Want to know how well a particular finish (stainless steel, aluminum, etc) for iPhones/Apple Watches will hold up over time? Apple Store display units are usually the best indicator. Raw stainless steel on the silver models get scuffed easily while the black, gold and now midnight green stainless steel models have a special coating to […]
About that titanium Apple Watch….
Posted October 3rd, 2019 by Ryu at 12:10 pm in Apple Watch. 0 CommentsApple’s Accessories Lineup Autumn 2017
Posted October 2nd, 2017 by Ryu at 8:31 pm in Accessories, Apple Watch, iPhone and iPhone 8 Plus. 1 CommentEver since a few years ago, Apple has been putting massive efforts into their accessories, realizing that accessories are a massive cash cow. While their iPhone/iPad cases/covers might not offer the best protection, they are definitely some of the most well-made products on the market. While the iPhone X stole the thunder of the September […]
PSA: Don’t Upgrade to WatchOS 4 if you use your Watch to Control Music Playback
Posted September 16th, 2017 by Ryu at 12:36 am in Apple Watch, Complaints and Feature Removal. 3 CommentsIf you use your Apple Watch as a remote to control your phone’s music app, do not upgrade to WatchOS 4. This has actually been in the WatchOS 4 betas since the very first one, but I did not catch it until very recently because I could not be bothered to load the WatchOS betas […]
Apple Watch Edition (in real gold and rose gold) on Sale at Apple Watch Shinjuku Isetan
Posted June 26th, 2017 by Ryu at 8:36 pm in Apple Watch and Sale. 1 CommentI found out about this a few weeks ago, and I guess it will be mean of me not to share this. If, for some reason, you are looking for a SERIES 0 (first release in April 2015) Apple Watch Edition in REAL Gold and Rose Gold, and happen to be in Japan, Apple Watch […]
The Progress that watchOS 2.2 brought us…
Posted March 22nd, 2016 by Ryu at 3:39 pm in Apple Watch. 0 CommentsThis is what was on the screens after randomly launching two of my apps and waiting for at least one full minute each time: This is why you cannot hire an ex-Adobe guy to run your software team, especially when the fellow was behind the worst piece of junk in the software world – Flash.
The Apple Watch “Mushy” Digital Crown Hardware Problem
Posted June 30th, 2015 by Ryu at 1:33 pm in Apple Watch and Hardware issues. 2 CommentsThis seems to be a problem especially with certain models of the stainless steel version – namely the Apple Watch (stainless steel) with Black Sport Band. On online forums many owners of the above mentioned model of the Apple Watch found that, upon unboxing, their digital crown feels a bit weird – pressing it feels […]
Apple Watch Prices in Singapore
Posted June 26th, 2015 by Ryu at 11:42 am in Apple Watch. 0 CommentsThese are the official Apple Watch prices. All prices are in Singapore dollars. As previously revealed, prices are off from the rumored ones by $40 to $50. Apple Watch Sport 38mm – $518 42mm – $598 Apple Watch (Stainless Steel) i. Stainless Steel Case with White/Black Sport Band 38mm – S$798 42mm – S$878 ii. […]
Two months with the Apple Watch
Posted June 25th, 2015 by Ryu at 12:08 pm in Apple Watch and Uncategorized. 0 CommentsWhen the watch was first announced to launch in only several countries that excluded Singapore, I was slightly upset but for the first time in many years, I did not feel an absolute need to get the Watch on launch day. I have owned a Pebble since when they were on Kickstarter, and thanks to […]
Apple Watch will be available tomorrow (June 26) at 1:01pm
Posted June 25th, 2015 by Ryu at 11:18 am in Apple Watch. 0 CommentsLooks like anyone who wants it on launch day tomorrow has to get it from one of the resellers/retailers.
Which Apple Watch to buy – Sport or Stainless Steel?
Posted June 6th, 2015 by Ryu at 2:40 am in Apple Watch. 0 CommentsThis is not a article on whether you should buy a Apple Watch or not – there are already plenty of those. This is about the difference between the Apple Watch (Stainless Steel) and the Apple Watch Sport, and if the difference is worth the extra money. Note: When I talk about the “Apple Watch”, […]
