Andrew Demetriou (@andrew17876) / X

Andrew Demetriou

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Andrew Demetriou

@andrew17876

Hello. I rant about many things & drive about in interesting cars once in a while 🇪🇺

some old mercedes

Joined February 2015

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Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
Jun 11, 2023
Apple Maps has such a much nicer UI & UX in comparison to Google Maps. With Apple Maps, I know exactly what stations i’ll be going through, and the lines actually match the real-life signage colours (Orange for the BDFM Lines, Blue for the PATH line) Meanwhile… Google seems to
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Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
Sep 15, 2023
So I keep seeing this picture all over Twitter this morning, claiming the iPhone 15 Pro Titanium discolours and that the paint “peels & flakes off” You can’t paint Titanium. The last time Apple did that, you ended up with the Titanium PowerBook G4 which flaked off. These
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Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
Apr 30, 2024
Same environment. Two entirely different decibel readings. Two different Apple Watches. What’s going on here Apple?
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Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
Dec 14, 2022
Replying to @LukeMiani
Look at you being able to afford a whole bottle of water 🎉
Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
Sep 14, 2023
A first look at the new FineWoven case by Apple for iPhone 15 Pro! Mines blue, it feels super interesting, the rear almost feels like suede or alcantara, the sides feel like textured plastic, and the buttons have been redone entirely to the point where they are loose fitting in
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Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
May 2, 2024
Passed by a Swiss railway station this morning, whenever I see this clock face it reminds of when Apple got sued for using it without permission in iOS 6
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Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
Nov 27, 2023
Despite its overhaul, Google Maps still has nothing on Apple Maps when it comes to street detail. This is the intersection of Broadway and 54th St in NYC, an area with a protected bike line, lane dividers, separated turning lanes, and specific "no-parking" zones. All visible
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Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
Jun 19, 2023
The inconsistencies between macOS window controls are so annoying, smaller traffic lights, different positions, and different behaviours all break down the user experience significantly We all like to jump on the “Windows 11 has so many inconsistent UI elements” band wagon, but
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Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
Oct 3, 2023
So my iPhone 13 mini needed a new battery, and I decided to get one off Apple’s Self Service Repair Store & install it myself It’s been a while since i’ve done this, and there is a key new improvement that’s been implemented since last time: Self Sealing. Instead of having a
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Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
Sep 24, 2024
Replying to @samsheffer and @MKBHD
This isn’t trying new things, it’s a wallpaper app.
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Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
Sep 22, 2023
Preparations for tomorrows iPhone 15 launch day are underway! Shots from the 5th Avenue Apple Store New demo units, stands, and experience tables being set up for tomorrow! New stickers being placed near the entrance of the store too Always great to see how everything gets
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Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
Nov 25, 2023
Apple's USB-C EarPods have a wonderful warm tone to them, they sound much more deep than the 3rd gen AirPods It's quite nice, and amazing for $19
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Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
Feb 2, 2024
Big energy in the air outside Apple Fifth Ave tonight!
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Andrew Demetriou
@andrew17876
Jul 30, 2023
Can’t stop thinking about how perfect the reusable McDonalds containers are Just look at those pinstripes! Gorgeous!
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