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The Entire-Purpose Edition Monday, August 11, 2025

Apple Is Killing The Mac’s Launchpad, Here's Why I'll Miss It, by Bobby Jack, How-To Geek

Launchpad is unique in that list for one important reason: its entire purpose is app launching. Every other option displays running apps, mixes in files and folders, or offers another world of complexity.

This App Helped Me Fix iPhone Shortcuts' Biggest Limitation, by T.M. Amrita, How-To Geek

IFTTT extends automation beyond your Apple ecosystem by connecting your iPhone and Shortcuts app with third-party services, actions, and triggers that are not readily available within Shortcuts' scope.

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AOL Is Finally Shutting Down Dial-up, by Thomas Ricker, The Verge

AOL dial-up is ending on September 30th according to a statement posted on the company’s website. It marks the end of the service that was synonymous with the internet for many since its launch in 1991.

Apple Permanently Closes Its First Store In China, by Fatbobman’s Blog

When the store opened in 2015, it was situated in Dalian’s most prominent commercial district. In its early days, it indeed attracted large numbers of Apple enthusiasts, and given its prime location, many tourists visiting Dalian also made it a must-visit destination, contributing positively to Apple’s brand promotion and customer service. However, with urban expansion and the restructuring of functional zones, this once-premier shopping district has been replaced by multiple emerging commercial centers over the past few years. Both foot traffic and the infrastructure of the shopping complex have declined significantly, with current visitor numbers less than one-tenth of peak levels. Within the same district, numerous international brands have also adjusted their presence or withdrawn entirely.

Why Paying For Spotify Mostly Pays Taylor Swift, by Mert Bulan

So even if you only listen to indie artists, your money still mostly goes to the big names, because the payout is based on total listening across all users, not just you.

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Speaking of launching apps, why hasn't the iPadOS' App Library arrived on macOS' dock yet?

My guess: since most apps for macOS doesn't come from the App Store, Apple has no idea how to recreate the App Library with its categories of apps yet.

Maybe Apple Intelligence -- and some web crawling -- will help in the coming future?

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