Dorchester — Jan 9th 2024
Today 1) Taking photos. David emphasised the logic that the best camera is the one you have with you at the time, most of us are never far from our iPhones. But not only are they convenient, they are amazingly sophisticated cameras and produce very high quality photographs. David proved the point by showing a few excellent photographs each demonstrating specific features, that he had taken using his iPhone 14 Pro. He then connected his phone to the projector and took us through all the facilities available, at a touch, on the screen.
Many of these settings can be altered after the photo has been taken because the iPhone has captured so much information with incredible processing power e.g. one can adjust the focal length used to take a photo after being taken, because it a software function. Several of the features David showed us on his 14 Pro had some of us with more basic and/or earlier models contemplating upgrades.
In addition to the on screen settings, there are a range of settings under Settings > Camera which David will explain and demonstrate on a future occasion.
After the break, Rick showed us an AirCard which works like Apple’s AirTags, including in the Home App, but being much thinner and in the form of a credit card can fit very neatly into a wallet or similar. More information available here..
Georgia’s attention had been caught by an article in C-Net warning of the danger of keeping bank and credit cards with a mobile phone and how to reduce the risks.
We ended the evening with a very amusing cautionary tail from Trevor Craven who having fallen over on a muddy country walk could not stop his watch calling emergency services, he had a locked watch screen. Having reassured emergency he was fine, only later did he discover that all his emergency contacts were getting updates on his location. At least we Apple Watch owners now know to lock the watch face by selecting Settings and clicking on the water droplet icon. To unlock just press and hold the crown, not easy if covered in mud with heavy clothing covering the watch!
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