∞ Apple Held Talks With China Mobile to Bring Apple TV+ to China

Published under Mango Linked, Jun 4, 2024

Wayne Ma writes for The Information:

Apple was in talks last year to launch its Apple TV+ video streaming service in China via a deal with China Mobile, the country’s largest telecommunications provider, according to people with knowledge of the matter. If successful, the talks would make Apple TV+ the only U.S. streaming service to be available in China, one of the world’s biggest markets.

No wonder it was reported earlier that The Problem With Jon Stewart ended because of intended discussions with guests about AI and China.

PyCon US 2024

Published under Mango Paper, Jun 4, 2024

PyCon US 2024

PyCon US 2024, David L. Lawrence Convention Center Expo Hall B

This year's PyCon US is real special to me. Just 3 weeks before PyCon US 2024, I found out I had to find some other reasons going to the conference. One obvious purpose is to meet potential future employers and colleagues, and I did. But what ended up more important to me is a longer term discovery. PyCon has helped me to realize that I still want to continue my career working on this language thingy called Python.

I came to Python at work because of my technology interests 8 years ago. Now I'm staying for the Python community outside of work. One unique aspect of PyCon I keep experiencing is its welcoming and inclusive attitude. It's the community and amazing people that have trapped me in this realm and I just don't want to get out.

After the layoff, I have certainly thought about going independent and growing Mango Umbrella LLC. Not only it's a financially unwise decision, but also it turns out it wouldn't actually be my number one choice regardless of money.

Thank you, all the nice people I met at PyCon US 2024. I hope to see you again at PyCon US 2025.

P.S. I always find interesting and a learning opportunity from reading other people's experiences. So here are some of them I've found:

Wrote or found another post about PyCon US 2024? Please let me know!

∞ Apple may label iOS 18 artificial intelligence features as a beta preview

Published under Mango Linked, May 27, 2024

Benjamin Mayo writes for 9to5mac:

In the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s newsletter for Bloomberg, he reports that Apple’s highly-anticipated AI features for iOS 18 and its other operating systems may be released with a ‘beta’ or ‘preview’ designation.

This is perhaps another sign that Apple was caught off-guard by the AI revolution, and its planned features for this cycle aren’t yet reliable or good enough to launch unqualified, without a beta label.

Apple may be playing catch up, but I don't think labeling upcoming AI features as beta preview is a signal for that. None of the competitors' AI features today are up to Apple's standards, and that's just the reality.

∞ Mini ponds are 'tiny universes' of biodiversity for gardens and windowsills

Published under Mango Linked, May 13, 2024

Katherine Latham writes for BBC:

Back in our garden, we were visiting our mini ponds daily, excited to see what might have made its home there. We practiced patience – as Thomas advised – which was difficult as at first the ponds grew thick with algae. But then, in just a few days, the waters cleared again. In week two, we were somewhat surprised to find aquatic life – water fleas and mosquito larvae darting about under the surface.

On the Sunday afternoon of week three, I heard squeals of delight and my children came sprinting in from the garden unable to contain their excitement. They had found a fully grown common frog, which they affectionately named "Froggo". Now, we are on tenterhooks, waiting to see if we get any frogspawn.

I always wanted a pond in our garden. I should start executing on my idea real soon.

∞ Google Gets the Message, Launches Gmail

Published under Mango Linked, Apr 1, 2024

Happy 20th birthday, Gmail!

Published under Mango Shorts, Mar 16, 2024

Sure Apple, we now have https://apps.apple.com/us/vision.

But how about actually show all the categories available and give us the ability to browse non-featured apps?

There is still no way to find Mango 5Star 🤷🏻‍♂️

Indie App Sales, March 2024 Edition

Published under Mango Umbrella, Mar 12, 2024

Apps under the Mango Umbrella are participating indie app sales.

Indie App Sales is back again with a March 2024 edition! More than 250 indie apps are participating, and of course it includes the ones under the Mango Umbrella:

Head over to indieappsales.com to discover the rest of the apps.

Rest in Peace, Akira Toriyama

Published under Mango Paper, Mar 9, 2024

Goku, and Akira Toriyama

From Bird Studio's statement today:

Dear Friends and Partners,

We are deeply saddened to inform you that Manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st due to acute subdural hematoma. He was in age of 68.

Akira Toriyama's work has been a significant part of my childhood. May your soul rest in peace.

Update on 2024-03-10: App Store published a story remembering Akira Toriyama with a collection of apps and games featuring his works and characters: https://apps.apple.com/story/id1734943876.

Mango Is the King of Fruit - Phil

Published under Mango Paper, Mar 4, 2024

A great quote from the Netflix show Somebody Feed Phil

A great quote from Somebody Feed Phil.

I'm in total agreement with Phil. Also, his smile is so infectious!

∞ Movie: The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon

Published under Mango Reviewed, Mar 4, 2024

I'm giving the movie 4/5 ⭐

One hour later I'm still in shock. It's too damn dark.

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