Survey claims that ‘purchase intent’ for new iPhones is at a 5-year low
With reports swirling that demand for the iPhone XR is weaker than anticipated, Apple last week took the unusual step of noting that the iPhone …
Yoni Heisler has been writing about Apple and the tech industry at large with over 15 years of experience. A life long expert Mac user and Apple expert, his writing has appeared in Edible Apple, Network World, MacLife, Macworld UK, and TUAW.
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DxOMark calls the iPhone XR the best single-cam smartphone it’s ever tested
Though the iPhone XR doesn’t boast the dual camera scheme that comes with the iPhone XS, camera quality on the XR is certainly nothing to …
In search of a ‘Breaking Bad’-like hit, Apple may pick up a ‘violent’ TV drama from Israel
Though it’s no secret that Apple has grand plans to make a splash in the TV space, there have been rumors, purportedly sourced from people …
New Apple ads show how the Apple Watch has helped save lives
When the Apple Watch first hit store shelves, the device was positioned as something of a fashion accessory. This was clearly evident by Apple’s marketing …
Spotify Wrapped will tell you which songs and artists you loved the most in 2018
If you’re like me, you spend hours upon hours listening to Spotify each and every single week. Sure, there are competitors out there from the …
Apple says the new ECG app for Apple Watch represents a ‘huge opportunity’
After a number of delays and false starts, Apple rolled out its long-anticipated ECG app for the Apple Watch Series 4 on Thursday. Originally unveiled …
Apple rolls out iOS 12.1.1 with broader Dual SIM support, enhanced Live Photos, and more
Apple just released iOS 12.1.1, an update that brings even more features and, of course, bug fixes to an OS release that has been largely …
Qualcomm says every Android phone maker will beat Apple to 5G
While Apple may be waiting until 2020 to introduce a smartphone with support for 5G, the same can’t be said for Android manufacturers. During an …
Microsoft throws shade at the iPad, calls it a fake computer
The tech world is always a tad more interesting when companies like Microsoft and Apple are willing to throw a little shade at each other. …
With iOS 12’s adoption rate now at 72%, Android should be embarrassed
As far as tech debates go, iOS vs Android remains one of the most impassioned topics in tech these days. While many users prefer the …
The Apple Watch dominated 2018
Although Apple has a policy of not releasing unit sales for the Apple Watch, it’s no secret that the device has continued to grow in …
Apple is reportedly trying new marketing strategies to boost iPhone sales
Amid rumors that the iPhone XR isn’t selling as briskly as Apple anticipated, a new report from Bloomberg relays that Apple is exploring new marketing …
Police pull over a Model S on Autopilot and discover the driver is drunk and asleep
Tesla’s Autopilot feature isn’t designed to whisk drivers to and fro while they’re sleeping, even though Elon Musk claims that that’s what the future of …
Samsung got caught tweeting about the Galaxy Note 9 from an iPhone
In a story we’ve seen repeat itself countless times, a recent promotional tweet for a Samsung smartphone was embarrassingly sent from an iPhone. Now usually, …
Top Apple insider says AirPods 2 will hit stores early next year
Though Apple’s AirPods were initially mocked due to a somewhat funky design, demand for the company’s wireless earbuds has continued to grow impressively with each …
200 ‘Shrek’ fans created a spectacular shot-for-shot remake of the original film
As far as movies go, some engender more passion from fans than others, with the Star Wars franchise obviously being one such example. A more recent …
Marriott reveals that hackers accessed sensitive information of 500 million guests
Another day, another hack. As we referenced yesterday with respect to the Dunkin’ Donuts hack, it seems that we can’t even go a week without …
Dunkin’ Donuts warns that its DD Perks program may have been hacked
Despite the vast amount of resources companies typically spend on thwarting hacking, it seems that we can’t even go a few weeks without a new …
A woman spent three months in jail after police confused her bag of cotton candy with meth
In late 2016, a Georgia woman named Dasha Fincher was arrested during what appeared to be a routine traffic stop in Monroe County. Upon searching …
Sorry, haters: Apple says the iPhone XR is the company’s top-selling iPhone model
There’s a good reason why Apple executives over the past few years have warned us not to pay attention to mysterious supply chain rumors regarding …
New 360-degree video shows us exactly what Tesla’s Autopilot ‘sees’ in real time
One of the more ironic things about all of the negativity that sometimes shrouds Tesla is that much of it stems from Elon Musk simply …
The hypocrisy surrounding Apple never ends
When it comes to Apple, up is down and down is up. For some time now, analysts and tech pundits have demonstrated an uncanny ability …
Security company claims it can access data from locked iPhones with 100% success rate
Despite Apple’s best efforts, it appears that security researchers are still coming up with ways to access data on an otherwise locked iOS device. Most …
Security expert explains what Hollywood gets hilariously wrong about hacking
It’s no secret that popular movies and TV shows often contain plot points that, while entertaining, tend to skew reality. For instance, you can’t really …
Elon Musk reveals that Tesla was just weeks from ‘death’ in 2018
After burning through an ungodly amount of cash in recent years, Tesla during the September quarter of 2018 finally managed to turn a profit. The …
Researchers in Japan eye flammable ice as a new form of energy
The future of energy remains an interesting and open-ended question, and Japan, interestingly enough, may play a pivotal role in how that future shakes out. …
Elon Musk: Tesla to double its Supercharger capacity in 2019
Range Anxiety used to be a legitimate concern amongst prospective Tesla buyers. And with good reason, no one wants to find themselves stranded in the …
Apple to lower iPhone XR pricing in Japan in order to kickstart sales
Historically speaking, speculative reports regarding cuts in iPhone production due to low demand are nothing new. And as you might expect, some of these reports …
Amazon is selling the latest MacBook Pro models for up to $300 off
Earlier this month, Apple and Amazon put their differences aside and struck a deal to bring several Apple products to Amazon’s website. While some products, …
Reports of iPhone order cuts overlook a few key issues
The chorus of reports regarding a drop in iPhone orders continues to grow louder. While we previously saw reports claiming that Apple recently slashed its …
