Dongle. Dongles. It's one of those words that if you say it enough times, it starts to lose its meaning. And yet, for some companies looking to drum up a competitive spirit against Apple, those dongles are an important factor.
The iMac has not always had a chin. But it's certainly had one for many, many years now. So many, in fact, that the chin might be one of the most recognizable elements of an iMac for some people.
Earlier this month, Samsung launched something called "iTest." It's a way for iPhone owners to try out Samsung's version of Android, right on their device.
Ecosystems aren't new. And companies trying to "lock" customers into them isn't, either. Companies want retention, customers that stick around. Finding ways to make that happen is crucial. And yet, some people still appear be shocked by this.
The vision for the Apple Watch has changed quite a bit since its debut all those years ago. No longer this symbol of flamboyancy and extravagance (despite its price tag), the Apple Watch is about being helpful. So it's about time Apple started looking at a more rugged design.
Last year, Apple introduced the iPhone 12 lineup. At the same time, the company also confirmed the handsets would feature 5G connectivity for faster cellular service. They did that alongside Verizon, with the carrier touting its network coverage and speeds. What they did not do, though, is tell folks that keeping 5G on would noticeably impact battery life on your new phone.
Is Apple a services company these days? It's certainly possible to make that argument. And being in the Apple ecosystem probably means you pay for at least a couple of different options offered by the company. But with so many other offerings out there, it can be a task simply choosing which ones to keep.
Apple has a lot of different devices available for people to buy. They've expanded beyond just offering computers, and things get even more diverse when we get into all of the different variants of certain products. But the company that built the iPhone isn't slowing down, and the future is certainly... interesting.
Siri is available on every major Apple platform, such as iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV, HomePod and Vision Pro. It's also available in your car through CarPlay. So, the question arises: do you use it, and if so, how often?
The "streaming wars" is still an ongoing effort. Companies like the AT&T-owned Warner Bros., Netflix, Disney, Paramount, and so many others all vying for some of the money you earn every month. To do that, it all centers around one thing: content. Apple jumped in, too, but, unlike those other companies it's missing one thing: content.
2012 feels so long ago, right? Forever, even. That's the year Apple introduced its smallest iPad to date, the iPad mini. And, since then, Apple has refreshed the device more than a few times, but it's kept its primary selling point: the small size.
Back at the beginning of December, Apple launched its first own-branded over-ear headphones. And, as is sometimes the case, there was a discussion that launched right around the same time: are the new headphones worth the cost?