

Protect the iCloud Account on Your Phone or Tablet [ iOS]

Keep you iCloud account safe, in case your phone or tablet gets lost or (ack!) stolen

https://fediverse.blog/~/CedSaid/Protect%20the%20iCloud%20Account%20on%20Your%20Phone%20or%20Tablet%20%5B%EF%A3%BF%20iOS%5D/

Protect the iCloud Account on Your Phone or Tablet [ iOS]

Keep you iCloud account safe, in case your phone or tablet gets lost or (ack!) stolen

Great article by @joannastern just missed a couple new protections. #apple has implemented both physical security keys #yubikey to protect #appleID, and full #encryption (Advanced Protection) in iOS 16.3

https://www.wsj.com/articles/stolen-iphone-passcode-security-tips-how-to-protect-data-2c4a3be7

How to Protect Your iPhone Data From Thieves

Strengthen your passcode and use Screen Time controls to keep a predator you meet in real life from hijacking your digital life

The Wall Street Journal