Each day brings us closer and closer to the iPhone 8’s 2017 launch, and that means the iPhone rumors have been heating up. Here’s what we know (or sort-of-know) about the upcoming 10th anniversary iPhone’s design and technology. Curved Screen The Wall Street Journal reports that the iPhone 8 will feature a curved OLED display produced by Samsung. The […]
Archives for February 2017
Is Wireless Charging Really an Essential Feature for the iPhone?
Wireless charging (also known as inductive charging) has been around for quite some time, and smartphone manufacturers have jumped on the bandwagon, with Samsung, LG, Microsoft, Google, HTC, Motorola, and many others offering devices with built-in support for wireless charging. Apparently, Apple still hasn’t gone along with the trend yet. Soon after the iPhone 7 […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, February 27, 2017
Ready for the week? Here are free iOS apps to have a nice start. (Note: These apps are free as of this writing; they will go back to their regular price anytime.)
32 Siri Commands That Are Actually Useful
Apple’s digital assistant is one of the company’s more limited offerings. While she’s not as powerful as competitors like Google Assistant, Siri’s abilities have improved over time. There are some tasks that are actually easier with Siri than without. Here are a few Siri commands that are actually useful. Call People Siri is pretty good at […]
Keep Your Mac Running Smoothly with Onyx
Mac maintenance is far from glamorous, but if you take good care of your Mac, it will take good care of you. Onyx makes maintaining your Mac easier. Onyx is a free software package that collects a variety maintenance tools, scripts, and Terminal commands into one easy-to-navigate GUI. For first time users, there’s a lot to […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, February 20, 2017
Ready for the week? Here are free iOS apps to have a nice start. (Note: These apps are free as of this writing; they will go back to their regular price anytime.)
Lesser-Known Mac Tips, Tricks, and Customizations
Whether you’re a new Mac user or a veteran of the platform, you might not be aware of everything your Mac can do. Here’s a list of tips, tricks, and customizations that can improve your quality of life while using your Mac. Remove Icons in System Preferences You can use the “Customize” menu option to remove useless icons in […]
Can the New Apple TV App Compete With New Streaming Services?
Apple came out with the first Apple TV or iTV in 2006, but that hardware hasn’t taken off like the iPhone or iPad. Apple has come late to the streaming media game with its new app. This is long delayed relative to Google’s YouTube, Amazon’s Prime Instant Video and Hulu all having apps in addition […]
How Trump’s Immigration Stance Could Hurt Apple
As an international company with tens of thousands of employees, Apple could be deeply affected by many of the actions President Trump might take, especially in regards to immigration. Apple and Trump’s Travel Ban While it took Apple longer that some other companies to respond to Trump’s travel ban, the company’s disapproval was not uncertain. […]
Application Accessibility Top Priority for Developers in 2017
Among the many trends taking shape in application development today, accessibility is arguably one of the most important. With more than 18 million people living with some type of disability – and more than half of them using smartphones – making applications accessible is a major priority. In fact, there is speculation that application development […]