Why the Pixel 3a Is No Threat to the iPhone By Jason Snell published 9 May 19 The newly unveiled Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are appealing phones with killer price tags. But they face the same problems that have plagued other midrange smartphones.
Apple Is No Longer the iPhone Company By Mark Spoonauer published 1 May 19 As iPhone sales continue to fall, services are starting to take over, and that is forging a new Apple.
Apple Card Doesn't Need to Be Revolutionary to Be a Hit By Jason Snell published 30 March 19 Apple's credit card won't reinvent the finance industry. But that's not necessary for iPhone users to embrace Apple Card.
Apple Card Is a Very Big Deal But It Also Freaks Me Out By Mark Spoonauer published 26 March 19 Apple’s first credit card solves a lot of pain points and delivers easy-to-understand rewards. But it also changes the company’s relationship with its customers.
Apple News+ Is the Antidote to Facebook’s Garbage By Caitlin McGarry published 25 March 19 The new $9.99-a-month subscription service doesn’t have everything I want, but it’s a start.
Why I’m Skipping Apple’s AirPods 2 By Caitlin McGarry published 21 March 19 Apple is reportedly saving its best AirPods features for next year, which is why I’m skipping AirPods 2.
Protect your computer with this one simple trick By Paul Wagenseil published 20 March 19 The best way to protect your machine is the simplest: Create and use limited user accounts for your daily tasks.
Why Apple Should Rethink the iPhone's Name and Its Entire Product Line By Jesus Diaz published 15 March 19 Experts agree that Apple has a problem: its product line is getting too complicated and its brands are getting confusing. It's time to follow Jobs' prime directive and get back to basics.
Apple vs. Spotify: Who’s Really Right? By Jason Snell published 13 March 19 With Spotify filing an antitrust complaint about how Apple lets iOS users access its music service, here’s a closer look at the dispute between the two companies.
How the iPhone Measures Up to the Big Releases at MWC 2019 By Jason Snell published 2 March 19 Between the Galaxy S10 release and Mobile World Congress, it’s been a busy February for phone news. Here's how those events might impact Apple's iPhone plans.
Merging Mac, iOS Apps Is a No-Brainer for Apple By Jesus Diaz published 21 February 19 Bloomberg reports that Apple has an initiative in place to help developers to code once and deploy everywhere. It could also introduce the possibility of new hardware form factors.
Apple’s March 25 Event Could Bring the Big Bundle That Beats Netflix By Jason Snell published 17 February 19 With Apple likely to hold an event on March 25, here’s what the company could be planning for its new video and news streaming services.
The iPhone XR Is Apple's Top Phone, and Other iPhone Sales Secrets By Jason Snell published 2 February 19 We know that Apple sold fewer iPhones during the holidays than it did the previous year. But digging into Apple's sales figures tells us so much more about the company's phones.
Why I’m Still Using the iPhone SE By Philip Michaels published 21 January 19 The rest of the world may be embracing phones with super-sized screens, but some people still like the compact feel of the iPhone SE. Here’s why.
Apple Is The Star Of CES 2019 and They’re Not Even Here By Brian Westover, Henry T. Casey published 8 January 19 Apple Airplay shows up on smart TVs from… Everyone? What it means for Apple's future and its streaming content.
The Ride Is Over: Apple Faces the End of the iPhone Boom By Jason Snell published 3 January 19 Ten years after smartphones burst onto the scene, the boom times are over. Here’s how Apple will cope with slower iPhone sales.
5 Things the 2019 iPhone Really, Really Needs By Mark Spoonauer published 3 January 19 The iPhone XS, XS Max and XR are great phones, but demand seems to be lacking. Apple should work on this to-do list.
Apple in 2018: Where It Triumphed, And Where It Flopped By Jason Snell published 23 December 18 Apple had some notable successes in 2018, but also a few fails. Here’s a look back at the company’s 2018, and what it means headed into the new year.
Apple Has a Major Quality Control Problem By Jesus Diaz published 20 December 18 The company’s quality assurance seems to be going down the drain while its products’ prices keep soaring.
9 Hidden iPhone Features That Make Your Life Easier By Jason Snell published 25 November 18 Think you know everything there is to know about how to use an iPhone? You’ve probably overlooked many of these helpful features.
4 iPad Features That Apple Should Bring to the iPhone By Jason Snell published 12 November 18 Maybe future iPhones could learn a few things from the latest iPad Pro. Here are some iPad features we'd like to see on Apple's smartphones.
The iPad Pro and MacBook Air Need to Merge. Now By Mark Spoonauer published 6 November 18 Apple can no longer ignore the benefits of 2-in-1 devices, because they now have the power to make a better one.
With iPhone XR, Apple Just Rewrote the Phone Script By Jason Snell published 28 October 18 As the successor to both the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, the iPhone XR represents a big shakeup to Apple’s lineup. But will it succeed?
5 Things Apple Should Have Fixed Before the Bagel Emoji By Jesus Diaz published 17 October 18 Thanks for the cream cheese, Apple, but maybe you should concentrate on what really matters.
What a Diehard iPhone User Thinks of the Pixel 3 By Jason Snell published 14 October 18 The Pixel 3 and iPhone XS offer clear insights into what Google and Apple believe a smartphone should be.
How I Finally Learned to Love Apple's AirPods By Henry T. Casey published 14 October 18 I spent years ignoring AirPods, only to find that these headphones are the best thing Apple's put out in years.
Apple Pay Showed Me How Far Behind America Is By Henry T. Casey published 13 October 18 The city that never sleeps has been sleeping on NFC for too long.
Here's the One iPhone XS Feature That Justifies an Upgrade By Jason Snell published 29 September 18 The latest iPhones have plenty of enhancements and improvements. But one camera feature stands out above all others.
Fixing an iPhone Xs Max Costs the Same as a New iPhone 8 By Jesus Diaz published 17 September 18 Repairing an iPhone Xs costs you more than buying a new iPhone 7, and fixing an iPhone Xs Max will be as expensive as buying a brand new iPhone 8. It’s highway robbery.
Why Price Won't Stop People from Buying the iPhone Xs Max By Jason Snell published 17 September 18 Think the iPhone Xs Max is too expensive? A core group of iPhone users think differently. Here's why the phone appeals to them despite a $1,099 asking price.