Jason Howell and Rosemary Orchard discuss troublesome software bugs, tech companies' involvement in standards creation, iMessage interoperability and the appeal for Apple to make iMessage compatible with Android. They also share their experiences of the coolest natural features they've seen and discuss the beauty of reaching Alameer Falls. Support Clockwise by becoming a member.
A bug in Shortcuts causes slow loading when browsing apps and actions in iOS Today.
Carplay on the iPhone 15 Pro is frustrating due to Siri not responding and audio playback interruptions.
Deep dives
Frustrations with Shortcuts Bug
Rosemary discusses a bug in Shortcuts that causes a slow loading time when browsing the apps list and actions. It is especially frustrating when working on iOS Today, and screen sharing exacerbates the issue.
Carplay Troubles
Rosemary and Jason share their frustrations with Carplay on the iPhone 15 Pro. They experience issues with Siri not responding and audio playback interruptions, forcing them to unplug and replug in their devices to try and resolve the problem.
Jason's MacBook Pro Sleep Mode Issue
Jason talks about a recurring problem with his MacBook Pro M1 Pro randomly shutting off instead of going to sleep. He has not found a solution and finds the troubleshooting process difficult, as it does not occur consistently.
Troublesome software bugs, our thoughts on tech companies' involvement in standards creation, iMessage interoperability, and what we think about video game movies and TV shows.