AirDrop in the Air, Literally

Published under Mango Paper, Aug 5, 2017

Update: I don't think this is real, he must have AirDropped to a phone nearby.

AirDrop actually works for a longer distance than I thought:

747-8 Captain shared pics with Singapore Airlines 777 pilots midair... ✈️ pic.twitter.com/6YeRVjS0HT
— Airplane Pictures ✈ (@iLove_Aviation) August 4, 2017

Gboard Now Supports Pinyin 9 Key

Published under Mango Paper, Aug 2, 2017

Gboard screenshots — Great news, Gboard now supports Pinyin 9 key

Scan Documents with iOS 11 Notes App

Published under Mango Paper, Jul 7, 2017

Screenshot — Scan Documents with iOS 11 Notes App

I have scanned 10+ documents with the iOS 11 Notes App (don't ask me why). Even though it feels really slow on my iPhone 6 Plus, it's still much faster than using my scanner. ARKit FTW!

Replacing My iPhone 6s for Free

Published under Mango Paper, Jan 17, 2017

My iPhone 6s has had the Unexpected Shutdown issue for a while. After months of procrastination, I finally went to the Apple Store this Saturday afternoon.

My appointment was at 16:50. The staff told me that it takes 3 hours to replace the battery, and the store closes at 19:00. So I have to leave the phone overnight and pick up the next day.

I said OK.

However, I remember last time Apple had this issue with iPhone 5, they would actually replace my old phone with a new one (or refurbished one?) immediately in the store. Oh yes, I am very lucky to be a victim twice.

I'm totally fine without a new phone this time.

Then the next day, a different person handled my case. They brought both my old and a new phone to me. Guess what? The new phone was for me. And I just need to reset my old phone for them.

They said one thing, but did another.

I'm very confused. The only reasonable explanation I could think is, they wanted to take a look at my old phone then decide what to do.

Maybe I should have a doubt about anything they say. After all, they have told me "not closing your apps will kill your iPhone”.

Oh! Darling (The Beatles) by Casey Adams at Grand Canyon Western Ranch

Published under Mango Paper, Dec 22, 2016

Me and my wife stayed and had a great thanksgiving dinner at Grand Canyon Western Ranch.

After dinner, the professional musician Casey Adams built a campfire and played numerous songs for all the guests, including many of the ones he wrote. This is Oh! Darling (with a good night song in the middle for the family leaving early).

Hornworm Eating Tomatoes

Published under Mango Paper, Dec 19, 2016

A timelapse recorded on 2016-09-24 at our backyard.

Super Mario Run Podcast

Published under Mango Paper, Dec 14, 2016

Apple has released a new podcast Super Mario Run, interviewing Shigeru Miyamoto:

Join the video game designer and creator famously known for Super Mario Bros. and other iconic Nintendo games for an insightful chat on the making of Super Mario Run. He'll be in conversation with TV personality Katie Linendoll to share the importance of fun and the inspiration behind the gameplay.

Not sure this is a one time thing, or there will be future episodes.