There was a disruptive event this week in the Apple community that made screaming teenage girls at a concert look calm and sensible by comparison.
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.
Pay Less for Your Next Apple Product
Dr. Mac says that other than a handful of iPhones he ordered for delivery on the first day they were available (don’t judge him), he hasn’t paid retail for a Mac or iDevice in at least a decade. Wanna know his secret?
An Amazing Review of 2018 MacBook Pro by a NASA Engineer
The new 2018 MacBook Pro has us all talking. But here’s the best review of them all that John has seen. From a NASA engineer.
How Apple Could Revitalize the Mac mini
The original charter of the Mac mini is obsolete. It’s time for the Mac mini to become a more integral part of the Mac family.
And I Shall Call It… 'Darth iMac Pro'
Last month Dr. Mac borrowed an iMac Pro from Apple and performed some tests. His first observation out of the box was that the Space Gray finish on all components—the iMac itself, the keyboard, and the mouse, was stunning. That was when he began calling it “Darth.”
Three Great Web Apps to Try for Free
Dr. Mac has three web apps he recommends that you can try for free.
Apple Maps App Must be Overhauled. No Choice
In our highly mobile, iPhone life, Apple Maps is crucial. So why isn’t it supremely dominant amongst iOS users?
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.
Netflix, Facing New Challenges, Launches Perilous Pricing Experiment
Netflix is facing some new challenges. The reaction is a potentially dangerous new pricing experiment.
Yelp Wins Case that Could Have Forced Removal of Negative Review
Imagine, if you will, a world where businesses could sue you for leaving a negative Yelp review—and that if their lawyers could prove your statement was in some way false and defamatory, could get a court order forcing you and Yelp to remove the review.
GarageBand 10.3: Now Better than Ever
If you haven’t tried GarageBand, the free audio production software included with every Mac lately, Dr. Mac says there’s never been a better time.
macOS Mojave Makes the Leap Into a New Mac Era
A deep look at macOS Mojave reveals that there’s a lot going on. It represents a genuine Mac makeover.
How Apple Bundles its New TV Entertainment Subscription Will Be Something to Watch
Apple’s new TV entertainment subscription service will either delight or infuriate its customers. Let’s go for delight.
Apple and Samsung Settle 7-Year Patent Battle, Terms Not Known
After seven years, numerous appeals, and multiple courts that found Samsung to be a blatant copycat, the two companies have put an end to their fight. Terms of the deal are not known.
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.
Idiot Judge Ruling in the ATT Merger Had No Clue How Markets Work
He approved the merger without any additional conditions or concerns, and it’s hard to understand how that’s possible.
50 (Almost) Ways to Leave Your Lover (High Sierra) for macOS Mojave
With macOS Mojave now in developer beta, many will want to try it out as soon as the public beta is released. There are some ways to do this with care and caution and still have fun.
How Apple's Mac Could Start to Fail in the Marketplace
Those Mac users who are unfamiliar and uncomfortable with Windows aren’t like to jump ship. However, those who are bilingual in OSes may, in their need for better hardware, tell a different story.
