Amidst the hype surrounding the unveiling of iOS 9 and watchOS 2.0 at last week’s Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple also gave us a preview of what to expect from the next version of OS X as well. Code named El Capitan after the famous mountain located inside Yosemite National Park, the latest version of the Mac’s […]
5 Great New Features Coming to Apple Watch
The 2015 Worldwide Developer Conference may be over, but there is still a lot to digest from this year’s show, not the least of which is all of the updates coming to the Apple Watch later this year. Last week, Tim Cook and company took the wraps off of watchOS 2.0, which is scheduled to be […]
6 Classic PC Games That Found New Life on iOS
Over the past couple of years the iPhone and iPad have evolved into excellent devices for anyone who enjoys playing games. The App Store is filled with all kinds of fun and entertaining options ranging from fast-paced shooters and mind-bending puzzle games to deep RPG’s and intense simulations. Some of the more popular offerings are […]
The 6 Best New Features of iOS 9
Earlier in the week Apple took advantage of the start of 2o15 Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco to take the wraps off a new version of iOS, the mobile operating system that powers the iPhone and iPad. While the software won’t be available to the general public until later this fall, we were able to get a […]
5 Ways to Speed Up Your Mac
One of the reasons that I love Apple computers so much is that they are quality products that continue to perform at a very high level for a long period of time. They are not only dependable and durable, but also extremely easy to use and maintain. But over time, all computers – no matter the brand […]
What to Expect at WWDC 2015
Next Monday Tim Cook, along with a number of other Apple execs, will take to the stage at the Moscone Center in San Francisco to address software developers at the 2015 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The scheduled keynote address – which gets underway promptly at 1:00 PM Eastern time – will be the company’s first opportunity to show […]
The Apple Watch is Finally Coming to Retail
Rejoice Apple fans, the Apple Watch draught appears to be nearly over. It has been almost two months since pre-orders for the Watch first began, and six weeks since the device started shipping to early adopters. During that time period the new gadget has only been available to order online, and production delays have caused customers […]
Why Did Apple Just Buy an Augmented Reality Company?
While Apple has a reputation for developing excellent hardware and software for use in its products, the tech giant hasn’t been shy about buying smaller companies that can help it achieve its goals either. In recent years there have been a number of acquisitions to help improve Apple Maps for instance, and last year’s $3 billion […]
Apple R&D Budget Suggests Something Big is in the Works
Apple is a company that is know for keeping well guarded secrets. This is particularly true when it is working on a new product that hasn’t even been announced yet. Sure, there are occasionally leaks about upcoming gadgets that make their way out to the press via the supply chain, but those typically don’t occur […]
How to Transfer Photos to Your Mac Without Plugging in a Camera
We live in an increasingly wireless world. It is becoming rarer and rarer that we actually plug anything into our computers these days, as so many devices now come with built-in wireless networking of some kind. That’s good news for laptops like the new MacBook, which has just a single USB-C port to share with […]
Are Apple Watch Sales Flagging?
There is no denying that the Apple Watch was a hot product upon release, selling out the initial stock in just a few minutes, and pushing shipping dates for early adopters back for weeks. In fact, sales were so brisk that the new device actually outsold all previous Android Wear models within hours of availability. […]
Is the iPhone 6S Coming in August?
Remember Ming Chi-Kuo? He’s the Apple analyst we told you about awhile back after he made some rather bold predictions about the iPhone 6S. He’s making headlines once again this week following a research note he wrote for KGI Securities, the investment firm that he works for. In the note, Kuo made what could be an even bolder prediction, […]
3 Reasons Apple Killed its HDTV
For years we’ve been hearing rumors that Apple was preparing to release an HDTV. Industry insiders and analysts often claimed that it would be coming soon, and that it would change the way that we watched television forever. But as the years passed, and no such product was ever revealed, those rumors seemed more and […]
8 Ways to Extend Battery Life on Apple Watch
One of the few complaints that early adopters of the Apple Watch have about their new device is that the battery life isn’t always as good as they’d like. After receiving countless notifications and messages throughout the day, using it to track an extended workout, and taking a few phone calls on the built-in speaker phone, it is […]
Is Apple Reviving Ping for New Streaming Music Service?
It is no secret that Apple is prepping a new streaming music service to challenge the likes of Pandora and Spotify. After all, most analysts believe that was the whole reason the company spent $3 billion acquiring Beats last year in the first place. While Apple’s plans for the new service remain shrouded in mystery at this time, […]
