Apple updates Safari Technology Preview with minor improvements Apple's experimental web browser, Safari Technology Preview, was updated on Wednesday with a variety of bugs fixes and performance improvements impacting CSS, JavaScript, Web Inspector and more. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 2
In final days in office, Obama's White House uses words of Steve Jobs to woo techies As the Obama administration leaves the White House this week, one piece of the outgoing president's legacy — the U.S. Digital Service — is attempting to woo Silicon Valley techies to work for government agencies. Their recruitment strategy: Using the words of Apple's iconic late cofounder, Steve Jobs. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 22
Fitbit looks to challenge Apple Watch with new acquisitions Fitbit recently made two big acquisitions that place the fitness wearable manufacturer in a good position to field true smartwatch products that challenge the Apple Watch. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 12
Here's every Apple HomeKit product announced at CES 2017 coming later this year Apple itself may not show up to CES, but about a dozen companies came to this year's show with a range of HomeKit-capable products from smart lighting products to home security. Here's a complete guide to everything HomeKit unveiled at CES 2017. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 20
Henge Docks unveils trio of Thunderbolt 3 docking stations for Apple's 2016 MacBook Pros Henge Docks has refreshed its horizontal and vertical docking stations for the new MacBook Pro with USB-C ports, and has also announced an all-new Thunderbolt 3-connected Tethered Dock product line. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 7
BACtrack unveils Apple Watch band with built-in blood alcohol monitor The newly announced wearable BACtrack Skyn comes with Apple Watch strap options, allowing a user to easily check their blood alcohol content from their wrist on the go. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 31
LaCie teams with Seagate for new MacBook Pro compatible Thunderbolt 3 external drives LaCie has teamed up with Seagate Technology to produce a new LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C drive and d2 storage solution, compatible with Apple's latest generation of Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Pros. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 16
iOS-connected LEGO Boost will help children learn programming, building Children will be able to bring their LEGO creations to life with the help of LEGO Boost, a new building and coding set that utilizes bricks with environment sensors, and a connected iOS application. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 3
LG, Dell and Lenovo debut new USB-C monitors compatible with Apple's latest MacBooks A trio of monitor makers have announced new USB-C-based displays coming later this year, with LG, Dell, and Lenovo throwing their weight behind the new all-in-one connector found on Apple's 12-inch MacBook and new MacBook Pros. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 12
The best iOS apps to shop for Black Friday deals The deal-grabbing frenzy known as Black Friday is just a few days away, and shoppers looking to nab the best deals on Apple products and accessories can get ahead of the game with a number of apps that help organize ads and track the best deals. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 5
Tips: How to remap command, control, escape, and other keys in macOS Sierra macOS Sierra has ushered in a number of new changes for Mac users, including the ability to remap the modifier keys, like the escape, control, command, or option keys to another hardware button. Here's how to do it. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 10
To iPod on its 15th birthday: Thanks for revolutionizing digital music In 2001, Apple unveiled a singular product that launched the company out of the niche PC market and started an evolution that morphed the company into the world-dominating presence we know now. That device was iPod. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 18
Apple adds iPhone 4, 2010 13" MacBook Air to vintage and obsolete list All iPhone 4 models, the 2010 13-inch MacBook Air, third-generation AirPort Extreme, and mid-2009 AirPort Time Capsule will be added to Apple's vintage and discontinued list, as of Oct. 31. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 9
Inside iOS 10: Apple makes big changes to actionable notifications How users view, clear and interact with notifications works differently in iOS 10 than its earlier counterparts. These interactions also change depending on the device used. Here's how to take full advantage of the new capabilities. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 11
Headphone picks for iPhone 7 users missing the 3.5mm headphone jack One of the biggest changes unveiled with the iPhone 7 was the deletion of the phone's 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of an all Lightning solution. It's been a divisive issue, but luckily there are plenty of viable options out there, from Bluetooth devices to high-fidelity third-party Lightning products. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 58
iOS 10 tips: Apple Music app updates help users manage tracks across devices Apple's newly released iOS 10 features a revamped Music app and updated Apple Music service. These changes make life a bit easier in terms of listening to, and accessing, music on Apple devices. Here's how to take full advantage of them. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 15
How to send messages on your iPhone with fireworks, balloons, and other screen flair in Apple's iOS 10 Add a little flair to iMessages, thanks to the iOS 10 update that allows for the inclusion of everything from shooting stars, to fireworks, to emphasizing a point with "loud" texts and emojis. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 19
Tip: Send low-quality photos and save data via Apple's Messages app in iOS 10 Users can now send photos iPhone in low quality mode, conserving data and battery usage via a new feature found in Apple's Messages app in iOS 10. Here's how to use it. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 6
iOS 10 tips: How to turn on/off individual read receipts in Apple's Messages app Starting with iOS 10, read receipts in iMessages can be enabled or disabled on a person-by-person basis, letting users decide which contact knows when their texts have been viewed. Here's how to take advantage of the new feature. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 5
Hermes Edition Apple Watch launches; iPhone 7, Apple Watch arrive in more countries On Friday, Apple started sales of the Hermes Apple Watch, brought the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus to 30 additional countries, and has commenced sales of the Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 to 20 more countries. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 2
Inside iOS 10: Apple Maps adds power, simplicity to iPhone navigation Apple introduced a new look in Maps with iOS 10, but more importantly implemented key search and discovery features, as well as backend tools for app extensibility that make navigating everyday life a little more convenient. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 18
Recall of dangerous Samsung Galaxy Note 7 yields a half-million exchanges in US Samsung has revealed that about half of the recalled Galaxy Note 7 phones sold in the U.S. have been exchanged for replacement units, as part of the company's voluntary recall on the phablets after reports of battery explosions and fires. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 31
Beats to skip Studio Wireless headphone update in 2016, report says Apple-owned Beats won't be updating its over-ear Studio Wireless headphones in 2016 due to a lack of battery life improvements, according to a report published Thursday. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 16
Inside iOS 10: Examining the new smart Photos features With the new iOS 10 and macOS Sierra updates Apple introduced a set of automated Photos tools, like new machine learning algorithms that automatically identify faces and places, that combine to make image search and organization easier than ever. Ashley Wright 9 years ago 26
