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fnoff··on Apple has added persistent 'ads' to iOS, and it's driving users crazy
> I’ve visited the App Store’s app update page directly (tap and hold on App Store icon to see the context menu option)

I had no idea this was possible and was looking for the list of apps with updates available. This is why I always go to the comments first!

fnoff··on How fast can you type on T9?
It might be my bubble, but I feel like more options are appearing. The Clicks Communicator, Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, Zinwa Q25 (new insides for a BlackBerry) and now also the Minimal 2. I'm excited!
fnoff··on Xiaomi: New CPU matches Apple cores single threaded, much faster multithreaded
So true and SO annoying.

I have been away from Android for a while, is it any better there?

fnoff··on Teardown: A Generic 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub That Wasn't
I came to that conclusion when buying electric milk frothers. Several, because there is no difference between cheap and expensive. At all. They're all crap :')
fnoff··on Tesla admits HW3 owners need upgrades for true 'Full Self-Driving'
Which I think is the basis for a claim being prepared in The Netherlands. People buying a Tesla, spending extra for FSD and are now, years later, presented with this "admission".
fnoff··on They Went Abroad to Save Money. Moving Back Seems Unaffordable
The opposite of an immigrant is an emigrant (though that does depends on the observer's location). I think expat assumes a temporary stay outside the country, where immigration/emigration is maybe considered permanent? I also think expat generally indicate a higher educated job, so do feel like it is a way to distinguish themselves from other forms of migration.
fnoff··on A Brief History of Fish Sauce
If people put anchovy in their bolognese, I can imagine fish sauce is a great and easy substitute. Never thought of that, but will try next time it's on the menu :)
fnoff··on Jolla phone – a full-stack European alternative
I think they're working on it, but it isn't sure yet.
fnoff··on If you care about security you might want to move the iPhone Camera app
I swipe down to see the notifications/lock screen, then right to access the camera.
fnoff··on Why doesn't Apple make a standalone Touch ID?
For me the biggest advantage of faceid is that it isn't bothered by wet fingers or gloves. It works most of the time, where I remember struggling more (though still not often) with touchid. This was with an iphone 8, so I don't know how good they are now.
fnoff··on 250MWh 'Sand Battery' to start construction in Finland
I remember that one, but also can't find a link. Wasn't the heat from the people living there, and from appliances etc. enough to keep it at a comfortable temperature?