Apples
Apple’s new app is DOA because they don’t care enough about gaming
Summary Apple is rumored to be working on a new app that will replace and expand Game Center, but it’s not going to do much to help gaming on Apple platforms. Executives just don’t treat gaming as a priority, and actively deter high-quality games via their hardware and App Store policies. It’s unlikely Apple will…
Apple’s credibility is on the line with this fall’s Siri revamp
Summary Apple has been struggling to deliver on Apple Intelligence features, especially contextual awareness and app intents for Siri. If Apple doesn’t live up to promises, it risks becoming a vaporware brand, disillusioning shoppers and investors alike. There’s even a chance it could end up permanently behind its competitors in the generative AI space. It’s…
The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Apple executives always describe new hardware and software as the “best” or “biggest” ever, but the delivery doesn’t usually live up to the hype (see last year’s iPads). However, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 might be deserving of a few of those adjectives. The latest version of the operating system has the usual degree of…
Why I don’t think Apple’s Studio Display isn’t worth it anymore
Summary There’s no HDR support or local dimming on the Studio Display The 60Hz refresh rate can limit your gaming experience The overpriced Studio Display lacks HDMI ports and height adjustability When the first Apple silicon iMacs were introduced, we had to say goodbye to one of the most beautiful displays that Apple had ever…
Apple’s spring 2025 part II: Computers, tablets, and a new chip, too
Another week, another suite of press release-only-announced products. With the exception of the yearly (and mid-year) in-person WWDC, will we ever see Apple do another live event? I digress. Some of what Apple’s rolled out (so far…it’s only Wednesday night as I write these words) this week was accurately prognosticated at the end of my…
iPhone 16e Vs Android Phone Benchmark Showdown: Testing Apple’s Mettle
Apple recently put its budget-minded iPhone SE lineup out to pasture while simultaneously increasing the cost floor of its historically $429 entry level smartphone lineup to a loftier $599 price point. The new baseline is the iPhone 16e, and it also marks the first time an iPhone has hit the market with the company’s own 5G…
Apple’s Lightning port was groundbreaking – until it wasn’t
Summary Lightning was initially a superior alternative to Micro-USB and its own 30-pin connectors. A few years later, though, Apple found itself clinging to Lightning despite the obvious technical superiority of USB-C. It may have been motivated by keeping production costs down while reaping money from ecosystem lock-in. Apple has a history of championing new…
Apple’s 2025 Roadmap: What to Expect from New iPhones, Macs, and iPads That Will Blow Your Mind – 9to5stuff.com
Apple’s 2025 Roadmap – Every year, Apple fans eagerly anticipate the company’s latest innovations, and 2025 is shaping up to be a year to remember. With a reputation for blending cutting-edge technology with industry-defining design, Apple continues to push boundaries across its product lineup—from iPhones to MacBooks, wearables, and smart home devices. Source: AI-generated This…