The author discusses the weird and bonkers tech showcased at CES 2025, including a Halide guide for iPhone and iPad, the cold weather in the UK, disappointment with the Threads network, and the use of a Lego minifig scanner to avo...
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Craig Grannell is the author of the website Revert to Saved. He provides candid commentary on technology, retro games, Macs, and other topics on his blog.
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The author reflects on the new year and discusses their recent writing, including tech resolutions for 2025, articles about Apple, and a review of the Ruark Audio R3S. They also mention completing one of their resolutions and rece...
The text discusses various tech-related topics, including predictions for consumer tech and gadgets in 2025, Apple's performance in 2024, updates on Apple Watch apps, and the impact of AI and EU regulations on the tech landscape. ...
The author discusses his battle with smart technology and dumb appliances, as well as upcoming content on Stuff and TapSmart. He also comments on the UK government's attempt to carve out a copyright exemption for AI companies and ...
The author discusses his experience with a smaller iPhone, his favorite Apple moments from 2024, and the release of Monument Valley 3. He also talks about his struggles with the central heating in his house and the arrival of the ...
The author discusses his recent work, including a column for Stuff about Nintendo mobile games, a piece on the Sony PlayStation at 30, and a deep dive for Carrot Weather on TapSmart. He also mentions the backlash he received for h...
The author reviews the Evercade Alpha and The Spectrum, both of which delivered a blast of nostalgia and immediacy. He also updated the best enormous Lego kits to buy and warned against relying on cloud backups. The author also me...
0Apple hates emulators, part 43,209
2024-11-30 •
The blog post discusses Apple's stance on emulators on the App Store, highlighting the challenges faced by emulator authors and the questionable approval process for emulators. The author suggests that Apple's actions may be inten...
The author discusses his recent work on Apple Intelligence, expressing some disappointment in the tools and their potential. He also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Nintendo DS and updates a piece on upcoming Lego sets. Add...
The author discusses his recent work, including a Bluesky piece and a column about retro games. He also shares his thoughts on Bluesky and Threads, and how they compare to other social media platforms. The author reflects on his w...
The author discusses iPhone gaming, the potential for the Nintendo Switch 2 to use old game cartridges, and the ongoing battle for vestibular accessibility on iPhone and Android. He also mentions the release of new Macs and the ex...
The author discusses the ongoing battle for vestibular accessibility on iPhone, Android, and beyond. He reflects on his past experiences with iOS 7 causing motion sickness and the subsequent improvements made by Apple. However, he...
The author discusses his recent articles and upcoming projects, expressing frustration with tech gadgets reliant on apps and sharing his thoughts on the acquisition of Pixelmator by Apple.
The author discusses the impact of the changing seasons on his mood and the gadgets he uses to cope with the darker mornings. He reviews the new iPad mini and iPhone 16 Plus, and shares his thoughts on the changing of the clocks a...
The author discusses his recent work, including a column for Stuff about retro games, an article for TapSmart comparing iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, and a piece about the camera app Halide. He also shares his thoughts on the strug...
The author discusses Nintendo's new alarm clock, reviews the new iPhone Pro Max, shares thoughts on Camera Control, and writes a guide on how to get started with Things. He also talks about his struggles with organizing his day an...
The author discusses his boredom with gamepads and his hope for innovation in the next Nintendo Switch. He also mentions upcoming projects related to iPhone 16 and retro consoles. Additionally, he shares his experience going bat s...
The blog post discusses various topics including the overuse of AI in social media feeds, particularly by Meta, and the potential misuse of AI-generated content. It highlights the importance of human expertise in evaluating AI out...
Craig Grannell discusses his recent publications, including a column on Apple TV's declining interest from Apple, iOS 18 tips, and a classic app series featuring Squareball. He critiques the BBC's Animal Park for using imperial me...
Craig Grannell discusses his recent publications and personal updates. He highlights an interview with Apple about the Mac's growing role in gaming, emphasizing Apple's unique ecosystem compared to Windows. He also covers the best...
The blog post discusses Craig Grannell's excitement about a new iOS 18 Home Screen feature, which simplifies the Home Screen experience. He also shares the unexpected popularity of his recent article on buying a CD player after 20...
The author discusses buying a CD player after 20 years, the disappearance of favorite songs from streaming services, and the impact of Capcom requiring internet connection for iPhone games. He also mentions recovering from covid a...
The author discusses writing two AI articles, smartphone photography, minimizing distractions on iPhone, upcoming Lego sets, and catching Covid for the first time. He expresses frustration with the lack of medical support in the U...
0Weeknote: 17 August 2024 – AI, iDOS and covid
2024-08-17 •
The author discusses various topics including Apple AI prompts, iDOS app approval, MAME4iOS rejection, Disney's legal actions, and his experience with contracting Covid after four years of avoiding it.