Phil Schiller talks about the iPhone XR, including the iPhone XR screen and why the resolution shouldn’t matter.
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Why I Think Optimize Mac Storage is Infuriating
When you turn it on, it automatically deletes things when your Mac is running low on space. But it angers Andrew.
What the Surge in Apple Watch Popularity Says About Our Culture
The Apple Watch Series 4 appears to have tapped into an emerging cultural theme. And it will accelerate. John explains the significance.
What to Expect From the Next Apple Watch, Series 4
The rumor mill is full of predictions about the next Apple Watch, Series 4, which may well be announced in September, 2018. John sizes up the possibilities.
We Are Emotionally Attached to Apple, and it Shows
Apple knows how to press our emotional buttons in certain, honorable ways. It dictates how we react to the company in our purchases. This is a Good Thing.
Apple to Cut Apps from iTunes Affiliate Program Because Discovery Will Rock in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave
Concerned about it’s bottom line, Apple found a way to boost Services earnings by no longer thanking publishers for spreading the word about apps in the App Store.
If Programming Languages Were Cars, Which Would They Be?
The school fall semester starts soon, and so, for many students, it’s time to think about programming languages they might want to learn. But which?
Thoughts on Google Chrome and Its New HTTP/S Warnings
Google Chrome is gradually changing the alert in the search bar regarding the security of its website connection. John had mixed feelings about the early announcements.
This $100 Fake iPhone X Has a Pretend Notch and Is Riddled with Backdoors
It looks just like an iPhone X, from the lack of a Home button to the faked notch to the (crappy, blurry) lens array on the back.
How to Interpret the 2018 MacBook Pro Thermal Issues Report
The Core i9 2018 MacBook Pro was tested with one particular app and experienced some thermal throttling. A fuss ensued. John weighs in.
Apple Eurasian Regulatory Filing Indicates 5 New Macs, 5 New iPads
The regulatory filing specifies that the Macs will run macOS High Sierra, while the iPads will run iOS 11, strongly suggesting these new devices will be announced soon.
Why We Won't Be Giving Up Our Mac's Keyboard Anytime Soon
AI agents are often identified as the next I/O device, supplanting our traditional keyboards. John thinks the keyboard will actually be around for a long time to come.
How Apple Might Approach an ARM-based Mac
Recent reports suggest that Apple may be working on a hybrid Mac, one that has a touchscreen and also runs iOS apps. Just how, exactly, would this work?
Tim Cook Tweet - Wait, What's that iPhone X without a Notch in Tim's Pic? (Probably Just a White iPhone)
What some have noticed is a device being used at a nearby table with neither a notch nor space for a Home button—what in the world could that be?
Here’s How I Finally Accepted HomeKit is a Raging S*#t Storm
HomeKit has some great features, but some of its problems are big enough to push me back to Amazon’s Alexa for my smart home control.
This 1981 Interview Shows How Steve Jobs at 26 Was Way Cooler than Me (and Probably You)
What struck Bryan Chaffin was that Steve Jobs, at the tender age of 26, had his &^#% together in ways most of us never do
There Are Ways of Talking to Your AI That Are Dangerous
The subject of how tempted we are to treat artificial intelligent entities as real human beings has some up once again.
iOS 11 Control Center Needs a VPN Button
You can’t enable your VPN service from Control Center in iOS 11. That seems like a feature begging to happen.
Elon Musk at SXSW: He’s Not Steve Jobs - in Some Ways, He’s Better
Dave Hamilton had always viewed Elon Musk through the same lens as I viewed Steve Jobs, but after seeing him speak at SxSW, he realized he was wrong.
Here's Why I'm Tired of Saying 'Hey Siri'
Saying “Hey Siri” is an awkward way to invoke Apple’s voice assistant platform. It’s time to drop the “Hey” and make talking to Siri feel more natural, like Amazon’s Alexa.
Apple's Product Line is Complex. And it's Perfect
Some might insist that Apple’s product line has become bloated. Actually, it’s perfect.
Apple Seemingly Kills macOS Server, Deprecates Many Essential Services
This is yet another blow for those, particularly small businesses, that were relying on Apple for Enterprise/IT services.
The Odd Thing Apple Does with Apple TV 4K in Several Stores
Apple is doing something unexpected with its Apple TV 4K demos in several of its Denver Metro retail stores.
T-Mobile Offers Free Netflix. But What's Really Going on?
T-Mobile recently announced that, with some restrictions, it will pay for your basic HD Netflix account. Why?