Sure, Apple could have bought Netflix. And ruined its reputation.
Apple's Newest Surprise is Occasionally Settling for Second Best
In a few key, non-iPhone areas, Apple has managed to surprise us with a new theme. Settling for second best.
Why Apple May Have Delayed the New iMac
If traditional iMac shipment schedules held, Apple would have shipped a 2018 iMac with Coffee Lake CPUs. It hasn’t happened. John ponders why.
Foldable iPhone Mania Strikes. Fad or Not?
It’s like a fever. Foldable smartphones are on the way. A foldable iPhone probably isn’t far behind. And maybe iPads too.
Apple's Steady Path Towards Family Robots
Apple is a company we trust. Personal robots can be scary. Who better to earn our trust in robots than Apple?
How and When Apple Will Deliver 5G Wireless on its iPhones
There’s been a frenzy of discussion about 5G wireless lately. What can we actually expect from Apple? And When?
Can Apple Walk (Services) AND Chew Gum (Hardware)?
The internet is all over the map trying to figure out whether Apple’s service and hardware strategies for 2019 are going to work well together.
Conspiracy Theories About the Departure of Apple's Angela Ahrendts
Lots of articles are trying to put together a collective, coherent theory about why Angela Ahrendts is leaving Apple.
Apple is Now a Proper Guardian of Valuable News and Our Privacy
Companies that built their fortunes on internet data have too much at stake to preserve authoritative news or privacy. Apple stands in their way.
As Video Streaming Services Proliferate, Apple Knows Only a Few Will Survive
The golden age of viewing TV shows and movies in just a few favored streaming services is about to come to an end. But this new era also opens a door for Apple.
2019 Will Be the Year of the Display and Apple Should Get Ready
With 4K TV sets now mainstream, 8K TVs shipping in 2019, Apple preparing new displays, 4K/HDR streaming in high gear, the pressure will be on Apple to deliver in all its video technologies.
Health Monitoring Will Change the Face of Apple
Health monitoring the data-rich body is becoming big business. Apple is in the thick of it. That will change the face of the company.
The Solution to Apple's New Crisis: Build More Great Stuff. Sell It To Us
Apple is in a mini-crisis. No, Apple isn’t going away. No, Apple can’t ignore the crisis. What’s the best way to look at the situation?
Apple's HomePod in Review: A Brilliantly Designed but Mildly Flawed Product
This week’s Particle Debris starts with a retrospective on the promises fulfilled and the failures of the Apple HomePod.
The High Cost of Being Loyal to Apple
This week’s Particle Debris leads with an interesting aspect of being loyal to Apple and how much that costs.
The Many Joys and Trials of Living in Apple's Ecosystem
What Apple Has in Store For Us in 2019
Apple has delivered a great product lineup for the 2018 holidays. Now, it’s time to look forward to 2019.
Apple Is A Healthy Company. But, Someday, it Could Fail
Companies are like organisms: they’re born, they grow, adapt, and have a life cycle. But predicting Apple’s future is very hard to do at this point. We can, however, monitor life signs.
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.
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.
