The potentail for confusion in the macOS iTunes to Apple Music app transition in Catalina is great. Here are the facts.
Particle 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.
How the Social Awkwardness of AirPods Became a Thing
AirPods got off to a slow start thanks to supply constraints. Nowadays, they are plentiful and creating an unintended social issue. John explores.
Why Apple Never Even Dreamed of Buying Netflix
Sure, Apple could have bought Netflix. And ruined its reputation.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.