Thoughts on Apple’s iPhone X keynote
My thoughts on Apple’s big keynote this week, including the new Apple TV 4K, a cellular capable Apple Watch, and the iPhone X.
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RIP iPod Nano and Shuffle
Apple’s finally ended production of the iPod Nano and Shuffle models, leaving the iPhone-like iPod Touch as the only iPod left.
Happy 10th anniversary, iPhone
On the iPhone’s 10th anniversary, I take a look back at the decade we’ve spent with the smartphone that’s greatly changed everything.
My thoughts on Apple’s 2017 WWDC news
My thoughts on Apple’s product announcements at the 2017 Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), including the new iMac Pro and improved iPads.
Macs only made up 11% of Apple’s 2016 revenue (but still earned billions)
The iPhone is now the vast majority of Apple’s revenue. As for Apple’s original iconic hardware, the Mac? A small percentage of revenue these days, even if Macs still pull in billions.
Apple finally drops the 16GB iPhone SE, revises the iPad line
This week, Apple announced it’s dropping the 16GB iPhone SE, while also simplifying and dropping the price on some of its iPad models.
Apple starts a battle for the “Planet of the Apps”
Apple’s creating its own reality shows for its Apple Music service, “Carpool Karaoke” and “Planet of the Apps,” the latter an app developer reality show.
What’s the future of the tablet?
Is the tablet as a device really doomed, as some fear? Or is there room for tablets amidst phablets and “2 in 1” PC laptops?
RIP Mac startup chime
Apple’s new MacBook Pros will break from Apple tradition, and not issue a startup chime when powered on. Why the change? And how can it be brought back?
Thoughts on Apple’s MacBook Pro line changes, plus the new Touch Bar
On Thursday, Apple gave a keynote that largely focused on the Apple TV and MacBook lines. My thoughts on the product announcements are below.