Opinion: Giving AirPods the praise they deserve and why I won’t upgrade to version 2
Alongside the announcement of the iPhone 7 and its controversial removal of the headphone jack, Apple teased its truly wireless AirPods. After a brief delay, they were released a just before the end of 2017, in very limited supply.
Since then, despite continued supply troubles, AirPods have gradually grown in popularity and we’re now preparing for version 2 of the wireless headphones coming later this year.
Over the last year, AirPods have become one of my most used tech products, but here’s why I don’t plan on upgrading to this year’s release…
Amazon flaw costs Apple accessory maker nearly $100k as counterfeiter takes over legitimate listing
Amazon has come under fire in the past for its lackluster approach to handling counterfeit products. Now, the online retailer is facing a broader problem, with counterfeiters going as far as to take over a company’s legitimate product listing…
From iOS 12 to watchOS 5: All the new Apple software we expect this year
Earlier this week, Zac outlined all of the hardware products Apple is likely to release as this year progresses. Just as important as those hardware releases, however, are the software updates that will accompany them.
We already know that Apple has iOS 11.3 planned for this month, but beyond that are major releases like iOS 12 and watchOS 5… more…
This week’s top stories: The latest ‘iPhone X Plus’ details, iPhone X vs Galaxy S9, more
In this week’s top stories: Concepts imagine the future of Apple hardware and software, Samsung mocks the notch, carriers outline the future of 5G speeds, the first iPhone X Plus part leak, and more. Read on for all of this week’s biggest and best Apple news…
KGI: Apple to release more affordable 13-inch MacBook Air in Q2, HomePod demand ‘mediocre’ so far
Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities is today out with a pair of new investor notes on Apple. The analyst offers new supply chain details on the new iPhones coming this year, AirPods demand, and more. Kuo also says Apple is planning a more affordable 13-inch MacBook Air for this year…
Waze update adds new ETA screen showing traffic forecasts & more
Popular third-party navigation app Waze has been updated with some notable interface tweaks today. The update brings the app to version 4.35 and features a redesigned ETA screen, making it easier to see traffic information before you leave…
Apple holding another ‘Lose Your Wallet’ shopping event promoting Apple Pay w/ exclusive discounts
It looks like Apple is running another “Lose Your Wallet” shopping event, encouraging users to use the company’s Apple Pay mobile payment service by offering discounts at select stores. The event previously ran in June of 2017, in San Fransisco. This time, it’s being held in Los Angeles.
After three reports of employees walking into glass walls, Apple Park now has stickers to help prevent further injuries
After Cupertino building official Albert Salvador visited Apple Park last year, he was concerned about employees running into the glass walls that were placed all around the campus as the cafeteria’s doors were indistinguishable from the glass walls, as we reported last month.
After bringing up the issue, a contractor walked right into one of the glass walls, the San Fransisco Chronicle reports.
iOS Tip: How to jump to the top of webpages, Twitter, Facebook, and apps with iPhone
We’re able to consume more and more content on our iPhones and it can be easy to find yourself deep in threads, webpages, social media, and other apps. If you haven’t made it a habit already, there’s a quick easy trick to return to the top of almost any app.
Launch Center Pro update brings resizable widget icons, support for Things 3, new actions, and more
Launch Center Pro version 2.9 is rolling out today with some nice new updates. Headlining the update is the option to resize widget icons, integration with Cultured Code’s popular Things 3, Bear Notes, Apollo for Reddit, Starbucks, lots of new actions, and more.