2025-09-13 04:59:25
A-Series Inside is here! Dress up your device with these stunning holographic vinyl stickers.
Back in February, I launched the Silicon Inside Sticker collection, a lineup of holographic vinyl stickers celebrating every M-Series chip. They were a playful, tongue-in-cheek nod to the classic "Intel Inside" stickers of the past, those little badges that once announced what processor lived inside your laptop.
Of course, plenty of people groaned ("Apple would never…"), and they're right, which was precisely the point. But for every eye roll, there were just as many fans who loved the idea and wanted to adorn their Macs with Apple Silicon pride. I received dozens of photos of people proudly displaying their M-series stickers on all their various Apple devices.
And over the following months, the collection continued to grow steadily. I introduced a complementary Silver series alongside the original Space Black, added newly announced chips like the M3 Ultra, played with limited-edition colours such as the Sky Blue M4, and even released a cheeky M4 Extreme set for April Fools' Day.
The response to these stickers has far exceeded my expectations. Orders have come in from nearly 60 countries worldwide. Through the early spring, I was kept busy scaling up operations: stocking supplies, refining packaging, and working nonstop to get stickers into people's hands as quickly as possible.
And while I wait for Apple to release the M5 and beyond, I have been working on a collection of stickers for the A-Series chips. Each of these stickers features a unique chip diagram faithfully representing each A-Series chip, from the A15 (used in the iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPad mini 6th generation, and Apple TV 4K) to the recently released A19 & 19 Pro chips, a total of seven chip variations in all! And unlike the rectangular M-Series stickers, these are square, measuring 1.01 inches x 1.01 inches. Every chip is available in Silver or Space Black! Enjoy & thanks for your support.
Purchase below or view my entire merch collection over at the Mercantile.
A19 & A19 PRO ORDERS
Orders containing A19 or A19 Pro stickers will ship on October 3. Any other stickers in the same order will also ship on that date.
VACATION SHIPPING NOTICE
I’ll be away from September 19 - October 2 and unable to ship orders during that time.
✅ Order before 17:00 (MST) on Thursday, September 18 to ensure your package ships before I leave.
⏳ Orders placed after that will be shipped on or shortly after October 3, once I’m back.
Thanks for your patience and support while I’m away!
CA$5.00
A15: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPad mini (6th Generation), Apple TV 4K (3rd generation)
A16: iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPad (A16)
A17 Pro: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
A18: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16e
A18 Pro: iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
A19: iPhone 17
A19 Pro: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max
Note: Affixing a sticker to your iOS device does not enhance its performance to the performance levels indicated by the sticker.
Each sticker is slipped into a protective plastic sleeve, and every order is inspected and carefully packaged before heading out within 1–3 business days. To keep things simple and accessible worldwide, orders are shipped via standard lettermail. While tracking isn’t available with this method, most deliveries arrive within 3–6 weeks, depending on your location.
If something feels off or your order doesn’t arrive, just send me an email (along with your order number) and I’ll work with you directly to make it right.
For more details, check the Order Status Page.
According to the manufacturer, these vinyl stickers are safe to use on laptops. They are made from premium vinyl, designed to be durable and weatherproof, and can be removed cleanly without leaving residue.
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2025-09-10 06:56:00
Documenting the evolution of iOS system icons over the past two decades.
With iOS 26, Apple has announced a dramatically new look to their UI: Liquid Glass. Solid material icon elements give way to softer, shinier, glassier icons. I’ve already been chronicling the evolution of macOS icons, and now I’m expanding that project to include iOS. This collection will continue to grow and evolve with new additions throughout the autumn. Enjoy!
Note 01: Beta icons won’t be included. Occasionally, an icon may receive slight design tweaks during the beta cycle, but these temporary variations won’t be part of the collection.
Note 02: Believe it or not there was a day before retina display, and the early versions of iOS featured low resolution icons. Wherever the design remained identical between standard and Retina, I’ve opted for using the Retina version. But in cases where the icon evolved with the jump to Retina, I’ve done my best to track down and include the original low-resolution version - but keep in mind it’ll be really blurry when upscaled.
September 08, 2025: Added Weather & Apple Podcasts.
September 14, 2025: Added iPod/Music.
2025-09-10 05:03:10
Here's my quick, not at all comprehensive, and hardly helpful or informative recap of the Awe Dropping Apple Event.
A tight 75-minute Apple Event ends with the release of AirPods 3, updates across the Apple Watch Lineup, a new iPhone 17, an all-new iPhone Air, and a couple of vapour-chamber cooled iPhone 17 Pro models.
Update 01: Published 15:05 on 2025.09.09. I need to walk the dog (because she’s annoying me and I’m not a real writer/journalist so this doesn’t really have any real urgency to be published), but I will continue to update this page over the next couple days with additional thoughts, reflections, and screenshots.
Update 02 - 2025.09.15: added some additional screenshots & thoughts across the entry based.
- Steve Jobs
The introductory video, which began with a quote from Steve and highlighted Apple's dedication to design, was interesting. Apple really focused on highlighting how its OS and hardware designs have always been carefully crafted. Maybe I'm too entrenched in the tech ecosystem circles, but some (and perhaps me a little) have been somewhat critical of Apple's recent design designs, notably Liquid Glass. Is this a subtle rebuke towards some of that?
I loved how Apple highlighted their retail stores from around the world, including stores in Singapore, the UAE, China, & Turkey. Unlike previous Apple events where presenters hung close to Cupertino/California, this time presenters were scattered in retail stores across the US, including Chicago, Miami, and New York.
AirPods Pro 3 Bento
AirPods Pro are the best listening devices I own. They're portable, comfortable, offer incredible sound cancellation, and include some vital hearing health features. Now the AirPods Pro 3 get all that PLUS heart-rate monitoring, Live Translation (although that's also coming to AirPods 4 (with Noise Cancellation) and AirPods Pro 2), better IP57 dust, sweat and water resistance, better noise cancellation, better fit, AND better battery life. S-Tier product for sure.
I’m pleased Apple didn't gate-keep Live Translation to this model and extended it to older versions of AirPods (AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 w. Noise Cancellation).
Excited to try out the Live Translation at some point. It is currently limited to only a few languages (English (UK, U.S.), French (France), German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain)), but this should expand over time.
I felt the overall pitch was a bit pushy, though, describing these as a "Must have upgrade..." I can't recall a time when Apple used such verbiage in introducing its products.
Apple Watch Series 11 Bento
I have no idea why a watch needs 5G, but whatever. At least it doesn't negatively impact battery life. In fact, Apple stated that battery Life now extends from 18-to-24 hours.
Hypertension monitoring is a notable addition to the watch, although the feature wasn't showcased in great depth. Looks like Apple is obtaining clearances. Like sleep apnea or temperature monitoring, this isn't an exact or on-demand measurement of blood pressure. Still, it will monitor trends and alert you if it detects higher levels or elevations over time.
I love the Sleep Score feature! Available for the Series 6 or newer, this provides a much more digestible way of presenting sleep data for users.
Seriously, they brought back Space Grey (Series 11 Apple Watch). I thought we were done with Space Grey...
No new band styles were introduced to the Apple Watch Lineup (excluding a few Hermes variations), but we did get a range of new colours and some reflective threading on the Nike Sport Loop & Ultra Trail Loop.
Apple Watch SE 3 Bento
Meaningful update to the SE 3. It still features the smaller 40/44mm casing and 1000 nits display, but now includes an Always-On display, 5G, Crash Detection, and the S10 Chip that supports on-device Siri, Double tap, and Wrist flick, as well as fast charging.
Apple Watch Ultra Bento
The Ultra update is subtle, but nice. Slightly slimmer borders give the Ultra the largest display of any Apple Watch, hypertension notifications, Emergency SOS via Satellite, 5G, and significantly improved battery life (from 36 up to 42 hours).
Recommendation: Nice enough update coming from the original Ultra or an older Apple Watch, but unless you really want Hypertension or Satellite, the other features are nice but pretty minor if you already own a Ultra 2.
iPhone 17 Bento
As expected, the iPhone Plus is no more, but the main iPhone did get slightly bigger, moving from a 6.1-inch to a 6.3-inch display.
Nice of Apple to add Always-On and ProMotion (only took 18 years) to the mainline iPhone.
Lavender, Mist Blue, Black, White, & Sage
With the iPhone 15, Apple shunned colour; with the iPhone 16, they turned the dial up to 11, and this year, with the 17, they struck a balance right in the middle. Nothing will ever top that Ultramarine colourway though.
That's quite an improvement in Battery Life from the 16th to the 17th: up 8 hours from 22 to 30. However, these are video playback tests that utilize the most optimized codecs, so it remains to be seen what your real-life gains will be when performing your everyday tasks.
I love the larger, 18MP square sensor for the front camera, which allows you to take photos and then decide whether you want the image to be in landscape or portrait orientation.
Am I the only person who got completely scrambled listening to them describe the camera systems on each phone? It's one camera, but it's equivalent to four cameras due to this technology, or these three cameras are comparable to eight cameras... my brain stopped working at some point.
Apple says iPhone users snapped 500,000,000,000 selfies last year. With roughly 1.56 billion active iPhones in use, this translates to more than 320 selfies per user annually. Now, as someone who has taken 0-3 selfies per year, that means that there are people out there taking thousands of selfies to complete that average.
Dual Capture is a useful feature, allowing you to record from both the front and rear cameras simultaneously. Sucks that this feature is being gatekept to the 17 lineup since other camera apps on iPhone have been able to offer this functionality. This is a pure software lock.
iPhone Air Bento
“The Iconic Plateau”, so that's the official Apple vernacular for what we should be calling the camera bump.
They really pushed the durability angle of the iPhone Air - it felt like I was watching the infamous 5G Apple Event again.
Easter egg during the iPhone Air product video: they show the original MacBook Air, which Steve Jobs famously debuted by pulling it out of a Manilla Envelope back in 2008.
Really impressed by what Apple is doing with the Modems. The C1X, an update to the C1 modem introduced with the iPhone 16e, is reportedly faster than the 5G modem inside the 16 Pro (shots fired, Qualcomm) and 30% more power-efficient. Can't wait till this spreads across the rest of Apple's lineup.
Holy Smokes! The ENTIRE iPhone Air is inside the Camera Plateau. Camera, brains, chips, all of it. This thing is basically 95% battery.
YAY! The MagSafe Battery pack is back! Boo... it's exclusive to the iPhone Air.
The MagSafe Battery will charge other iPhone, but because of its height, it can only do so when perpendicular to the iPhone.
YAY! The iPhone Bumper Case is back! Boo... it's exclusive to the iPhone Air.
Balanced, as all things should be.
iPhone 17 Pro Bento
Interesting that Apple opted to leave out a Space Black variation this time around, leaving only three colours (Silver, Cosmic Orange, and Deep Blue). I always thought the black models were preferred over coloured or silver variations, so it felt like an odd choice to leave out a dark-neutral option.
The Vapour Chamber is a great idea. My Pro Max does get quite toasty at times, and given how this phone is geared towards professional video and photography, an advanced cooling system is a welcome addition.
The durability testing of the new iPhones was absolute cinema!
Disappointed by the move towards aluminium. Yes, I know it's lighter and has better heat dissipation, but I really loved the feel of both Stainless Steel and Titanium.
Apple's push towards eSIM continues, and for the first time, this comes with a significant incentive: an additional 2 hours of battery life.
Apple also updated the page with a new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max, updated FineWoven MagSafe Wallet Colours (Fox Orange, Midnight Purple, Navy, Moss, Black) and a collection of new cases from Beats, including an iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max Kickstand Case & a Beats iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max Rugged Case.
I don't really care for the Lanyard Strap; it's costly, but I am seeing more and more people use their iPhone as a crossbody accessory. I think these will be very popular.
2025-09-06 00:06:39
Apple's "Awe dropping" event is scheduled for 10:00am PST on Tuesday, September 09.
Once again, I'm firing up my MacBook to put together my annual September iPhone/Apple Watch Bingo board, featuring picks based on rumours and my wild wishes about what Apple will unveil at the event.
The iPhone is Apple's biggest product, and so it stands that their iPhone event is their most important event of the year. This time, rumours point to a completely redesigned, ultra-thin iPhone debuting alongside the iPhone 17, Pro, and Pro Max. It's exciting not just because we're getting a brand-new model, but because this ultra-thin design might hint at Apple's approach for its first foldable iPhone, possibly arriving as soon as next year. As always, we can also expect Apple Watch updates, a chance of new AirPods, and surprise software features kept under wraps until showtime.
The predictions for this board were collected between August 13 and September 04, and finalized on September 05, 2025.
Winning in Bingo means completing a specific pattern on your card, in this case, a row, column, diagonal, or the entire card. The "Good Morning Free Space" in the centre is already marked and can be part of any winning pattern.
PNG | PDF | Printer-Friendly PDF
The Bingo Board is available to download as a PNG or PDF, and I've added a more printer-friendly PDF so you don't end up using all your toner printing this card (but if you're at work during the event, you have my permission to print the full-colour PDF).
This one feels nearly certain: Apple is expected to unveil an all-new, ultrathin iPhone that the online community has widely dubbed the iPhone Air. The device is set to claim the title of Apple's thinnest iPhone ever, surpassing the iPhone 6's 6.9 mm record. Reports suggest it could dip below 6 mm in thickness, making it only slightly thicker than the 13-inch iPad Pro, Apple's slimmest product at 5.1 mm. This iPhone is also expected to feature a single camera, a titanium body, the A19 chip, an Apple modem, and a 6.6-inch display. It's expected to be a new offering alongside the standard iPhone 17 and the existing Pro lineup.
Rumour has it (ooh-ooh… 🎶) that Apple's three-year fling with the iPhone Plus might be ending this year. First, they went smaller with the introduction of the iPhone mini in 2020, a phone that was clearly ahead of its time. Then they swung the other way, sizing up the standard iPhone with the Plus in 2022, but that experiment hasn't seemed to have landed either. It appears that Apple will offer a standard one-size iPhone 17, a mid-sized ultrathin iPhone, and then maintain the Pro in its standard Pro and Pro Max size classes.
AirPods Pro 2 were announced two years ago at Apple's September iPhone event, and we may see the third iteration of these fantastic earbuds get unveiled during this year's event.
New sensors, such as heart rate monitoring similar to what Apple debuted with the Powerbeats Pro 2, and possibly temperature detection, could be announced, along with ANC upgrades and the potential for on-device live translation. All of these changes hint at a substantial upgrade for the AirPods Pro, which is one of the products Apple seems most fervent on keeping on the cutting edge of technological and health advancements.
Each year, I predict the runtime of the Apple event. For the last eight iPhone events, the average length has hovered around 94 minutes (significantly shorter for online vs. in-person events). This year, I took the average (94 minutes) and chose the over, predicting that this event would be ever-so-slightly longer than the hour-and-a-half average, particularly because I expect Apple to introduce a new iPhone tier.
2024 Apple Event was 99 minutes
2023 Apple Event was 83 minutes
2022 Apple Event was 95 minutes
2021 Apple Event was 79 minutes
2020 Apple Event was 71 minutes
2019 Apple Event was 102 minutes
2018 Apple Event was 107 minutes
2017 Apple Event was 116 minutes
Last year, we didn't receive an Apple Watch Ultra Series 3; instead, we got a Series 2 in a new colour. This year's reports suggest that the Ultra 3 will undergo a significant upgrade, with one notable feature being a larger display: 422 x 514, up from the current Ultra resolution of 410 x 502. My guess? The bump in resolution comes from slimmer bezels rather than a bigger chassis.
Given Apple's positioning of the Ultra as a rugged, outdoor companion, rumours suggest it may gain Emergency Satellite Messaging, a feature introduced on the iPhone in 2022. With multiple reports of satellite connectivity already saving lives, adding it to the Ultra would make for a highly compelling upgrade in the next iteration.
Apple introduced its first in-house modem, C1, when it debuted the iPhone 16e earlier this year. One of the most significant advantages of their own modem technology is that it results in dramatically improved power consumption, approximately 20–25% lower than that of the Qualcomm chips. This efficiency improves battery life, making it a perfect fit for Apple to incorporate it into their new iPhones, particularly the ultrathin model expected to debut. Rumours still suggest that the regular & Pro models will maintain the use of Qualcomm chips (for now), but that leaves the iPhone Air potentially adopting Apple's new cellular modem.
The whale lurking inside the fountain at Apple Park, at least according to the 2021 Spring Loaded event.
In addition to the expected drone footage around Apple Park, at some point, we'll transition from one place to the next via a fancy corridor, a tricked-out golf cart, an escape hatch, a portal, or a secret underground tunnel accessed via the fountain inside the courtyard of Apple Park.
In 2023, Apple replaced leather with FineWoven, a product that almost instantly earned the scorn of many consumers for how easily it showed staining and how prone it was to scratching and discolouration. Moreover, the case never felt premium, despite Apple's insistence on charging high premiums for it. So, it wasn't surprising that a year later, Apple discontinued FineWoven and focused solely on silicone case offerings. However, a new rumour has emerged that Apple is expected to announce a new, tweaked fabric case at this year's event.
Please don't come at me, but I didn't mind FineWoven. Sure, it was too expensive and not nearly as attractive as leather, but the pile-on about how terrible it was may have been slightly overblown.
Rumours suggest Apple has been developing blood pressure monitoring for the Apple Watch. But instead of providing precise systolic and diastolic readings, the feature is expected to take a more ambient approach, similar to how the Apple Watch already monitors temperature and sleep apnea, tracking trends over time and alerting users to abnormal patterns that may signal hypertension.
Released in October 2020, the HomePod mini has gone 1,800 days without an update, although, as the owner of three of them, it hasn't really needed one. A newer processor, along with updated Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband chip, and Wi-Fi, could keep the product relevant in Apple's audio/home strategy. Oh, and some new colours while we're at it.
Apple last updated the Apple Watch SE in 2022, and the product has remained unchanged for over 1,000 days. There have been rumours that Apple is working to lower the cost and has considered switching to a plastic casing with more colourful offerings, but we've seen nothing to date, and those rumours have largely petered out. However, I expect a chip & modest feature update at this year's event to keep this product fresh for potential buyers.
For years, the iPhone's camera bump has occupied the upper-left corner, steadily increasing in size with each generation. This year, it's expected to span the entire width of the phone, a massive, protruding camera mesa, if you will. By shifting more of the hardware into this bar, Apple may free up space in the main body for a larger battery and, ideally, create room for further photographic enhancements (e.g., increased tetraprism optical zoom) to the lenses.
ProMotion, Apple's 120Hz display technology, first appeared in 2017 but was introduced to the iPhone Pro lineup in 2021. The standard iPhone, meanwhile, has maintained its 60Hz refresh rate for nearly two decades. That could soon change, as rumours suggest Apple may finally bring ProMotion to the iPhone 17.
Since shifting to virtual events in 2020, Apple has often staged its iPhone launches with a split approach: the mainline models debuting in daylight, and the Pro lineup revealed under the night sky.
For years, Apple has been debuting the standard iPhone in full glory of the California sun, only to switch to nightfall and have Joz announce the Pro lineup. I'm confident we'll see the same pattern repeat in 2025.
Titanium arrived on the iPhone in 2023, replacing the stainless steel casing used on previous Pro models. The shift was significant; stainless steel was durable but noticeably heavier than the aluminum housings that came before it. Titanium struck the perfect balance: strong yet lightweight. I've really enjoyed it over the past two years, but now rumours suggest Apple may return to aluminum for the Pro line, keeping titanium exclusive to their new ultrathin iPhone.
Apple updated the main camera on the Pro phones from 12 to 48MP back in 2022 with the iPhone 14 Pro. Then, last year, they introduced the 48MP higher resolution to the Ultra Wide camera. And this year, rumours are suggesting that Apple will also update the telephone lens to a 48MP sensor. And with all that extra space in the new camera mesa, we might even see improved optical zoom come to the Pro phones too.
Not a necessity, but certainly a nicety: Apple should let the iPhone reverse-charge accessories like AirPods. Technically, the feature already exists; back in 2022, the MagSafe Battery Pack could recharge when connected to an iPhone. But Apple has never extended that capability beyond its own battery pack. With the Pro models' larger batteries, this feels like the kind of subtle addition that could quietly sweeten the appeal of upgrading.
Although it hasn't happened often, I wonder if Apple will stagger the release of the iPhone models this year, releasing the regular iPhone 17 and 17 Pro variations on one date while waiting to launch their ultra-thin iPhone a week or two later. As of early September, I haven't seen any rumours to suggest this, so consider this my complete wildcard pick.
Apple's rumoured ultrathin iPhone could be Cupertino's slimmest yet. The iPhone has only once dipped below 7 mm, the iPhone 6, at 6.9mm, but since then, thickness has inched upward, with the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro now at 7.8mm and 8.25mm. This ultrathin iPhone is now expected to be in the sub-6mm range, and although it won't quite match the 5.1mm thickness of the M4 iPad Pro, it could land close to being one of Apple’s thinnest product ever, rivalling the 5.4mm iPod nano (6th and 7th generation).
In the tech community, it's easy to forget we live in an echo chamber. Liquid Glass, first unveiled at WWDC 25, already feels like old news to us. But for many, this keynote will be their first real introduction to Apple's redesign. That's why I expect Apple will spend part of the presentation revisiting the philosophy behind Liquid Glass and walking through some of the UI changes making their way into iOS 26.
For as long as the iPhone Pro line has existed, its colour palette has leaned toward the… restrained. While the regular iPhones have strutted out in Aquamarine, Teal, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Green, and Product(RED), the Pros have mostly shown up in their favourite shade of grey: Silver (grey), Natural Titanium (darker grey), White Titanium (really light grey), and Black Titanium (really dark grey). Sure, we’ve had Deep Purple (aubergine), Desert Titanium (warm grey), and Alpine Green, but those were still muted, darker options compared to their more colourful siblings.
Based on the rumours, Apple might buck this trend and let a little bit of fun leak into the Pro lineup with the introduction of a bold and saturated Orange iPhone. Likely not for me (I’m a Silver iPhone guy), but judging by the buzz online, this could be a popular colour and a refreshing change, finally letting a little actual colour seep into the Pro lineup.
Earlier this year, Apple… well, technically Beats… rolled out the Powerbeats Pro 2, complete with optical heart rate sensors. It's easy to imagine Apple bringing that same technology to AirPods Pro 3, providing users with another way to track their heart rate, especially those who don't wear an Apple Watch but still want this health data from their workouts and activities.
A history of “One more thing…” announcements in the Tim Cook Era.
In the Tim Cook era, Apple has rarely used Steve Jobs' iconic "One More Thing…" teaser, which was last used at WWDC23 to announce the Apple Vision Pro. Before that, it was during the launch of the Apple Silicon Macs in 2020, back in 2017 with the introduction of the iPhone X, 2015 with Apple Music, and 2014 in previewing the Apple Watch. I'd say it's time again to flex those famous words before Apple unveils their ultrathin iPhone.
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2025-09-01 05:28:44
Gradients of September: A fresh new gradient wallpaper for Mac, iPhone, and iPad dropping every couple days.
Back in April, I launched Gradients of April, a set of 16 wallpapers released every couple of days across the month. The collection was a hit, and I’ve decided to bring the challenge back this fall with Gradients of September: a brand-new series of wallpapers for your Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
Some of you will have all-new iPhones by the end of this month, and many will have updated your devices to a brand-spanking new OS, so it’s the perfect moment to give your devices a new look. I hope you enjoy the collection!
These wallpapers are also perfect as backdrops in the new Messages update coming across the OS26 lineup, or as a backgrounds in apps like Safari or the Home app.
The collection of Gradients of September wallpapers is available below, free of charge and in full resolution, and the entire collection will be made available at the end of the month as one convenient download for a donation gift of $4.99.
Read more about my approach to making wallpapers available for purchase over at The WinRAR Approach.
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2025-08-16 04:48:49
Introducing Slick, a new wallpaper collection for your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Slick is a colourful and very dark-mode friendly wallpaper meant to complement the Liquid Glass aesthetic in Apple's upcoming OS releases. It's colourful, it's dark & very OLED friendly (#000000, I checked), and sure to look stunning across your devices. Enjoy!
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☕️ TipsNote: Midjourney was utilized in the creation of these wallpapers. After trying and refining a myriad of prompts, I began to generate hundreds of different variations. From this batch, the top five wallpapers were selected and had additional enhancements applied to them - rescaling, colouring, debanding, etc. From there, the wallpapers were resized and formatted for Mac, iPad, and iPhone displays.
