The first wave of Apple TV+ subscriptions come up for renewal in early November. Apple is taking steps to make sure those subscriptions get converted from free to paid. John makes a list.
The Logic Behind Apple's (Leaked) Product Announcement Dates
A reliable predictor of Apple goings on, Jon Prosser, has given us some important Apple dates to ponder.
Apple's Art of Mysterious Convenience
Automation and increasing abstraction are what computers are all about. But when does it get creepy and out of control?
One New iMac is Fabulous. The Other, Not so Much
On August 4, Apple announced a new iMac and a minor update to the iMac Pro. Only the new iMac is fabulous.
Apple's TV Strategy: Become the Favored Subscription TV Platform
Unlike Roku and Amazon, Apple has immediately welcomed HBO Max and Peacock to its own streaming TV systems, tvOS and iOS. Apple’s TV strategy is interesting.
NBC Peacock Review
John has mixed feelings about this new TV streaming service in his NBC Peacock review.
Breaking up With Chrome is Hard, But Right, to do
Tests prove that Safari outperforms Google Chrome on a Mac. Because of that and the extra privacy, Charlotte is going to give it another try.
Apple TV+ 'Greyhound' Review
Tom Hanks explained the concept behind his film Greyhound, but critics still didn’t get it. John offers his review.
Apple Services Are Gearing up For The Next Phase
Apple Services will never overtake selling iPhones in terms of importance to the firm, but they are no longer vanity projects either.
Now We Know Why Macs Are Moving to Apple Silicon
We’ve been hearing the rumors for years. Now we know why and when Apple made the decision to move Macs to Apple Silicon.
Happy Birthday iPhone - The 'Revolutionary Product' is Now a Teenager
On June 29, 2007, the first iPhone went on sale. Amidst the huge advances, today’s version remains recognizably, reassuringly, similar.
It is Time For a Single, Unified, AppleOS
MacOS, iPadOS and iOS are becoming evermore similar. Apple should fully embrace this, and create an all-encompassing AppleOS.
Android-Like Features in iOS 14 Are Long Overdue
The Android-like features in iOS 14 surely have the pundits talking. Jeff Butts tells us this isn’t bad, just a sign that times have changed.
How to Get NBCUniversal's Peacock Streaming Service
Currently, the only way to get NBCUniversal’s Peacock Streaming Service is with with Xfinity Flex and X1 box. But that will change later this year.
Improvements to Shortcuts I’d Like to See at WWDC 2020
Andrew uses shortcuts every day to complete tasks and they make his life easier. He has some improvements to Shortcuts in mind for iOS 14.
Apple TV+ Needs to Get Into the Sports Game. Fast.
Apple TV+ finally looks to be getting ready to launch its move into live sports, but it has been a bit slow off the mark.
If Apple is Going to Make Original Podcasts it Should be Bold
Apple is hunting for an exec to lead its moves original podcasts, but should it being doing this, and what benefit does doing so bring?
Proposal: Discounted AirPods in the iPhone 12 Box
As Streaming TV Services Beef Up, Apple TV+ Will Be in a Real Fight
Established streaming TV services have strong video libraries and relationships, experience and bargaining power. They can ramp up when needed. Apple TV+ doesn’t enjoy that kind of leverage.
Apple TV+ Will Not Fulfil Its Potential While Its Name Causes Such Confusion
Having multiple products with basically the same name, along with a messy UI, is holding back the Apple TV+ streaming service.
