College is fundamentally different from secondary school. Students are more on their own. This is where Apple could make a difference with an education AI.
New and Improved Siri is Smarter Than Ever
Dr. Mac thinks Siri has gotten smarter in Apple’s latest operating system releases — iOS 12, macOS 10.14 Mojave, and watchOS 5. Find out why in Episode #305 of Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves, only at the Mac Observer.
Apple's Siri Might Protect Us From Machine Learning Misused Against Us
So far, Apple and other companies have invoked Machine Learning to make our lives better. But there’s also a dark side looming.
Just in Case: My 2018 iPhone Case Roundup
Dr. Mac reports that he is an iPhone case addict who is happiest when he’s trying at least a couple of iPhone cases each week.
Yes, iPad Pro CAN Replace A Computer
Some reviews are dismissing the iPad Pro as “not a real computer.” Kelly calls shenanigans on the definition of the mythical “real” computer.
Apple's MacBook is Dying - Will Soon Be No More
The MacBook, introduced in 2015, appeared to leapfrog the venerable MacBook Air. It sported a Retina display and USB-C. Now, it may be a dying breed.
Jeff Gamet Leaving TMO, but it’s OK to Smile
After 13 years with The Mac Observer it’s time for me to hang up my Managing Editor hat and move on to new adventures and experiences.
Sadly, Mac Sales Starting to Indicate an Overall Decline
It takes awhile before a trend in sales becomes definitive. The Mac’s downward unit sales for each Apple fiscal year are showing a trend now.
Apple Declares That Unit Sales Are No Longer Relevant. The Impact
During Apple’s Q4 Financial Results Conference Call, it was announced that, staring with the December quarter, unit sales will no longer be reported.
How this change will be received by investors remains to be seen.
The iPad Pro Measures Our Worth by How We Touch It
Apple’s October 30 event in New York wasn’t just a set of new product announcements. Rather, it was a challenge to its customers to ponder how they’ll use these new tools creatively.
Apple Showed Diversity as Well as New Products on Tuesday
The number of women was as notable as the new products at Apple’s event on Tuesday.
Apple Intern Open Letter Echoes Complaints of Google Intern James Damore [Update]
Avi Agarwhal says he has become “increasingly disenchanted” during his six months at Apple, specifically mentioning James Damore.
The New MacBook Air: Apple Competes With Itself
A new, low-cost, non-Retina MacBook of some kind has been envisioned and dreamed about by the community. Whatever Apple’s plans are, the new 2018 MacBook Air isn’t it. And that’s okay.
Apple's New Mac mini is Late But So Very Pleasing
It would be obvious and easy to criticize the new Mac mini. John won’t do it.
Apple's Original TV Content is Very Strategic and So Darn Smart
Apple isn’t just doing original TV content for fun. There’s a plan. And it’s bad news for cable and satellite providers.
CleanMyMac X: Finally a Mac-Cleaning App That Doesn't Suck!
Dr. Mac says CleanMyMac X is the first Mac “cleaner” app he likes using, and says he runs it full-time on his daily driver. Find out why in this week’s Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves Episode #302.
Phil Schiller Defends iPhone XR Screen in Interview
Phil Schiller talks about the iPhone XR, including the iPhone XR screen and why the resolution shouldn’t matter.
Apple's Tim Cook Asks Bloomberg for a Retraction. No Spy Chip
Two giants are clashing. Neither side is budging. The truth is ever more elusive.
3 Things I Like and One Thing I Really Hate About My Apple Watch Series 4
John has been using his Apple Watch Series 4 for a week. There’s a lot to like and one thing that infuriates him.
Automation for iOS 12? Try Shortcuts!
If you always wished you could automate iOS, Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus has good news for you—you can with Apple’s new (kinda) Shortcuts app!
