Michael SimonStaff Writer, Macworld
If it has a screen, battery or a plug, Michael Simon wants to play with it. He has been obsessed with technology since he bought his first ThinkPad—the one with the lift-up keyboard that let you swap out the drive. He's still waiting for that to come back in style.
iPhone rumors, new Apple Maps, iOS 12 and macOS Mojave
New iPhone colors? Apple Maps seems to be finally getting the attention it deserves. Have you been using the iOS 12 and macOS Mojave betas? We also talk about various other Apple news and feature your comments and questions.
iPhone 2018 rumors: $700 6.1-inch LCD model will come in five all-new colors
Speculation about the iPhone to be released in 2018. We've collected all the rumors right here.
Stock up on Philips Hue Color Ambiance bulbs and floodlights with 20% off at Amazon
You can get the Hue color bulb and floodlight for $40 today at Amazon.
Right turn ahead: The maps in Apple Maps are getting re-mapped
A first-hands report by Matthew Panzarino of TechCrunch outlines Apple's massive undertaking in building a new Maps.
Why a supersized Apple TV/Music/News subscription streaming bundle just might work
The latest rumor about Apple's upcoming streaming video service suggests it may bundle music and news into one giant package. Here's how that might work.
Five things iOS 12 can tell us about the next iPhone, iPad, and everything else Apple is working on
iOS 12 is available for everyone to play with, but the most interesting thing about it isn't the new features. It's what it can tell us about the next round of devices.
High-end AirPods and headphones could amplify Apple’s audio ambitions in 2019
A Bloomberg report says Apple will introduce three new audio products in 2019 to target the high-end headphone space.
Apple AirPower wireless charging pad: Custom chip and OS could delay it until September
How does it work? Will it work with my iPhone? How much is it? We have answers to these questions and more
4 ways Android Messages for web is better than Apple Messages on the Mac (and 4 ways it's not)
Google has finally launched Android Messages on the web, letting users send and receive texts from their PC. But is it better than Apple's Messages on the Mac?
7 ways to master the new Google News and use it more like Google Reader
The new Google News app and web interface is yet another attempt by Google to replace the hole left behind by the death of Google Reader. Here's how to use it to its full potential.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s newest release shows how Apple Music has tipped the streaming scale
Beyoncé and Jay-Z unveiled a new album last Saturday that was exclusive to Tidal. Here’s why less than 48 hours later, you could listen to it everywhere.
Apple adds secure emergency location features to get ahead of smartphones' 911 problems
Apple has announced a new feature in iOS 12 that will securely and accurately relay your location when you dial 911.
Why Apple's rumored 6.1-inch iPhone will be the model everyone wants, even with an LCD screen
A new Wall Street Journal report says Apple is ordering more LCD iPhones than OLED ones for next year's cycle. Here's why that's not the least bit surprising.
iPhone and Apple Watch rumors, Sonos vs. HomePod, WWDC 2018
iPhone and Apple Watch rumors, Sonos vs. HomePod, WWDC final thoughts, and your questions and comments.
Nothing to C here: Apple is never switching from Lightning to USB-C in the iPhone
A new report from DigiTimes suggests that the 2019 iPhones will dump the Lightning cable in favor of USB-C. Here's why there's no chance of that happening.
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