Chet Collins

Apple is right to delay headline features that aren’t done. The problem is that it seems that the entire iOS 13/iPadOS release should be pushed, but they won’t do it. This piecemeal approach runs the risk of blowing up and leaving customers stranded.

HomePod Gaining New ‘Ambient Sounds’ Siri Feature This Fall, Radio Station Support Launching September 30 - MacRumors

Additional HomePod features, including multi-user support and music handoff, will not launch until “later this fall.”

Another day, another delay.

The super disjointed OS rollout schedule has me spooked. I’ll be taking a very cautious approach to updating devices this Fall.

Take a moment to send a thought to Apple employees everywhere who haven’t slept or seen their families in weeks, all for that show. What a waste!

Dang, I watched the wrong event!

I was looking for, “By Innovation Only.”

Huh, just got a low heart rate alert on my Apple Watch.

Nice change to the iPhone preorder time. Hard to manage a global rollout that’s convenient for everyone.

Just a little bit of sacrilege for your Apple event viewing pleasure. One of the characters in the Pascal’s Wager game demo was using a monstrance as a weapon.

So weird.

Tim just announced a year of free AppleTV+ with any hardware purchase.

I’ve never seen a group of people so excited to get a $60 value.

Is anyone else having problems with their Cotton Bureau shirts? I ordered a few of their “on demand” ones and the ink isn’t holding up like the more traditional short run ones.

I wonder what the best iPhone Apple has ever made will be like.

I’ve had beautiful clear skies during my morning walks. If you look closely, you’ll see Orion standing guard.

The smell of fresh cut sweet strawberries in late summer, with the music of Ludovico Einaudi in the background, and the kids playing happily together while I make breakfast. This is how I’d like to start every morning. 🍓🍳

Take a moment to send a thought to Apple employees everywhere who haven’t slept or seen their families in weeks and are down to the wire before tomorrow’s big show.

You are most welcome here, afternoon rain! 🌧

Almost time for app update-apocalypse.

PSA: The LATCH system only works for kids who weigh less than 40 lbs.

I’m always struck by the beauty of the night sky.

Spectre 🍿

Relaxing on a quiet movie night.

Now that revisions are complete, I’m excited to announce my new book:

Humble Service: Leading Your Family as a Stay-at-Home Dad

The book will be released on November 26th, with pre-orders starting today.