At this meeting, held on the 30th of September, Robert gave a presentation on USB-C, talked about some of its many uses and had advice on buying cables and devices. We also discussed recent Apple news and members shared suggestions and tips.
USB-C
Robert talked about the USB-C standard with its many features and gave advice on buying USB devices and cables.
He covered Thunderbolt 3 and 4 which use the same connector and using USB-C to connect displays. Robert pointed out how the System Report tool accessible from About this Mac can be used to explore the USB devices connected to a Mac.
PCWorld have a useful article on buying USB-C cables.
News
- The clean energy charging feature coming in iOS 16.1.
- Details emerge of the new dynamic island on the iPhone 14 Pro including when it’s visible in screenshots and how alerts can be hidden.
- Apple’s new London offices in Battersea Power Station will open early next year.
- Apple Care+ now includes unlimited accidental damage repairs (which do incur a fee).
- iOS 16.1 beta introduces an option to automatically download in-app content.
- Stage Manager (without external display support) is now coming to 2018 and newer iPad Pros as well as the previously supported M1 models.
Member topics
- DavidB asked how to switch off the Apple watch always-on display, DaveK found an article from 9to5 Mac explaining how it is done.
- DavidB also pointed out that an iPhone can recognise multiple Apple watches and mentioned this video showing Apple watch Ultra durability testing using a hammer!
- David mentioned the iOS Today podcast.
- Elliott mentioned that you can get 3 months free Apple TV+ if you have a Samsung TV with the app.
- Jon reported a good experience with Hoxton Macs who sell refurbished Macs.
- He also mentioned receiving service from Apple under consumer law when a device is out of warranty. Apple have a page explaining these rights.
- Ben mentioned the new DJI Osmo 6 gimbal and we discussed the using a gimbal in comparison to the iPhone 14’s new Action Mode feature.
Ann-Kay’s Talk at St. Andrew’s Church, Wickford
SEAL member Ann-Kay will be giving a talk on Friday the 7th October about her compositions and cross-cultural combined arts work since 1974 in Britain and abroad. A flyer with details of the event is available.
