3 things Steve Jobs had wrong about the App Store
A newly released 2008 interview with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs provides insight into the App Store just 30 days after it launched.
View ArticleExpensive iPhones boost revenue, but Mac sales tank
iPhone sales fell in line with Wall Street expectations, but Mac sales fall to levels not seen in seven years.
View Article7 things you need to know about Apple today (Q3 2018 edition)
The iPhone X gamble is paying off, but Apple's the neglect of the Mac has had a huge negative effect. Tim Cook also calls for "calm heads" to prevail over tariffs.
View ArticleApple products you should not buy (August 2018 edition)
We think of Apple as being at the absolute cutting-edge of technology, but the truth is that when you walk into an Apple Store you are in fact surrounded by a lot of old, and even outdated devices that...
View ArticleiOS 11.4.1 tips, tricks, and secrets
Get more done with your iPhone or iPad -- as well as impress your friends and family -- with these tips, tricks, and secrets.
View ArticleLet's face it: Windows PCs are now just better -- and cooler -- than Macs
It's time to admit that PCs now beat Macs on both tech specs and price.
View ArticleShould Apple be forced to abandon the Lightning connector and switch to USB?
The European Commission is considering forcing Apple to dump the Lightning connector and adopt the USB standard along with all other manufacturers. Let's take a look at the arguments for and against...
View ArticleHow to set up a satellite Wi-Fi hotspot for your iPhone, iPad or Android device
Want access to voice and data no matter where you are in the world, whenever you need it? You need a satellite Wi-Fi hotspot.
View ArticleApple removes Group FaceTime calling from iOS 12, macOS Mojave betas
If you were looking forward to group FaceTime calls on iOS 12, you're going to have to wait a bit longer.
View ArticleTop 10 iPhone and Android accessories
If you have an iPhone or Android smartphone, you need to take a look at these accessories, which are the best I've tested so far this year.
View ArticleHow to use Apple Pencil: 21 features, tips, and tricks
Ever wonder what you can do with an Apple Pencil -- or why it is so useful to creators, professionals, and business users? Turns out, there are several features that help make Apple's stylus so unique...
View ArticleApple updates iOS 12 beta one more time as launch nears
It's not often Apple releases 10 beta builds of iOS, but there's a reason it happened with iOS 12.
View ArticleApple products you should not buy (September 2018 edition)
With new iPhones imminent, it's not a good time to buy an iPhone 8 or iPhone X. But what other Apple products should you avoid?
View ArticleMophie Powerstation Plus and XXL portable batteries: One Lightning cable to...
Mophie makes some great portable batteries for mobile devices, but for iPhone owners it has always been a bit of a pain to carry around a microUSB or USB-C cable to charge up the battery to then charge...
View ArticleiPhones, iPads, MacBooks: What new hardware will Apple unveil next week?
New iPhones? New Apple Watch? New iPad Pro with Face ID? New MacBooks and Mac Minis? That's a crowded lineup, even for a launch event that could span three hours. Something will give.
View ArticleiOS 12/watchOS 5/tvOS 12: Is your device supported?
iOS 12, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12 are days away from landing, but will your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Apple TV be supported, or will the launch mean a trip to the Apple Store?
View ArticleHere's the next iPad Pro Apple should build: Specs and speculation
Apple's third-generation iPad Pro is likely to have important but incremental improvements over its predecessor and include technologies introduced in the iPhone X.
View ArticlePreparing for Hurricane Florence: Storm trackers and other survival tools
Your tablet and smartphone can be invaluable tools to help you stay out of harm's way during hurricane season.
View ArticleApple event today: Five non-iPhone things to watch for
Apple is unveiling the new crop of iPhones today but don't get too distracted by shiny new things, because you might miss important clues as to where the industry is headed.
View ArticleApple announces iOS 12 will be available Sept. 17
Better notifications, an improved Siri, and overall improved performance are just a few days away.
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