In preparation for the iPhone 12 launch, totallee sent Andrew several iPhone 12 case samples. Here is what he deduces from them.
Apple Just Made Selecting an iPad Really Hard
Apple seems to enjoy doing this to us. That is, making the process of selecting an iPad really hard. A lower level product leapfrogs a pro product in some technical respects. Deciding which to buy then involves a very careful analysis and comparison of the specs. And user needs.
Apple Services Have Been Wildly Successful. More Coming
Apple services have been wildly successful. They work well for Apple and its customers. In time, there will be many more.
The Apple Watch Series 3 Competes With Fitbit Sense
One thing from the Apple Event on Tuesday left Andrew scratching his head: Why is the Apple Watch Series 3 back?
The Best Thinking About Apple's September 15 Event
Swift Playgrounds: Not Just for Kids Anymore…
Dr. Mac has gotten over his fear of coding with Swift Playgrounds on his Mac and iPad, and his biggest takeaway is that it’s not longer just for kids.
Instagram is Latest Complaint Against iOS 14 Anti-Tracking Feature
Adam Mosseri, CEO of Facebook-owned company Instagram, is the latest to hit back against Apple’s privacy feature that will limit invasive tracking in iOS 14
Apple's New 'Over Sharing' Video Ad is a Failure
Apple’s new ‘Over Sharing’ video ad tries to be cute but ends up being cryptic and ignorable. Apple can do better.
How to Max Out a Mac mini
Apple’s Mac mini invokes strong reactions from most users. It sits in a twilight zone of performance and price. But, properly configured, it can make for a formidable Mac.
Improve Your Streaming Videos (for Free)
Now that everyone is doing it, Dr. Mac has some tips for making your streaming videos look better and more professional.
Sleuthed: Apple Silicon Release Dates
Apple Insider looks at the history of the PowerPC to Intel transition, what Tim Cook has said to date, practical constraints, and product timing logic to lay out a thoughtful roadmap for Apple Silicon release dates.
macOS Troubleshooting Checklist Part II
Dr. Mac is back with more things to try when good Macs go bad…
Apple Profiting From The Pandemic. But That's Not a Bad Thing.
Apple is profiting from the pandemic, and some might, at first blush, (wrongly) assume that’s bad. Akin to profiteering. But, actually, it’s an outward sign that Apple is doing things right for its customers.
macOS Troubleshooting Checklist Part I
After more than three decades as a Mac user, trainer, and troubleshooter, Dr. Mac has seen and resolved more Mac snafus than most. Here are some things he recommends you try when a good Mac goes bad…
TikTok is The Best Apple Advert Around
A Massive iPhone 12 Leak Emerges
Apple has been recording the virtual iPhone 12 keynote event. Details have been leaked.
Apple's Strategy For Igniting Apple TV+ Subscriptions
The first wave of Apple TV+ subscriptions come up for renewal in early November. Apple is taking steps to make sure those subscriptions get converted from free to paid. John makes a list.
The Inside Scoop on Developers vs. Apple
Apple developers have complained for years about various App Store practices and policies. Now, a major work of technical journalism exposes the inconsistencies that allow Apple to justify getting its way.
The Logic Behind Apple's (Leaked) Product Announcement Dates
A reliable predictor of Apple goings on, Jon Prosser, has given us some important Apple dates to ponder.
Apple's Art of Mysterious Convenience
Automation and increasing abstraction are what computers are all about. But when does it get creepy and out of control?
