Wristcam review: The most feature-complete Apple Watch accessory to date Designed to be a wearable camera with full integration with the Apple Watch, Wristcam is an impressive achievement that pushes the watchOS platform to its absolute limits. It's a unique product that will ultimately only appeal to a niche market because of its price tag. Neil Hughes 4 years ago 10
Mophie Snap+ Wireless Vent Mount review: Good iPhone car charger, but not quite MagSafe Mophie's MagSafe-compatible Snap+ Wireless Vent Mount is a somewhat odd product, offering an affordable magnetic puck that mimics Apple's own MagSafe charger, but only at half the charging speed of the official accessory. Neil Hughes 4 years ago 5
Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini review: Apple's MagSafe, but not Mophie's new Snap+ Juice Pack Mini is a well-priced and well-designed compact portable battery that plays nicely with MagSafe, but there are some caveats that potential buyers should be aware of before purchasing. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 1
How to connect iPad Pro & Mac to one LG UltraFine USB-C display simultaneously A new accessory allows two USB-C devices, like an iPad Pro and Mac, to connect to a monitor with a single USB-C input — including the LG UltraFine series of monitors, and potentially Apple's Pro Display XDR. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 0
USA's 2023 Real ID air travel requirement could benefit from Apple's iOS 15 digital driver's licenses Repeatedly delayed, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Real ID enforcement, which will require more secure identification credentials for domestic air travel by May 2023, could see even stronger uptake once Apple launches digital driver's licenses in its upcoming iOS 15 update. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 18
Creepy data hoarders at Facebook working on Android-powered wearable camera to track your health & location Years after failing to get into your pocket with the Facebook phone, the social media giant is reportedly at it again, this time hoping to compete with the Apple Watch and land on your wrist with a wearable camera, gaining valuable data about your health and location in the process. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 11
iPadOS 15 confirms Apple's M1-equipped iPad Pro is a V8 engine powering a Ford Pinto The hardware on the new iPad Pro is absolutely stellar, far beyond any competition in the tablet space. But, Apple's newly announced iPadOS 15 is so decidedly not-pro that it's fair to question whether the company will ever fully take the training wheels off of its restrictive software. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 128
Reminder: Don't install Apple's betas on any critical devices unless you really hate yourself New features for you iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch are almost here — they're fun! They're exciting! They're in beta form and they're inevitably going to cause you a lot of misery, so unless you're a developer or you have old hardware to test it on, be patient. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 16
Xcode Cloud will let developers remotely build apps, improving collaboration and efficiency Apple's new Xcode Cloud allows development teams to more easily collaborate, even when working remotely, and it automatically builds apps for all Apple devices and platforms, freeing up a developer's Mac to accomplish other tasks. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 3
Privacy-focused iCloud+ includes Private Relay browsing, Hide My Email, secure HomeKit cameras Paid iCloud subscriptions will soon have access to an enhanced iCloud+ feature, including a Private Relay VPN, a new Hide My Email capability, and support for unlimited secure HomeKit video cameras. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 20
Swift Playgrounds for iPadOS 15 lets users code & submit apps to App Store While it isn't quite the full-fledged Xcode on iPad that some developers have been clamoring for, Apple on Monday announced that Swift Playgrounds in iPadOS 15 will be greatly enhanced, teaching users how to build iPad apps and even allowing them to be submitted to the App Store. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 4
Apple enhances AirPods with Conversation Boost, Find My integration, Spatial Audio for Apple TV Apple's AirPods lineup will gain several improvements later this year. This includes a new Conversation Boost feature to help people with mild hearing challenges. It also features integration with the Find My network to locate lost items and support for Spatial Audio on Apple TV in tvOS. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 3
2021 2nd-Generation Siri Remote Review: The star of the show The revamped 2021 Siri Remote is the best thing about the new Apple TV 4K. And since it's sold separately for $59, those who have the previous 2017 Apple TV 4K can save themselves over $100 and get the only thing that really matters. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 27
2021 Apple TV 4K Review: Seeking a blockbuster, given a Band-Aid Too expensive to compete with streaming sticks, and not powerful enough to take on the likes of full-fledged game consoles, the 2021 revision of the Apple TV 4K is a competent product that continues to serve a niche market within the Apple ecosystem, but won't win over any converts. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 64
Apple doesn't dominate in most product categories -- and that's a very good thing In an increasingly tribal world where seemingly everything, including consumer support of trillion-dollar corporations, has turned into unwavering fandom and cheerleading, it's easy for Apple users to forget that sometimes a moderate success, instead of a home run, is what's best for everyone involved. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 16
Flying with Apple's AirTag: When 'boring' is genuinely high praise It turns out, flying with AirTag is about as exciting as waiting in a TSA security screening line, and that's perfectly OK. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 23
Hands On: Wristcam, an Apple Watch band with dual cameras For those hoping to ditch their iPhone entirely, the Wristcam is a unique product, offering dual wearable cameras worn on the wrist that connect to the Apple Watch. AppleInsider takes a first look at the new accessory and how it integrates into the rest of the Apple ecosystem. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 10
The critics were impossibly wrong: Apple CEO Tim Cook was -- and is -- the right person for the job A lot of nonsense has been said about Tim Cook since he took over as chief executive of Apple nearly a decade ago, and with his company's latest quarterly blowout, he has proven the naysayers all wrong yet again. Neil Hughes 4 years ago 61
Notes of interest from Apple's Q2 2021 earnings report and conference call Apple posted the financial results from its second fiscal quarter of 2021 on Wednesday, reporting $89.6 billion in revenue for the period, up a massive 54 percent year over year. Following are the notes of interest from both the report and the subsequent analyst conference call, with remarks from Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 4
Apple burns early iPad Pro adopters, loyal customers with Magic Keyboard incompatibility In making the $349 2020 Magic Keyboard incompatible with the 2021 iPad Pro just a year after it launched, and not offering early adopters a reasonable upgrade path as an alternative, Apple risks burning its most devoted — and highest spending — iPad users. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 109
Ransomware group attempts to extort Apple with supposed leaks from supplier Quanta In an attempt to capitalize on the timing of Apple's "Spring Forward" event on Tuesday, a ransomware group posted on the dark web claiming it has obtained stolen schematics for upcoming products from Apple supply partner Quanta Computer. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 5
New 2nd-gen Siri Remote backward compatible with older Apple TVs, available for $59 Though it was announced alongside a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, the second-generation Siri Remote is compatible with previous models of Apple's set-top box, and can be purchased from Apple for $59. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 25
M1 chip and Thunderbolt come to Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro The lines between Mac and iPad were further blurred on Tuesday, as Apple announced a next-generation iPad Pro lineup featuring the same M1 chip found in the new iMac, as well as the MacBook Pro, Mac mini and MacBook Air. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 39
Apple debuts colorful 24-inch iMac with M1, upgraded camera and audio Apple's all-in-one desktop became the latest Mac to make the transition to Apple Silicon on Tuesday, with a new iMac sporting the M1 chip and an array of color options. Neil Hughes 5 years ago 283
