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JT Ray
Welcome to JT’s Blog, my name is JT Ray. This site is related to my interest in technology and how it makes our lives easier and difficult at times.
Currently my technology interests revolve around Apple, Inc. most notably the hardware and the software its Company builds. In my experience the Apple community is a community made of individuals that learn from each other. This is my way of helping and sharing what I have learned.
I may also share some of my life experiences and shameless rants from time to time (hoping not to offend). I hope the information contained helps provide answers to your technology questions and you leave better informed.
Thank you for visiting. JT.
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My Thoughts on the iPhone 15 Pro (Blue)
This week I purchase iPhone 15 Pro in the Blue Titanium color, and I must say, it's been quite an upgrade. One of the first things I noticed was the significantly lighter titanium frame compared to my previous iPhone 13 Pro. To put it into perspective, the iPhone 15 Pro weighs in at a mere 6.67 ounces, whereas its predecessor, the iPhone 13 Pro, tipped the scales at 7.65 ounces. It's only marginally heavier than the iPhone 13, which comes in at 6.43 ounces. Please note that these weight measurements were taken using my personal scale, so they may not be exact.
Contrary to some comments I've heard, the titanium frame doesn't seem to collect fingerprints. I do make it a habit to wipe down my phone each morning and occasionally give it a thorough cleaning with a Clorox wipe and my trusty CultCloth.
The introduction of USB-C in this model rendered all my Lightning adapters obsolete since I no longer own any Lightning-compatible devices. I connected my ScanDisk 1TB USB-C drive, and it provided me with the capacity to record 159 minutes of 4k 24 Pro Res, 127 minutes of 4k 30 Pro Res, or 63 minutes of 4k 60 Pro Res. I do plan on investing in a Thunderbolt or USB-C cable to take full advantage of transferring videos to my computer, but that will require some research and, of course, some video content to transfer.
One standout feature is the programmable action button. I've currently configured mine to open my iOS Shortcuts folder, where I have a plethora of useful shortcuts, including Calculated Tip, Blood Glucose, Restart, Shut Down, and Passwords.
Since I didn't program the action button to mute my iPhone, I created two automations to manage Silent Mode through the iOS Shortcuts App. At 8 am every day, my phone automatically switches to silent mode because I use my Apple Watch to interact with notifications. Then, at 10 pm, another automation turns off silent mode, as my Do Not Disturb Focus allows calls from my favorites to ring through. During my daily Do Not Disturb Focus from 10 pm to 8 am, everything else remains blissfully silent.
Another noteworthy feature exclusive to the 15 Pro models is the presence of Silent Mode and Show in Status Bar toggles under Sounds & Haptics. The latter adds a convenient bell icon next to the time at the top of the iPhone screen.
Additionally, under Battery > Battery Health & Charging > Charging Optimization, there's an option to limit charging to 80%, unique to the 15 models. With this option enabled, the battery will only charge to 80%, resuming charging if it drops to 75%. Apple does note that the "iPhone will occasionally charge to 100% to maintain an accurate battery state-of-charge."
In the Settings > General > About section, scrolling to the bottom reveals three important battery-related details: Manufacture Date (mine was in July 2023), First Use (September 2023), and Cycle Count (2). I also ran the Battery Stats iOS Shortcut, which indicated that my Maximum capacity was 3384 mAh, slightly higher than the Apple-advertised size of 3274 mAh. Currently, my maximum capacity sits at 3353 mAh.
Transitioning from the iPhone 13 Pro to the 15 Pro brought me some features reminiscent of the iPhone 14 Pro, such as the Dynamic Island and the Always On screen. While I've enjoyed experimenting with the Dynamic Island, I opted to turn off the Always On option, as I found it unnecessary. I also keep my screen's frame rate locked at 60 frames per second, which, as far as I know, doesn't allow for the Always On feature.
This marks my first experience without a physical SIM card, although I had used eSIMs in the past. I currently manage two phone numbers with two different carriers, AT&T and T-Mobile MVNOs. Both are set to LTE and Low Data mode to conserve battery life. Moving phones and eSIM was a piece of cake.
Lastly, I caved in and purchased a protective case after testing the waters without one on the first day. I made that mistake once before with an iPhone 7 Plus, and it resulted in a fall from my pocket in a parking garage, leaving it scratched from sliding across the concrete floor. Given the premium price of this phone, I decided to take extra precautions. I opted for an OtterBox Symmetry with MagSafe clear case, and I have another case type on the way. This choice not only provides excellent protection but also showcases the phone's beautiful color and securely holds my MagSafe Apple Wallet.
In conclusion, I'm genuinely satisfied with the iPhone 15 Pro. For the first time in years, I feel like I'm truly getting my money's worth with all the new settings and features. It's motivating me to harness the full potential of this powerful device.
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iPhone Charging Temperatures
Can the temperature during iPhone charging lead to battery capacity problems? To explore this, I conducted tests with my iPhone 13 Pro, monitoring the temperature while charging. Comparing MagSafe charging with that of the M1 Mac mini, I noticed a slightly elevated temperature with MagSafe.
It's worth noting that I maintained a consistent indoor temperature of around 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Each charging session was conducted separately on different days, with a 20-minute charging period before temperature readings were taken.
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Are iPhone Batteries Losing Capacity Too Quickly?
Recent discussions have revolved around the iPhone's battery lifespan, with numerous users expressing concerns about their iPhone 14 batteries dropping to around 90% capacity or even lower. Apple's official stance on the matter states that their lithium-ion batteries are engineered to retain a minimum of 80% original capacity across a substantial number of charge cycles, with the specific count varying based on the product.
Taking a closer look at my own iPhone 13 Pro, I've observed that it currently boasts a maximum capacity of 95%, having undergone 297 charge cycles in the span of 13 months, which equates to roughly 1.38 days per cycle. A point of intrigue lies in the interplay between maximum capacity and cycle count. In a fascinating twist, my iPhone 13 Pro's battery capacity during the manufacturing phase measured a robust 3174 mAh, surpassing Apple's officially documented 3095 mAh.
This intriguing phenomenon appears to hold true for every one of the five iPhones within my household. Cycle count, the next pivotal factor, emerges into the spotlight. The fact that I've accrued 297 cycles over a span of 411 days prompts contemplation. Apple aptly clarifies this aspect in their explanations. Yet, when we attempt to mesh the concept of 95% capacity into this narrative, it appears to be a divergent tangent.
My own computations reveal that the 95% capacity figure doesn't neatly correlate. Upon closer examination, my current full charge capacity stands at 2964 mAh. By extrapolating the math, my original manufactured capacity tallied up to 3174 mAh, culminating in a present capacity of 93.38%. If we recalibrate these figures against Apple's design capacity of 3095 mAh, the recalculated percentage stands at 95.77%.
In the grand scheme of things, is this truly an issue? My perspective leans toward the negative. Operating under the assumption that the 80% threshold represents the point at which Apple might consider battery replacement, I find myself comfortably distant from that juncture, potentially even a few hundred cycles away.
Notably, instances have surfaced wherein phones exhibit around 80% capacity after undergoing upwards of 800 cycles in less than a year.
iPhone 14 battery drain is a thing. People talking about it on TikTok. I’ve never used MagSafe charger, but mine already at 88% 😵💫 pic.twitter.com/PW9CKs6aRu
— Miraflor Photo (@BryanMiraflor) August 15, 2023
In essence, the ongoing discourse surrounding iPhone battery life warrants consideration. By dissecting the interplay between capacity, cycle count, and manufacturer specifications, it's clear that the situation isn't as dire as some might suggest. Remaining well above the 80% capacity threshold, I'm left reassured about the longevity of my device's battery and the resiliency of Apple's engineering.
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My favorite feature of iOS 13 thus far is the “Silence Unknown Callers”. Recently I moved from Verizon Wireless to an MVNO Carrier and lost the Call Filter App Verizon offers for free. However, within the settings of iOS 13, I can turn on the feature I have been requesting for years. Apple got this one right.
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Apple Card roll out appears to be a slow process. I am starting to see YouTube unboxing's of the titanium cards. In my opinion this is just another item Apple sells that shows status and doesn't really add value. Time will tell.
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Apple could improve iOS, iPadOS and macOS Do Not Disturb with a simple fix. I receive a great number of ROBOCALLS on my iPhone despite using my carrier’s Call Filter App. The fix is simple, update Do Not Disturb’s settings to allow the user to turn on Do Not Disturb on a per-app basis.
Built-in currently is the ability to turn off all notifications when the app is on. The simple fix to help with ROBOCALLS would be to allow Do Not Disturb with the phone app. This would allow calls from Contacts or Favorites as it does now, while allowing notifications from other apps such as iMessages or Weather.
Calls coming from a noncontact or designated favorite would go to voicemail. In my experience nearly all unknown calls sent to voicemail do not leave a voicemail. Others will leave a message are those typically looking to get a hold of me. Allowing more granularity in Do Not Disturb could eliminate ROBOCALLS for millions that have become a nuisance. Hopefully Apple is listening.
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The ability to set DND times for different days of the week on iOS would be fantastic!
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The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air wireles earphones are probably the best earbuds I have owned. I don't particullary care for earbuds to the lack of comfort when compared to over the ear headphones.
The Liberty Air earphones hit most of all the check marks.
Reasonable price of $79
Ear comfort, additional xs/s/m/l sized ear tips
Easy to connect
Surprising Noise Cancellation
Water resistent (IPX 5)
Reasonable playtime with a full charge, which is nearly 5-hours
The only thing I wished they had was wireless charging capablitlities or at the very least a USB charging port. I found that I could walk from one end of my house to the other without my iPhone and still have a solid conneection. Making phone calls based on tests were decent. Best of all they don't fall out of my ears with head shakes or while upside down on my inversion table.
For half the price of AirPods, well worth the money. I recommend going with the white color simply to avoid smudges on the earphones.
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The number one Apple Apologist to the rescue!
It won’t change the fact that all of Apple’s products have taken a leap forward in being overpriced for the average consumer.
With that said Apple still makes a lot of money and will not bend on meeting high margins. Translation don’t expect Apple to change its pricing strategy.
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Tim Cook and Apple announced today that sales of iPhone were lower than expected for a variety of reasons which
"led us to reduce our revenue guidance"
Bottom line for me upgrading annually came to an end during the first round of the Apple Upgrade Program for which I was not able to get the exact iPhone 7 model I wanted, despite having the order securely placed during pre order.
Second I bought the iPhone X and to be honest, it was a mistake as the price did not account for the touted improvements. The camera IMO doesn't take that better a picture than an iPhone 7.
Lastly, even at regular price it is far better economically to simply swap the battery every two years, then pay top dollar for a new phone.
Bottom line Apple did not sell as many iPhones this past Q1 as it expected, but Apple will still make more money than most every other phone manufacturer for Q1.
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