Techmeme Ride Home Fri. 10/11 - Gruber Says Tim Cook's Email "Doesn't Add Up"
Oct 11, 2019
Dive into the latest tech buzz with a critical look at Apple's removal of an app amid protest concerns. Discover hands-on insights into Google’s sleek Pixelbook Go and Twitter’s return to the Mac with its new Catalyst app. Marvel at Rwanda’s incredible leap into tech as it unveils its first locally made smartphone. Plus, catch up on SpaceX's collaboration with NASA and Apple's ambitious venture into original content. Wrap up your weekend with must-read longform articles exploring the tech landscape.
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Gruber's Doubts on HK Map Live Removal
- John Gruber questions Tim Cook's justification for removing the HK Map Live app.
- He finds inconsistencies in the claims of malicious use and legal violations.
Pixelbook Go Hands-On
- 9to5Google obtained a Pixelbook Go and describes its unique ribbed back.
- The texture is compared to a washboard or a dog's mouth roof.
Twitter Returns to Mac
- Twitter released a new Catalyst app for macOS Catalina.
- The UI differs from the iPad app but doesn't feel entirely native to the Mac.
