The road to $3 trillion — Tim Cook took charge of Apple on August 24, 2011

While he'd filled in for Steve Jobs before, August 24, 2011 was the day when Apple formally became Tim Cook's company, and since then he's built Apple from merely huge to a financial juggernaut.

William Gallagher 9 months ago 9

Six years later, the Apple Card is a huge but controversial success

On August 20, 2019, Apple officially launched Apple Card with any US citizen able to apply. Since then it's been a hit, but it's faced controversy over everything from low reward rates to alleged sex discrimination — and Apple's partner wanting to pull out.

William Gallagher 9 months ago 39

Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C - everything you need to know about every version of USB

USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 47

Future Apple Watch may have Digital Crown with touch and light sensors

Apple continues to work on maximizing the benefits and capabilities of the Apple Watch's Digital Crown, with more research surfacing regarding how the physical rotation could be supplemented or replaced by sensors that detect light or touch.

William Gallagher 10 months ago 1

Future Apple Watch or iPhone may gain a camera that's completely hidden when not in use

If Apple research pans out, the display of a future Apple Watch, iPhone, or any other product with a screen, may be able to contain a camera and camera flash which are externally visible only when needed.

William Gallagher 10 months ago 5

A rollable iPad won't break at the hinge, and Apple keeps working on one

To combat the common failure at the hinge that existing folding smartphones commonly suffer from, Apple has spent years looking at how to make iPhone or iPad screens that can be rolled out when needed, and rolled back up when not.

William Gallagher 11 months ago 15

Articulated hinge structures for foldable iPhone detailed in new research

Apple is continuing to develop non-traditional display technology that can fold out and expand along hinge articulation points, likely for a future foldable iPhone.

Mike Peterson 1 year ago 11

Looking back at 15 years of the iPad, Apple's revolutionary tablet

Announced on January 27, 2010, the iPad wasn't really an iPhone and not quite a Mac. The latest iPads blend the best of both worlds — and that's now been an evolution a decade and a half in the making.

Mike Peterson 1 year ago 16

How to move your data and apps to a new iPad

When you buy your first-ever iPad, Apple makes it particularly quick and easy to get going. As soon as you get your second, though, then you need to take these certain steps to get the new one working just how you like.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

Apple advancing all-glass iPhone with wrap-around display technology

Apple's future iPhone may have a wrap-around display, while also sporting an all-glass — and perhaps port-less — enclosure for a smooth exterior appearance.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 22

Don't buy a looted iPhone, it will never work

An Apple Store in Philadelphia was looted overnight, and thieves are going to try selling the bounty. Apple has already disabled all of them — so don't buy one.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

Future visionOS could mirror a display without the iPhone or Mac's screen being on

If this technology comes to fruition, an Apple Vision Pro or an iPhone could be used to privately display the a screen of a blanked-out iPhone or Mac.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 9

Apple working on radical iMac redesign using single sheet of glass

Apple has been granted a European patent for a future version of the iMac that may take a more radical form as a single sheet of curved glass with an embedded display.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 79

Vision Pro may use sensors to react to wearer's stress or attention span

Alongside presenting information to the user, a future Apple Vision Pro may scan user health metrics like temperature or heart rate, and alter what is being displayed based on what it can sense.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 7

Apple planning Face ID for MacBook Pro and iMac

Apple intends to bring the Face ID biometric authentication system introduced with the iPhone, to its Mac range, including both portables and desktops.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 30

Apple Vision Pro may help users navigate with directional audio cues

The forthcoming Apple Vision Pro, regular iPhones, or even the Apple Car, could use spatial audio to get users to turn toward where a sound seems to be coming from.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 10

Future Apple Watch may anticipate workouts when you change bands

Just swapping to another band may be enough to make a future Apple Watch reconfigure settings, start workouts, and track your strap usage.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 4

Future iMac may be able to extend desktop onto nearby walls

Apple continues to explore ways of extending or improving the iMac, this time by working on integrated technology to extend the user's screen by projecting displays onto nearby surfaces such as walls.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 14

How Apple owes everything to its 1977 Apple II computer

It's the Apple II that made the company, kept it afloat, and even made it a cult success — but it was also the Apple II that Steve Jobs tried so hard to kill off with the Mac. It's the little machine that could, did, and for its fans, still does.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 35

Remembering Steve Jobs on his 68th birthday

How the circumstances of Steve Jobs's birth, and his decisions over education, would shape both his entire life — and then the entire world through the creation of Apple and the Macintosh.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 29

How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' free on Apple TV+

Although the famous Charlie Brown special will no longer air on ABC this Thanksgiving, it will be available on Apple TV+. Here's how and when to watch it for free.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

How to upgrade to a new Apple Watch

Upgrading to a new Apple Watch Series 8, or any other Apple Watch, other isn't as easy as just buying one and putting it on. There's not much more involved, but what you do have to do is important to get right, unless you enjoy exasperation.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Here's how much money you can save with an Apple One services bundle

Apple One Services bundles can save you a lot of money per month, especially if somebody in your family is headed off to college. Here's a look at some scenarios of Apple subscriptions versus what you get in each tier of Apple One bundles.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 33

Apple working on folding iPhone display with more robust bend radius

Apple is continuing to look into the possibility of creating a foldable iPhone, one equipped with a hinge that allows a flexible display to be bent enough for the smartphone to fold, but preventing the display from developing a crease.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 43

Apple researching dual-monitor mounting system for Pro Display XDR

Apple is working on a new dual-display stand that can mount a pair of Pro Display XDR monitors, a patent application granted on Tuesday suggests.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 9

Apple plans to make 'Apple Glass' comfortable for extended immersive experiences

Apple AR devices such as "Apple Glass," may feature cooling to keep the wearer comfortable, and minutely adjust AR/VR environments to make them seem natural.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

Future Apple Pencil may feature full touch-sensitive controls

Alongside the existing double-tap feature, Apple Pencil may gain the ability to recognize gestures such as swiping, via a more comprehensive touch-sensitive control.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 14

Apple may adopt large-scale MagSafe technology for Apple Car charging

The Apple Car could have its own MagSafe-style charger alignment system, with contacts on a charging station automatically aligning perfectly with counterparts located on the electric car.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 33

How to take a screenshot on a MacBook Pro

There may be as many ways to take a screenshot off your 16-inch MacBook Pro as there are reasons to take them, but Apple could make it a lot more obvious what's possible and how to do it.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

How to use Group FaceTime

Without signing up for a Zoom or Teams account, you already have a fast and convenient way to do video calls using Apple's Group FaceTime. Here's how to set it up and get the most out of it.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

How to make AirPods and AirPods Pro louder

Whether it's simply because you want to turn the volume up a bit, or it's because there's a sound level fault on your AirPods, or AirPods Pro, here's how to make them as loud as you need.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

How to stop AirPods automatically switching between devices

Having your AirPods, or AirPods Pro switch from your iPhone to your Mac as you sit down at your desk is a brilliant idea, and really frustrating in practice. Here's how to stop it.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

What to do before selling, trading or giving away your iPhone or iPad

You want someone to get a fresh iPhone or iPad, but you also want to be sure no one gets your data with it. Here's how to make trading in, giving, or selling your iOS device painless for everyone.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

The best board game conversions to play on your new iPad

Whether you are playing with your family in the living room or with friends across the world, these are the best digital board games to play on your iPad.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 5

How to clean iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods

Apart from any health concerns, your shiny new Apple devices can get grubby very quickly. Here's how to keep them as clean as new — and not risk damaging them.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

How to opt out of Amazon Sidewalk internet sharing, and what you need to know

Amazon is rolling out its Amazon Sidewalk system to customers in the U.S., and by default, you are opted in to its bandwidth sharing. Here's what you should know, and how to opt out of sharing your internet connection with your neighbors.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 22

How to factory reset an Apple Watch

Whether you're getting ready to sell or trade-in your Apple Watch, or if you're simply troubleshooting some persistent problems, our helpful guide will show you how to return your Apple Watch to factory settings.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 0

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