The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-39
New iPhones means a bunch of reviews. I selected the ones that I think are the best. I made a few discoveries, too.
Latest
Reviewing Apple Journal: A Summer Experiment
Putting Apple’s Journal app to the test. Is Apple’s Journal more of the same?
On Apple Failures
Is Apple losing its way? Making mistakes is part of the learning process. Some mistakes are more challenging to swallow than others. Here's a recollection of Apple's most noteworthy failures.
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-37
The new iPhones are here. The iPhone Air is here. It’s gorgeous. But not for me. Come on in for more details.
Inoreader’s New Email Digest Feature: Promise and Limitations
I had a good experiment with Inoreader email digests. Here’s a recap and possible use cases.
While We Wait for the Next Apple Infomercial
As we wait for Apple’s next move, I’m hoping for something different this time, but I’m realistic.
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-36
Realizing that this newsletter is a bunch of link posts stuck together. Apple’s next iPhone release is scheduled for September 9th.
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-34
This newsletter will never include a dedicated AI-related section. Except this edition. 😳
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-30
Amid Apple Intelligence delays, Apple still makes money, a lot of it. Doomsayers will have to wait. This edition isn’t AI-news free. Sorry.
This Website According to Perplexity
"Can you review the articles on this website and tell me what the key themes emerging are?" The results are in. 😳👀
The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-28
Until Apple fixes this shit, I hate Liquid Glass. There, I said it. Apple: ‘Here’s beta 3, it’s mostly gone, now’ 😳. I'm testing #Craft Tags in this edition. Yes, they are coming.
When a Picture Is Worth a Thousand AI-Generated Words
A story about artistry, generative AI and the future of human-based creativity.
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The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-26
I tried Dia to write an article. AI vs human-made art, who wins? A few notes about Apple’s latest betas. A new website is born.
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The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-24
New job. Apple WWDC25 tidbits. Apple OSes visual remake. iPad finally becomes a real computer.
Apple
Random Thoughts Before Apple WWDC 2025
Not so random thoughts about Apple, AI, Tim Cook and some other things.
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The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-22
Returning from vacation, so now resuming regular programming. So much to read, bye-bye Pocket.
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The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-17
Going on vacation soon. Who invented photography? Learning Realmac Software Elements.
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The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-15
LLMs are out, SLMs are in. Blogroll are in, too. Apple Ads are in. Sadly. Everything will change one day.
Apple TV
Cutting the Cord: Apple TV's Unfulfilled Promise in 2025
Is the Apple TV still a hobby for Apple? In 2025, despite nearly two decades of development, Apple TV falls short of expectations. Here’s my experience.
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The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-13
More tidbits from Severance. Markdown keeps making inroads. iOS 19 redesign is leaking. A word about the decline of design.
musing
Crossing the AI Threshold: When Does Writing Stop Being Yours?
Don't underestimate the effort required to write an article using generative artificial intelligence.
Security
Protecting Your Digital Life: Privacy and Security Measures for Apple Users
This article explains all the security features any users of an Apple device can benefit from.
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The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-11
Learn the mysterious color theory usage behind Severance. Severance to get a third season. The iOS 19 redesign sounds exciting, even without seeing it. And so much more.
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The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-09
New MacBook Air, iPad Air and MacStudio are here while Apple Intelligence is delayed. Fastmail to replace HEY Mail, for me at least. Hello Perplexity. Digg is coming back soon!