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Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · 21d

This is not a beautiful set up photo

Its my gear after the security check at the airport

Ive been using the Tech Brief Folio from @sfbags.bsky.social every day since I got it over a year ago

Still amazes me how much I can fit in it - and it reduces time spent in the security check which is nice

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Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · 22d

The new change to Fitness is mind blowingly useful

For setting up intervals, starting the workout, keeping track of intervals etc as a live activity

Just a huge update

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · 25d

@chancemiller.me

Got the new Ultra 3

Up from the Series 7

Now what? 🤩

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Sep 11

@chancemiller.me

Is this new in the RC 26?

I’ve workout out throughout the beta cycle and newer seen this screen pop up. It’s even a live activity!

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Aug 27

Doing something new - and trying out AppleTech while doing it.

New Podcast just out.

Be aware - its in Norwegian!

Far og Fag

Social Sciences Podcast · «Far og Fag» er en samtalepodkast med psykologene Jens og Søren Skår – far og sønn – som utforsker psykologi fra et praksisnært og evidensbasert ståsted. Jens bringer med seg...

podcasts.apple.com

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Aug 23

If AppleTv+ had a subscription for European Football, like Premier League, La Liga or the Norwegian Tippeligaen, I would not hesitate to watch it through AppleTv+.

MLS - Im so jealous they have this option in the states. I just dont want to watch live matches at 02:00 AM local time.

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Aug 18

New Siri mode (in the future, the rumour news wheel) is going to be really cool.

Just don’t give this virtual assistant a face

Keep the rainbow lines on the side

Give me Jarvis - interrupt me in conversation in a polite way, as long as it’s good, and cool

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Aug 15

In Latest @9to5mac.com podcast, they mentioned that Spotlight on MacOS26 Tahoe didnt work.
This happened to me as well on the last Public Beta.
Just updated to the latest public beta.
I noticed that the Mac-storage has "no applications", which is why spotlight finds nothing. Its all "system data"

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Aug 15

If apple CarPlay is going to be usable in EVs, we need more integration with range and preheating of the battery

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Jul 18

Just read @9to5mac.com new article: 9to5mac.com/2025/07/18/a...

At this point it's just clear how much better the service is in the English-speaking countries.

Which is annoying, since plenty of other countries will do just FINE if some of the stuff has to be in english

Take my Norwegian money🍎

Apple One just keeps getting better, here’s what’s coming next - 9to5Mac

Apple One benefits from new features being added to Apple’s services all the time, and there are plenty of fresh updates coming in iOS 26.

9to5mac.com

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Jun 30

@9to5mac.com

Did you notice the small visual detail in Messenger dynamic backgrounds?

How the background reacts to your reactions on messages? Or when the keyboard opens or closes?

Like the ripple effect on the underwater background

Is

Just

Beautiful

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Jun 28

Apple Intelligence in shortcuts app

Mindblowing

But!

And this is a big one

Norwegian is not supported, so I have to jump some major hoops and use “dictate text” and run that through ChatGPT instead, and run that output to Apple Notes

Not 100%, but it’s really cool

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Jun 26

Audiomix just works

Amazing

Not 100% all the time, but its Beta 2

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Jun 24

@sellverge.com Please - poke your contacts within Apple.

We need more focus on using MacOs/iPad OS and the MPB/MacMini/iPad hardware for gaming and streaming.

Using only one machine/device at a time

Like the hardware is right there! Just let me route different audio sources to my stream!

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Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Jun 20

Workout buddy on Apple Watch / iPhone accompanied me on my 5k today

It gave me feedback, and then said “Keep pushing with this track from Jay-Z and Linkin Park”

It was correct. Daym. Even got Norwegian songs correct! Interesting

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Jun 16

Can we also be allowed to change the messages background (the home page for all the messages)?

From black

To something fancy

#ios26

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Jun 16

@9to5mac.com Is visual intelligence out there in the new beta? Like the screenshot-enhancement? Caaaaant find it

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Jun 15

Why is workout buddy dependent on my iphone?

I bought my Apple Watch with cellular capabilities for the exact purpose of leaving my phone home when I go for an outdoor workout…

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Jun 14

Looking forward to hear the episode.

Can the iPad record two local mics? Or is it better for one local mic and one through a program (streaming, like you and William?)

Trying to get into the area of podcasting, and really excited about the new updates to iPad and AirPods!

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Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Jun 11

The new OS´26 feels smooth across the board, apart from the occasional hiccups in a dev beta. Ive reported a few.

All in all, Im so thrilled using my Apple Ecosystem across the board, from my MBP, through my iPadPro, iPhone, Apple Watch and back home to the Mac Mini.

Splendid

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Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Jun 10

I need a 1:1 session on this, please. How can I utilize this for my workflow, holy moly!

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Jun 10

So new OS is finally here to test out

Even though Apple intelligence is coming to Norwegian, I’m reluctant at this moment to swap from English

I mean, I’ll be loosing Apple News

And when will it be available for Norwegian even!??

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · May 10

“Shhh, I’m Talking to Myself” — that was the title of my NAFO 2025 pre-seminar talk. And yes, it was about rule-governed behavior (and some on private verbal behavior in general).

Thank you to Erik Arntzen for the platform, and to the brilliant colleagues I met along the way.

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Apr 9

I often listen to music while working. Sometimes, a song hits me

The auditive stimuli provides SDs for some private verbal behavior and over operants that are NOT compatible with working

In other words - sometimes listening to music interrupts my workflow, but I love it 🎧🎶❤️

Søren Skår @mrskaar.bsky.social · Apr 4

Apple News with food recipes

“This channel is not available in your country”

I mean