Parker Ortolani

product development at Penske Media | previously at Vox Media on The Verge & Polygon, 9to5mac, and BuzzFeed | opinions are my own

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2025-06-09 22:25:51

honestly couldn’t be happier with today’s announcements, the redesign is gorgeous and the iPad is finally FINALLY a proper computer

2025-03-30 19:07:37

second sneak peek, here's what it looks like on the Mac... you might also notice some changes :) https://mastodon.social/@parkerortolani/114242279065694619
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2025-03-26 18:44:47

Apple Adds the Lumon Terminal its Mac Lineup: https://parkerortolani.blog/2025/03/26/apple-adds-the-lumon-terminal.html

2025-03-22 14:45:57

final icon 👀➡️
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2025-03-13 22:26:57

Dev friends, any suggestions for what to do when TestFlight builds get stuck processing in App Store Connect? Can’t push a new version…

2025-03-06 17:38:29

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@nprofile…spxs this is sweet! How’d you do this?

2024-12-17 19:26:37

new Delta icons are 🔥 @nprofile…perq @nprofile…g94y
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2024-12-12 20:30:58

Hot tip: you can set the action button to type to Siri now in iOS 18.2 - way easier than double tapping the home indicator

2024-12-12 16:13:51

Today is my last day at Vox. Over the past 3 years, I’ve had the honor of getting to know and work alongside people that I’ve admired since I was a little kid. As a lifelong gadget nerd and gamer, getting to be a part of The @nprofile…h5sx and @nprofile…fefd’s stories has been incredibly special. I’m beyond excited to move on to my next adventure starting next week. 👀
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2024-12-03 16:38:02

It’s true. Introducing The @nprofile…h5sx Subscription. $7/month or $50/year. No-brainer for super nerds and folks who care about good journalism. Join us! https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/3/24306571/verge-subscription-launch-fewer-ads-unlimited-access-full-text-rss

2024-11-27 22:38:53

Someday the Apple Mail app will fetch new mail as quickly as Gmail… right? RIGHT?!

2024-11-25 16:03:39

This thing needs to be as thin as possible to be the unique addition to the lineup that they want it to be. Hoping it's 5mm. But man it'll need a lot of reinforcing internally. https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/25/iphoen-17-air-design-features/

2024-11-19 22:47:21

The first Christmas tree sidewalk stands are going up. I repeat the first Christmas tree sidewalk stands are going up. WHERE DID THIS YEAR GO?

2024-01-08 03:46:21

Clear 2.0 is finally here. For everyone. If you haven’t been a tester, you’re in for a real treat. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clear-lists/id493136154
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2024-01-07 03:12:24

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@npub1utv…87lr @npub144q…pflu Panther and Tiger’s textures and layouts hold a special place in my heart

2024-01-07 03:10:38

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@npub1utv…87lr @npub144q…pflu that era was the best UI design playground

2024-01-07 02:56:22

Ahhhhh I just found this screenshot of my third gen iPad home screen from 2013! Hitting me in all the feels!!
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2024-01-03 00:20:55

Ahhhh this @npub1rk3…43sg icon is ADORABLE
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2023-12-24 17:22:23

the disparate tool bar and tab bar designs in Ivory are driving me crazy, the shadow at the top either needs to go or one needs to be added to the tab bar 🤪
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2023-11-07 17:21:43

Interesting… I feel like the bugs this year have not been nearly as rough as they’ve been in previous years… 🤔 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-07/apple-delays-work-on-ios-18-macos-15-watchos-11-due-to-problems-with-bugs

2023-10-26 22:08:03

Read it later bookmarking apps are toast. Journal is so good at this. Such a beautiful app too.
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2023-10-20 16:56:39

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the first true Chromebook killers
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2023-10-20 16:56:17

✨ I said I had been working on an ambitious concept. Here it is: gptOS computers. No one seems to be able to take out Chromebooks. But I think OpenAI could. Imagine a lightweight powerful OS built on GPT, DALL-E, and other tech that could make creation and productivity more accessible than ever. Beautifully designed, access to plugins, speedy web apps, and ChatGPT as the main interface. Plus, Microsoft could join them to better compete without OEMs continuing to make junky Windows laptops.
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2023-08-12 03:16:46

Concept: It's time to combine Phone, FaceTime, and Contacts into a single new app: Calls. Featuring a simplified and more modern user interface that's more visual and fun, it could make communicating with friends, family, and colleagues even easier.
It takes the now popular pins from Messages and revamps speed dial. FaceTime messages are displayed like stories. Contacts are more visual. And the dialer and FaceTime call generation get combined.
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2023-08-06 01:33:42

it’s such a shame that so many modern iOS apps don’t bother to support Home Screen quick actions, even some indies don’t support them anymore
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2023-08-01 17:18:45

If I had to guess, *this* is what I imagine the pink Apple Watch Series 9 will look like.
Included this color in my Series 9 concept from late 2022 https://t.co/yqKNjXYe0O
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2023-05-21 17:26:47

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@npub15l7…aang shhhh I’m building a shortcut and making sure the input is passing thru lol

2023-05-21 17:15:41

This is another test