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Joined September 2009
Thank you for everything @tim_cook, you've saved my life and millions more! Below is an open letter I sent you, that I also wanted to share with the world: it explains why I'll personally forever be grateful to you. Dear Tim, You once told us the world needs us in the arena. For 15 years, you’ve fought in that arena. As you step away to the sidelines today, just remember the immense impact you had while you were in it. We've never met, but I wanted to send you a note to say thank you. Why? For many reasons, but chiefly for the Apple Watch. In 20 years of covering technology, this is the product that will forever resonate with me as truly game-changing in ways other consumer technology products cannot be. 6 years ago, I had a heart attack after Thanksgiving, and the Apple Watch saved my life several times, and then proved to be an incredibly powerful companion in getting me back to good health. I've often said to people that Apple has done many great things, but the greatest is the Apple Watch. As you said, it's the biggest impact Apple has ever had on humanity, and the millions of lives saved would not have been possible with any other product. The current focus on health, both as an industry and as humanity, would also not have been possible without the industry you and your team kickstarted, and I will forever be grateful that you chose to bring this product to market. 40 years from now, when I'm hopefully still alive, I'll still forever be an Apple Watch fan. Money comes and goes, market cap fluctuates, and political winds blow in multiple directions, but this is a legacy that no one can ever deny. Congratulations on 15 incredible years you deserve to be lauded for, and for doing what few thought possible: picking up the mantle from Steve Jobs and leading Apple from strength to strength. I wish you the best in your new role. Thank you again! If there's ever a doubt that it was worth everything, I hope this email and the many others remind you of just how many lives you helped save.
Tim Cook
@tim_cookAug 31
Sending lots of love to the Apple community on my last day as CEO. My title changes tomorrow, but the love I have for the Apple community never will. Thank you for being a constant source of inspiration. My gratitude is endless, and I’m excited for the next chapter!
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Not sure if anyone was paying attention but HomeView ship dates are now November 17th for all but rose gold and near me in CT and parts of NY, there are none available for pickup in store on launch day. Seems some demand is there?
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Best widget for the iPhone Duo
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I think mobile computing is about to be upended, and the breakthrough could come down to two words: “Hey, ChatGPT.” Or whatever AI agent you choose. Once an agent can reliably handle a task for you, why hunt and peck through an app to order food or compose an email? Just say what you want done. Now imagine that access through a ring or wristband. No screen required. Just a wake word that connects you to your agent, without first pulling out your phone or going through Apple’s or Google’s assistant. Making your agent instantly available by voice could change how often you need to touch a smartphone. Humane and Rabbit were early, but I think they were onto something. The agents behind the hardware weren’t ready. Now they’re getting closer. Services could even build to be agent first, without an app interface for humans at all. Companies that block agents would lose. We’ve spent years learning how to tap, swipe and dig through menus. So much of that could go away when we can simply say what we want to do.
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I love this so much
How is the internet less private than in 2006, when the whole family shared one computer? Back then, the internet was weird, personal, and all of ours. So, we got your favorite meme legends back together to say it louder: What happened to the internet? 1/3
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Smart af idea!$
Everyone complained about Safari on iPhone Duo, so I came up with a fix 🌐 Meet Brim, the browser that uses on-device Apple Intelligence to remove elements from under the selfie camera while using 100% of the screen width
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Sounds like you’re a bit of an irrelevant tosser tbh
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Replying to @pcamp96
Yeah it’s such a winner
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Nirave 尼拉夫 retweeted
Received this official statement from Apple about the inner screen breaking/cracking on iPhone Duos Apple is telling consumers to contact AppleCare for a replacement if they have an impacted device
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Correction, we're now at 500 apps! Also you can filter and search by category:
Over 400 iPhone Duo apps are now linked on my webpage here and I'd added some features: - Apps I recommend at the top - Search app by name - Sort by date added or alphabetical! beardfm dot app > Duo apps
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It is definitely much heavier than the Galaxy Z Fold 8, but it’s not particularly uncomfortable tho
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Nirave 尼拉夫 retweeted
Seems like Philips Hue likes communicating with Chinese time (NTP) servers. 😬
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What makes you think they have to recall? The reports so far? There’s not enough to say they have to recall, that’s firmly from the position of wanting to make a social media statement. Not saying it won’t happen but the number of reports is nowhere near enough rn
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It’s probably ideal for those that have a following there but never bothered to build it elsewhere as well? I do agree with you though… the numbers and economics have to make sense otherwise why bother
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NEW: Apple sent me the following statement regarding an inner display issue impacting "a small number" of iPhone Duo devices. "The response to iPhone Duo from early users has been incredibly positive, and we are seeing exciting things from developers who are rapidly updating their apps to take advantage of its unique form factor. We are aware of an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units. If users experience issues with their iPhone Duo display, they should contact AppleCare for a replacement."
Apple Responds to iPhone Duo Display Cracking Reports macrumors.com/2026/10/26/iph…
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Randomly went into my local CeX earlier today and talked to the staff who I know well. This tweet is bs wrt to the Duo, here’s why: First, CEX requires a purchase receipt Second, CEX requires for the Duo to be fully paid off and need proof/final invoice etc. Third, there may be further checks for new customers etc.
The guy who sold this to cex paid maximum £100 upfront to start a contract with no intention of ever paying it back
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Nirave 尼拉夫 retweeted
This is what notification pop up looks like when in night mode btw
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RT @thisistechtoday: What’s funny about Instagram adding long-form video and reels that link to the long form is the complete lack of any s…
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Yeah I’m convinced they have to copy Android here and give users the choice. It’ll be a brain dead and stupid decision not to do that, especially as I can see people thinking this is just slower than Android etc
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Nirave 尼拉夫 retweeted
this is probably the most insane iPod speaker of all time
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Looks like we're getting GTA VI before an iPad mini with ProMotion...
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