It has been argued that there are identifiable design trends in the iPhone 11 as we move into the post Jonny Ive era.
The Case For Apple to Make Home Robots Just Got Stronger
The profitability of cars is low. And Apple is a mass-market consumer electronics company that maintains high margins. Seeking Alpha argues that Apple should use its AI tech for home robots instead.
Apple May Have to Launch Apple TV+ as a Free Service
Disney+ has launched so many salvos at Apple TV+ that Apple may have no choice but to make the service free, at least initially.
With Some iPhone Luster Gone, Apple is Pouring it on With Other Products
How will Apple make up for slightly declining iPhone sales and a 2019 iPhone that lacks 5G? Simple. Pour on the coals with other products. About time.
How the iMac Saved Apple and May Yet Live Forever
The iMac, in 1998, saved Apple from an extinction event. Today, it endures and embodies the best of desktop computing. Here’s the story.
Not All Robocall Blocking Apps on Your iPhone Can be Trusted
Are robocall-blocking apps on your iPhone trustworthy? It seems some have bypassed Apple’s scrutiny.
Next Year's MacBook Pro Line is Going to be Dramatically Better
Apple’s MacBook Pros have been in a tech rut. That’s going to change in 2020.
The iPhone on a Car Dash is Not The Right Way to Navigate
Navigating in a car with AR and maps on an iPhone, even on the upper dashboard, is not the right way to go. John has a much better idea.
Boston Dynamics is Ready to Sell a Robot Dog: Spot
Soon we’ll be living with robot companions. Boston Dynamics is making it happen.
A New, Better Way to Install Apps in macOS
Apple has required macOS developers to comply with many modern security practices. John explores the next logical step.
The Unhappy Tale of How iTunes Went from Brilliance to Debacle
The long, sad tale of iTunes is recounted in this extensive, charming essay. It provides us with many lessons to learn about Apple.
Future Macs Could Forsake Intel Compatibility
It’s been presumed that future Macs using A-series CPUs would, via hardware and software magic, maintain Intel X86 compatibility. Maybe not.
Which Now? Mac Pro or iMac Pro?
Now that the Mac Pro has been announced, it’s time to put it into perspective against the 2017 iMac Pro.
iTunes to Apple Music in Catalina: What You Need to Know
The potentail for confusion in the macOS iTunes to Apple Music app transition in Catalina is great. Here are the facts.
WWDC 2019: Releasing Mac Pro Details is Essential
WWDC 2019, like all WWDCs, will be full of interesting developer details and new Apple initiatives. But to be truly magical, Apple will just have to mesmerize us with details of the new Mac Pro—even if it’s not ready to ship.
The Commercial Robot Business Forges Ahead Without Apple
Apple is not in the commercial robot business. Yet. Should it be? John sorts out the issues.
Apple's Unusual Planning to Make Apple TV+ a Success
Apple is gearing up for Apple TV+ in ways we haven’t seen before. That’s because success of this streaming service is so critical to Apple.
Apple's Retail Stores Are Bending But Not Breaking
Bloomberg reports that the magic is gone from Apple’s chain of retai stores. John looks at this complicated issue and then moves on to a metric boatload of the week’s news debris.
The Death of Apple's Magic Touch
Perspectives by different people vary. Sometimes a unique, idiosyncratic view is wrong but thought provoking. And it takes courage to write anyway. This is one of those.
The Merge That's Not a Merge: iOS and MacOS
macOS and iOS need not merge in order to lead the way forward. Perhaps all that’s required are shifting perspectives by the primary generation of users.
