Would you buy a new Apple TV if the only upgrade was 4K support? [Poll]
Earlier this week, a report emerged claiming that Apple is developing a new version of its Apple TV with support for 4K. The report noted that the refreshed model could launch as soon as this year. It’s unclear at this point if Apple has plans for any other feature additions to the Apple TV alongside 4K support, though several other things have been rumored.
Would you upgrade your Apple TV if 4K was the only change?
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A week with BeatsX: How Apple’s latest W1 earbuds compare to AirPods & Powerbeats3
Six weeks after the launch of the iPhone 7 I wrote that life without a headphone jack was a confusing mess of adapters and a lack of cohesion between Apple products. That piece, however, was written before W1 earbuds hit the market.
Now, Apple has three pairs of W1 earbuds available and my opinions have done a total 180…
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Apple-backed trade association pledges support for energy storage legislation
Apple has long been a supporter of renewable energy, pushing towards using alternative energy to power its worldwide operations. Now, an energy trade associate that includes Apple has expressed its support for a proposal from the U.S. energy regulator that would make it easer to participate in wholesale markets for energy storage and distributed energy resources…
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Latest Canalys data highlights Apple’s struggle in China as shipments & market share fall
Earlier this week, data showed Apple narrowly edge out Samsung in market share during the fourth quarter of 2016. Now, new data from Canalys offers up a closer look at the smartphone market and China. The data shows Apple struggle to keep up with younger manufacturers such as Xiaomi…
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This week’s top stories: WWDC17, iPhone 8, how expensive is a HomeKit house?, & hands-on w/ BeatsX & new CarPlay features
In this week’s top stories: Apple announces WWDC 2017, iPhone 8 reports, the first trailers for Apple Music’s upcoming original TV shows, how expensive is a HomeKit house?, and hands-on with BeatsX and new CarPlay features.
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Become Tech Savvy: How to save your data manually with iPhone, iPad, and Mac
First time checking out this series? You’ll get the most value by starting at the beginning and checking out the series overview.
Note for regular readers, the already tech savvy, and IT professionals: this series is designed as a resource you can share with those you are helping or for those looking to become tech savvy on their own.
How to back up and save your information manually
Background, Expectations, & Best Practices |
Up until now we’ve addressed the foundation of becoming tech savvy with how to get in the right state of mind and transforming limiting beliefs. For strategy we’ve naturally tackled the two most important priorities first, getting automatic backups in place and getting a handle on password management (part 1, part 2, and part 3).
Before we move on to other topics like the best ways to navigate a user interface (UI) or shortcuts in macOS and iOS I want to wrap up the first portion of this series with a focus on how to save your information manually.
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Apple said to be working on wireless charging solution with Broadcom, may not launch until 2018
A lot has been made about what sort of wireless charging system the iPhone 8 will feature, but according to JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur, Apple has been working with Broadcom on a new customized solution.
As noted by CNBC, Sur says that Apple has been working on the solution with Broadcom for some two years.
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After showing out for President Trump, Masayoshi Son looks at merging Sprint and T-Mobile
A new Reuters report today shares that SoftBank is willing to hand over control of Sprint to Deutsche Telekom’s T-Mobile to make a merger happen, according to unnamed sources close to the matter. Discussions haven’t begun yet, but are expected to start in April after the FCC auction of airwaves and anti-collusion ban is over.
With Verizon and AT&T both fighting to keep customers with new unlimited plans this week and 5G networks on the horizon, a merger could be mutually beneficial for Sprint and T-Mobile.
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Friday 5: Stagehand, a reverse platformer plus four other apps to try this weekend [Video]
In this week’s edition of Friday 5 we showcase a couple of new games to try this weekend, including Stagehand, a title that places a new twist on the traditional platformer. We also look at Spiraloid, a stomach-turning 3D title that starts off slow, but delivers big fun in later stages.
If games aren’t your thing, then you might consider Parallels Access, a subscription-based app that lets you easily access your Mac from your iPhone or iPad while away from home. There’s also TwIM, a new messaging app based on Twitter DMs.
These and other apps are considered in the latest Friday 5. Watch our brief video for a hands-on look at each app in action. more…
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