John Holzer

John Holzer

@johnholzer.bsky.social

SoCal. Running, podcasting, beer, playing video games decently, and nerding-out on tech stuff. I’m one of four hosts of the Four Brewers podcast. 🍻

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John Holzer
@johnholzer.bsky.social

Ironing out issues with new iPhone models is real, but man, THIS is the issue with the Duo?! Apple stepped in it again (iPhone 4 Antenna-gate).

MacRumors.com@macrumors.bsky.social

iFixit iPhone Duo Teardown Points to Possible Cause of Screen Cracks

macrumors.comiFixit iPhone Duo Teardown Points to Possible Cause of Screen CracksTeardown site iFixit took apart the iPhone Duo to see what's inside, how it holds up to dust, and how repairable it is. There's a video walking through the teardown, as well as a blog post summing it up. Before opening up the Duo, iFixit inundated it with fluorescent dust. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ has an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, which means it's sealed against dust. iFixit found dust in the USB-C port, speaker mesh, and bezel, but few particles reached the internals of the device. Particles did infiltrate the hinge, causing it to crunch, and that could lead to screen damage. The ‌iPhone Duo‌'s hinge gathered less dust than the Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Pixel 11 Pro Fold during similar tests. iFixit said the result is "encouraging," but suggested it's not a great device for the beach because some dust still got to moving parts. YouTuber JerryRigEverything also did a dust test where particles entered the hinge and caused the magnets that hold the phone shut to fail. iFixit was able to peel the cover layer away easily, which is as Apple intended. Apple made the nano-texture cover layer simple to remove so it could be replaced inexpensively, but you're not supposed to take it off on your own. With AppleCare+, replacing the cover layer is $19, and it's $49 without it. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ uses the battery adhesive Apple introduced with the iPhone 16, so a small electrical charge loosens the adhesive and allows the batteries to be removed. iFixit said it was the "best battery removal experience" from a foldable to date. The outer display was easy to take off, and iFixit said the construction is "robust," which is a plus for repairability since most internal repairs have to go through the outer display. The inner screen trim comes off with heat, but there is a lot of adhesive to get through to remove the inner panel. Apple describes the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s inner display as a 10-layer stack, and iFixit was able to peel back some of the layers to get a look at them under the microscope. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ uses an unstacked logic board, and it's the first iPhone to do so since the iPhone 8. The single-layer design is one way Apple kept the Duo thin. iFixit commented on some of the display failures people have been seeing, suggesting they could be caused by pressure, a trapped particle, repeated bending, or a manufacturing defect. It may not be that the display has physically snapped, because a wiring problem can cause the same effect. Where most of the faulty units are experiencing issues, the hinge has a different shape. The failure spot is also near where the accordion cable passes by and where several edges meet, which could be leading to a concentration of stress in that spot. From iFixit: To see where the stresses build up from folding, we built a 3D hinge model from teardown footage, patents, and CT scans, then compared it with the reported damage locations. The breaks cluster near the transition from the gap for the crossing flex cable to the central hinge support. The damage we're seeing in photos isn't right where the display cable passes through the hinge, but slightly lower, at a point where several edges meet and change how the thin display is supported as it bends. iFixit said it could also be the curved rails of the hinge that follow the screen's pivot points. The curved rails may be lifting above the flat plates of the hinge as the phone closes, and one rail lines up with the damage. It's possible a hinge component that's meant to retract isn't doing so, but there's no clear answer. The site has an interactive CT scan of the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s hinge that shows how the supports, cable, and components fit beneath the display for anyone who wants to take a look. With a repair manual available on day one, an option to remove the outer display intact, and batteries that release with an electrical charge, iFixit gave the ‌iPhone Duo‌ a provisional repair score of 5 out of 10. The inner display and hinge assembly are the biggest vulnerabilities, which cost the Duo points. "This is the most repairable foldable smartphone we've seen so far, and it's still going to be a bear to repair," said iFixit. The Galaxy Z Fold8 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold both scored 4 out of 10.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhone This article, "iFixit iPhone Duo Teardown Points to Possible Cause of Screen Cracks" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
John Holzer
@johnholzer.bsky.social

Context, I went to the Genius Bar three times for dust under the screen for my iPhone 3G and had it replaced every time. The displays weren’t laminated back then. I couldn’t believe how bad the QC was for that phone, and Geniuses agreed with me.

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Simon B. Støvring
@simonbs.dev

Wavy Road is now available for pre-order! 🚗 I’ve been working on this game for a while, and I’m excited to finally share it with you. Pre-order here: apps.apple.com/app/id680494... A repost would mean a lot and help more people discover the game. Thanks for your support! ❤️

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Stephen Robles
@stephenrobles.com

Just dropped a new, FREE Mac app: Leveler! I was tired of needing multiple steps to level the video file from Riverside, so I made this. Drop a file, and the app levels the audio. That's it. Choose your leveling preference in settings. Get it at: beardfm.app

John Holzer
@johnholzer.bsky.social

I am blown away how fun this game is, and that it's on Amazon Luna for streaming. This is my first time using Luna and I am very impressed with the streaming quality—it is excellent, just like playing on a console. Streaming through Chrome on my Mac mini.

Logan Plant@loganjplant.bsky.social

Speechless. The best racing game since F-Zero GX (which is the best racing game)

John Holzer
@johnholzer.bsky.social

Dude, get the weight off. GLP-1 drugs are amazing. Don’t criticize.

Governor JB Pritzker@govpritzker.illinois.gov

Talking about my struggles with being overweight still makes me uncomfortable, since weight can carry moral judgment in ways that other health challenges don't. But that fear stops too many struggling from getting treatment that could extend their lives.

people.comGov. JB Pritzker Reveals He’s Lost 80 Lbs. with GLP-1 After Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis (Exclusive)Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tells PEOPLE that a GLP-1 has contributed to his 80-Lb. weight loss, but that he initially started taking it after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

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BALL x PIT 🏐 RISEN BALLBYLON OUT NOV 12
@ballxpit.com

The FLOODED x SEWERS is one of the 4 new biomes. And the Scroupolous Scoundrel is one of the 8 new treasure seekers: an obstinate perfectionist whose balls only bounce in perfect diagonals. RISEN BALLBYLON is coming November 12.

John Holzer
@johnholzer.bsky.social

My brain: tired at 9:45pm, let’s sleep. 2am: ok, I’m up. Let’s experience anxiety for the day to come while not being able to get comfortable in bed. 4am: ok, back to sleep for the absolute best 30 minutes of sleep of my entire life. 4:30am: ok, time to get up and and drag ass to work. Ugh.

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Democracy Docket
@democracydocket.com

NEW: Two California Supreme Court wins over a GOP sheriff’s seizure of roughly 650k ballots have strengthened the hand of state officials. Attorney General Rob Bonta said the Golden State is now in a “stronger, clearer” position to stop any rogue law enforcement from upending the midterms.

democracydocket.com‘You won't be seeing sheriffs unlawfully seizing ballots': California rulings shut down roadmap for rogue law enforcement to upend midtermsThose holdings could prove particularly important if rogue local officials attempt to use unsupported fraud allegations to interfere with ballot custody during this fall's elections -- the type of scenario California officials say they have been prepar...
John Holzer
@johnholzer.bsky.social

SHAME.

Democracy Docket@democracydocket.com

🚨BREAKING: The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco (R) violated state law when he seized 650k ballots from last year's redistricting referendum. The ruling marks the end of a battle spurred by Bianco's pursuit of debunked claims of a massive ballot discrepancy.

democracydocket.comCalifornia Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to return seized ballots, affirms state’s power over local law enforcementThe twin rulings stand to make it significantly harder for local law enforcement to create election chaos and use unsubstantiated fraud claims to seize ballots outside California’s established electio...
John Holzer
@johnholzer.bsky.social

Just beat the fun little idler game, "Zero Stress King: Idle Defense". What's funny is that I didn't know how to get the final achievement in the game, so I just kept playing and getting OP af. When I finally figured out what I needed to do, it was a total MASSACRE. #idlergame

John Holzer
@johnholzer.bsky.social

iPhone 18 Pro Max! I’m intrigued buy the iPhone Duo, but I can’t stomach the price without knowing the durability. I use my personal iPhone at work from time to time, and the 17 has held up so well. Duo in a year or two? For sure. Today? 18 Pro Max.

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Kat Abughazaleh
@katmabu.bsky.social

🚨 STREAM TONIGHT 🚨 We’re LIVE, streaming from the edge of my seat because of a tiny orange girl! Tune in to ask questions about the KAPOW method as we finalize our handbook (and to see if I ever get my chair back) twitch.tv/katabughazaleh | youtube.com/@katmabu

Kat Abughazaleh@katmabu.bsky.social

Curious about how KAPOW works? 📞 Call ‪(872) 295-2769 and leave us a voicemail! We’ll be answering your questions LIVE on stream TONIGHT, before we put the finishing touches on the KAPOW Handbook. Excited to hear from you :)

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Butterscotch Shenanigans
@bscotch.net

And "How Many Dudes?" is now out! Exactly ONE YEAR TO THE DAY since we started working on it, and it's shaping up to be our biggest launch ever. Thanks so much to everyone who helped with this project. It was sooooo much fun to work on.

howmanydudes.comHow Many Dudes? | Download and Play!How many dudes does it take to beat up a gorilla? A thousand toddlers? A horse-sized duck? A GOD? Enter the Dude Ranch and find out in this roguelike dudebuilder where you recruit an army of dudes to ...
John Holzer
@johnholzer.bsky.social

I’ve received every Covid shot over the years, have never had Covid, and don’t plan on stopping the vaccinations.

Michael Hobbes@michaelhobbes.bsky.social

In 2021 COVID deaths peaked at nearly 26,000 per week. In 2026 they peaked at 484 per week. www.cdc.gov/respiratory-...

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Ben Collins
@bencollins.bsky.social

It's not enough to just take this shit down in 2.5 years. We've gotta desecrate it. Flip it over and turn it into a halfpipe. Make the sides of it a dog park so something can piss and shit on it. It's the only way out of this. President AOC, I will make this happen free of charge.

Devon Heinen@devonheinen.bsky.social

NEW via @washingtonpost.com: "Trump officials say work will start on triumphal #arch within two weeks The planned 250-foot-tall structure near Arlington National Cemetery is one of the president’s top construction priorities." www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

washingtonpost.comTrump officials say work will start on triumphal arch within two weeksThe planned 250-foot-tall structure near Arlington National Cemetery is one of the president’s top construction priorities.