Paul McGrane

Paul McGrane

@pmcgrane.bsky.social

I'm everywhere. Twitter, Threads, IG, YT. Often here on Mastodon: @pmcg@mastodon.social

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Paul McGrane
@pmcgrane.bsky.social

Alright Tim Apple, time to advise John Fitness. … … … What if, we crack em in half and sell 2× as many!

MacRumors.com@macrumors.bsky.social

iPhone Duo Demand Reportedly Exceeds Apple's Expectations

macrumors.comiPhone Duo Demand Reportedly Exceeds Apple's ExpectationsApple's iPhone Duo has attracted more pre-orders than the company anticipated in several major markets, according to DigiTimes, with display chip suppliers hoping its reception will boost investment in foldable devices. Sources in the display driver industry believe the ‌iPhone Duo‌ could give other smartphone makers greater confidence in foldables, expanding the market for OLED touch and display driver integration, known as TDDI. The technology combines the electronics responsible for touch sensing and display control. According to the sources, cost remains an obstacle to introducing ‌OLED‌ TDDI technology in traditional flagship smartphones this year. It is considered to be a technical requirement for foldables, however, giving chipmakers a route to increased shipments even if adoption elsewhere remains limited. The report also identifies Apple's rumored touchscreen MacBook as a possible catalyst for investment in notebook displays. Adding touch capabilities creates opportunities to sell more sophisticated components, such as integrated touch and display drivers and timing controllers, which coordinate display operation. The sources expect rival manufacturers could adopt similar display technologies in response to Apple's new products, generating business for companies outside Apple's supply chain. That prospect comes as the industry faces subdued consumer demand during the second half of 2026. DigiTimes also suggests demand for the ‌iPhone Duo‌ could cushion the impact of softer iPhone 18 Pro sales.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoTag: DigiTimesBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhone This article, "iPhone Duo Demand Reportedly Exceeds Apple's Expectations" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Paul McGrane
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I had some credit card fiascos recently (all solved). But in the meantime I figured I'd sign up for this Apple Card which is almost purely paid via your iPhone … how am I supposed to leave a tab open at a bar this way? Yeah keep it in that lil box I'll work on this puzzle placemat … 🍻

Paul McGrane
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(I got it like 2 weeks ago and, truth be told the website is too simplistic since it's mostly supposed to be done on the iPhone, but I mean c'mon)

Paul McGrane
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It occurs to me, nobody knows what a HomeViewPad is for if, by definition, all its primary users need to have a relatively modern iPhone in their pocket anyway. But it might be fun with guests on a kitchen island even if le pauvre dad isn’t trying to make french toast for his jerkass kids. 1/2 …

Paul McGrane
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2/2 … Imagine standing/siting around cooking, like at Thanksgiving. That takes forever. Look at some recipes, do some facetimers. How about some turn-based games can be updated to CarPlay mode for HomeViewPlaytime! 🀄️♟️🃏🎲🕹️🎯

Paul McGrane
@pmcgrane.bsky.social

The dummy bimbo is mocked but I am watching her press famous 1 conference for the first time now. It is clumsy semi-literate nonsense no different from ever. Why did this get on the news? Anyway, I have also graduated 4th grade.

Paul McGrane
@pmcgrane.bsky.social

That’s wild — I guess Amex cancelled an old card and opened a new card in my name and didn’t tell me about it. And When I asked them they said they didn’t know. I was like eh fuck okay Let’s have a AppleCreditCard. … and they just mailed me the new one.

Paul McGrane
@pmcgrane.bsky.social

Shit.Well I guess we could buy a house on credit. Small one. The new Amex cards are not as … heavy as the Apple one … (but you're supposed to leave it at home maybe)

Paul McGrane
@pmcgrane.bsky.social

Has anyone noticed that as of MacOS 27 WaterGate, the automatic *grammar* checker is more persnickety than my late departed grandmother? Maybe I should find a way to turn it off. I am intentional in my lousy grammar! RIP, gramma

Paul McGrane
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Breaking News: Notorious bigot, rapist and warmonger Donald doesn’t win Nobel Peace Prize again! Let’s see if FIFA can fix that again. ⚽️

Paul McGrane
@pmcgrane.bsky.social

Jezum crêpes I learned that Amex unilaterally discontinued one of my 2 credit cards yesterday because it’s an “old product”. 😤 (some supervisor will call me tomorrow and tell me to weigh my pockets with rocks & go downhill)

Paul McGrane
@pmcgrane.bsky.social

But my good-er card still works. And I opened up Apple Wallet and applied for them Apple Card shits. It worked, but kind of a low credit limit. But hey I wanted a tertiary backup! And I’m thinking of buying a refurb M4 IPad Air within a month, and that might be lucrative …

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Matthew Gertz
@mattgertz.bsky.social

They're holding up a major escalation in Iran and a crackdown on abortion until after the midterms to limit political damage. To the extent that the last two years have been a right-wing smash-and-grab operation, the next two will be worse.

Oriana González@oriana.bsky.social

SCOOP: White House officials, led by Susie Wiles, have told DOJ to delay any abortion-related action until after the midterms Wiles suggested to Todd Blanche that an aggressive approach on abortion would be negative for the GOP in November @washingtonsun.com www.washingtonsun.com/campaigns/ab...

washingtonsun.comWhite House Officials Told the DOJ to Delay Action on Abortion Ahead of the MidtermsAttorney General Todd Blanche has moved slowly in abortion pill litigation and department officials have told advocates to wait until after the election.
Paul McGrane
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I’m watching the Sept 2024 Apple iPhone announcement to get ideas about what new features my dad gets since he “inherited” my iPhone 16Pro. And also what imagination Siri fuckery Apple is on the hook for when I fill out that class-action lawsuit form! 😆

Paul McGrane
@pmcgrane.bsky.social

Am I crazy or is the system grammar checker in MacOS27 more strict than it used to be. I know how to write good. If I am doing something on purpose or to be succinct, get fucked blue underline!

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Marisa Kabas
@marisakabas.bsky.social

if you know anything about senator schmitt's monumental fuck up in the jack smith hearing, i implore you to reach out. can be anonymous. signal: marisakabas.04 email: marisa@thehandbasket.co

Marisa Kabas@marisakabas.bsky.social

renaissance painting when the renaissance is really fucking stupid

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vanoreo
@vanoreo.bsky.social

its called the gulf of intelligence now

Justin Hendrix@justinhendrix.bsky.social

United States President Donald Trump issues executive order instructing federal government agencies to "use the terms 'Super Intelligence' and 'SI' in place of 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'AI' and will not acknowledge the usage of 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'AI' in any applicable setting."

whitehouse.govInaugurating The Era Of Super IntelligenceBy the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Every child deserves a safe and nurturing home where they ...

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Katelyn Burns
@katelynburns.com

You know it's a bug fuck up when the Times can't cover up your obvious bullshit with "some say" or "many dispute."

Dave Levitan@davelevitan.bsky.social

A fuckup so dumb even NYT homepage/headline writers have no choice but to describe it accurately

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Doremus Jessup
@doremusjessup.bsky.social

Good answer. I have a very similar Democrat origin story.

Team Talarico@teamtalaricohq.bsky.social

Joe Rogan: Why are you a Democrat? Talarico: My mother saw Texas Democrats like Ann Richards, people who fought for the little guy. That was the classic Democratic Party. I asked my mom what we were, and she was like, ‘We're Democrats, because Democrats fight for the people.’

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Philip Bump
@pbump.com

Imagine how luck Schmitt is that he doesn’t represent a state that has the Jets, Mets and Nets. He’d never figure out who was doing what.