Month: November 2021

Product Review: Lamicall Cell Phone Stand, Phone Dock: Cradle, Holder, Stand for Office Desk

Dan Uff November 4, 2021 0

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I am an app developer for the iOS ecosystem. Each time I make a change to an app, I have to test it on a real device. So when I got my new iPhone 13, I also decided to finally get a stand for it so I could test the apps without having to hover over the iPhone.

The Lamicall Cell Phone Stand lets an end user see the phone in an upright position while charging it.

It comes in various colors and is comparable with the following:

IPhone 12 Mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
iPhone Xs, Xs Max, XR, X
iPhone 8, 7, 7 Plus
iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, 6, 6 plus
iPhone 5s, 5
Galaxy S9, S8, S8+, S7, S6, S6
Galaxy Edge S5, S4, S3
Galaxy Note 5 4, 3, 2, 1, C9 C7 C5 A8 A7 A5 A3 J7 J5 J3
Motorola Moto G Play Z
Huawei Honor 5X 6X 8 Mate 9 Mate 8
Asus Zenfone Moto XT1644 ZTE
Axon 7 mini P9 P8 LG G5 G4 G3 G2 v10
HTC One M9, M8, M7, Max
Nexus 6, 6P, 5, 4
Sony Xperia Z3, Z2, Z1
Google Pixel
Nokia
Microsoft
Lumia
BlackBerry

Pros:

Looks great on a desk or table.
Not very easy to knock over.
Holds newest iPhone with no problems.
Bottom slot or charging cord.
Phone can be in landscape mode for watching videos.

Cons:

None at this time.

Bottom Line:

This is one of the best, affordable phone stand solution for anyone looking for one for at home, office, or on the go.

For more information, click here.

How to use Share Play on iPhone or iPad using iOS 15

Dan Uff November 3, 2021 0

Share play allows an iPhone or iPad user to share content with a Share Play compatible app using iOS 15. This Apple Support video shows you how.

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Advanced Xcode/Swift Tip: How to add Quick Notes to your iOS App Project

Dan Uff November 2, 2021 1

In this guest video from Flo Writes Code, they'll show you how to add Quick Notes to your iOS project. It's easier than you think:

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Apple objecting to outside payment feature ahead of court hearing

Reuters News November 1, 2021 0

[Reuters]: Apple on Friday outlined their objections to allowing app developers to link to third-party payment options ahead of a hearing next month that could determine whether a judge’s antitrust court orders is put on pause during the appeal.

After a lengthy trial earlier this year brought by “Fortnite” creator Epic Games, U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers issued a ruling that was largely favorable to the iPhone maker and upheld its practice of requiring developers to use its in-app payment system, for which it charges commissions.

But Gonzalez Rogers expressed concern that consumers did not have access to information about other ways to pay for apps. She ordered Apple to stop its ban on “buttons, external links, or other calls to action that direct customers to purchasing mechanisms” beyond Apple’s own payment systems.

Apple has until Dec. 9 to implement the order, but the company has appealed the ruling and asked the order to be put on hold while the appeal plays out, which could take a year or more. A hearing on the request is set for Nov. 9.