TLDR Apple and Google are creating interfaces that allow app developers to use the Bluetooth on your cellphone to anonymously track people you’ve been in proximity too, and to notify those people that you’re in proximity to them. Users can then self-report positive COVID-19 diagnosis, and your phone would check to see if you’ve been exposed to those users. Uptake of … [Read more...] about A Synopsis Of Apple And Googles Contact Tracing APIs
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My Apple Wish List 2019 Edition
Every year just before WWDC I like to take stock of Apples ecosystem and think of all the things I hope Apple will change or create or announce. While Apple’s pushed out quite a few new products this year and some of the original details from last year’s list have been addressed there are still quite a few carry overs. Multi-Timer Support for Siri I’m basically adding this … [Read more...] about My Apple Wish List 2019 Edition
My Apple Wish List 2018
It’s conference season and with Apples World Wide Developer Conference days away there’s a lot of talk about what to expect. I’ve taken a bit of a different approach however and put together my thoughts on what I’d like to see, regardless of what’s possibly practical. Prior to last year’s WWDC I put together a similar wish list, and much to my excitement Apple actually rolled … [Read more...] about My Apple Wish List 2018
Smart Watch Remote Start for Pebble
I developed an app for the Pebble Smart Watch that allows me to remote start my truck from my watch. With all the discussion about smart watches going around, and what you may be able to do with an Apple Watch, I decided it was time to move from idea to reality. This app isn’t just screen mock ups or screen shots from a simulator, it’s actual code that works and it’s on my … [Read more...] about Smart Watch Remote Start for Pebble
WWDC 2014 – What I am Most Excited About
Last week's WWDC keynote contained an immense amount of information. It essentially summarizes an entire week's worth of presentations into two hours. I won’t summarize it all here as Engadget, The Verge, and the many other sites out there already have, however I did want to provide some of my thoughts. What I am most excited about is the underlying theme everything working … [Read more...] about WWDC 2014 – What I am Most Excited About