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Welcome! Welcome to the personal website of Dr. Matt J. Fuller. I am an educator and musician who enjoys learning, music, and design. I collect vintage Apple devices and memorabilia.
I serve as Assistant Superintendent for Technology and Innovation at Barrington 220, a PK–12 school district northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA. I have served in educational technology leadership roles in school districts for over 20 years.
My research papers are available on Apple Books:
The iPhone 17 Pro was introduced on September 9, 2025, during a pre-recorded Apple event titled “Awe Dropping” that featured an animated/interactive Apple logo on a black background. The Apple logo resembled a thermal image, perhaps hinting that one of the products introduced might feature a new type of cooling system. That idea became a …
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The verbosely named “iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case with MagSafe” is similar to previous Apple Clear Case designs except for the conspicuous bright white, rounded-rectangle that covers the ceramic shield on the back of the iPhone 17 Pro (the same design is used on the iPhone 17 Pro Max version). The white rectangle on the …
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The Solo Loop Apple Watch band was released in 2020 along with the Apple Watch Series 6. The packaging describes this product as a “Silicone Fitted Band.” According to Apple’s website: “Made from liquid silicone rubber, the Solo Loop features a unique, stretchable design with no clasps, buckles, or overlapping parts that’s ultracomfortable to wear …
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