Former Google designer blasts Google+, says the initiative was a mess from the start
When Google last week announced that it was axing Google+ for consumers, my first reaction was utter shock and disbelief — mostly because I had …
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.
When not analyzing the latest happenings with Apple, Yoni enjoys catching Improv shows in Chicago, playing soccer, and cultivating new TV show addictions.
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Google Pixel 3 captures Eminem performing ‘Venom’ atop the Empire State Building
Google last week introduced the Pixel 3, the company’s next-gen smartphone positioned to compete head-to-head with the best Apple has to offer. Of course, Google’s …
An Apple Music and TV streaming bundle could net Apple billions in additional revenue
Like it or not, subscriptions appear to be the wave of the future, and Apple isn’t keen on getting left behind. Just a few years …
Strong iPhone XR demand may help Apple set a new iPhone sales record this quarter
Amid reports that Apple’s iPhone XS models are selling briskly, the impending launch of the iPhone XR has the potential to take iPhone sales to …
Watch ‘SNL’ hilariously spoof Kanye West’s lunch meeting with Donald Trump
Just when you thought the political climate couldn’t get any more surreal, Kanye West last week had a bizarre and high-level meeting with Donald Trump …
Security firm reminds police not to look at iPhones equipped with Face ID
Now that the FBI and other law enforcement agencies have started forcing suspects to unlock their iPhones with Face ID, a forensics company is warning …
Apple’s next-gen iPad Pro models may be the thinnest we’ve ever seen
Apple later this month is expected to introduce two brand new iPad Pro models in 11-inch and 12.9-inch form factors. The official unveiling is set to …
iOS 12 adoption surpasses 50% just three weeks after its release
Just three weeks after releasing iOS 12, Apple’s latest mobile OS is already running on the majority of iPhones and iPads. According to data made …
Jump in Foxconn earnings point to strong iPhone XS sales
When Apple releases the iPhone XR later this month, the device will undoubtedly become the most popular model in Apple’s 2018 iPhone lineup. And with …
Apple Music subscribers can now view Genius lyrics from within the app
Apple Music subscribers will now be able to get a little more bang for their buck thanks to an intriguing new partnership with the lyric …
Apple acquires Danish company with futuristic green screen technology
One of Apple’s strengths is that it doesn’t acquire companies without a mapped out strategy in mind. Every time Apple makes an acquisition, it’s because …
Almost a quarter of Android owners are planning to switch to iPhone
Over the past few years, Apple’s iPhone lineup has consistently accounted for the majority of profits across the smartphone industry. Still, there’s no denying that …
Tesla outsold Mercedes-Benz in the US last quarter and might actually turn a profit before 2019
Despite all of the drama surrounding Elon Musk’s tussle with the SEC, and despite Tesla’s early troubles ramping up Model 3 production, the company has …
Get a first look at ‘Making a Murderer: Part 2’ in the brand new trailer
In late 2015, Netflix released Making a Murderer, an incredibly popular true crime documentary which explores the possibility that two men in Wisconsin were wrongly …
Lamborghini crashes into a pickup truck, owner then flees in a Mercedes Benz
For whatever reason, car accidents involving Lamborghinis tend to be somewhat sensational and bizarre. Over the past few months alone, we’ve seen stories involving a …
The quality of movies on Netflix has gone downhill, but here’s why it doesn’t matter
A recent report from the Streaming Observer reveals that the overall quality of movies on Netflix in the U.S. has gone down considerably in recent …
Tesla’s Model 3 is the safest car on the planet according to the NHTSA
For as much as Tesla likes to make a big deal about how fast its cars are, it’s easy to forget that Tesla vehicles are …
YouTuber trolls Google Pixel fans with photos that were really taken with an iPhone XS
Like clockwork, every new iPhone release is accompanied by some sort of scandal that is often exaggerated for dramatic effect, and in some instances, seemingly …
Everything we expect Google to announce at next week’s Pixel 3 event
With October already in full swing, Google’s upcoming media event is just a few days away. Set to take place on October 9 in New …
Stunt woman proves the fall detection feature on the Apple Watch S4 works as advertised
Even though Apple still refuses to divulge Apple Watch sales figures, we’ve seen a few reports over the past few weeks which suggest that Apple …
New photos of Tesla’s next-gen Roadster surface online
Tesla these days is busier than ever. Elon Musk’s SEC settlement aside, the company has continued to ramp up production across its entire product line, …
Tesla confirms that Model 3 production hit its ambitious target last quarter
Now that the drama between Elon Musk and the SEC is firmly behind us, it’s as good a time as any to focus on how …
Elon Musk settles with the SEC and agrees to pay $20 million fine and step down as company chairman
The lawsuit involving Elon Musk and the SEC has come to a swift and somewhat unceremonious end. Amid speculation that Musk might potentially have to …
ITC rules against Qualcomm and advises against iPhone import ban
Despite Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf saying that he’d be open to settling his company’s ongoing legal dispute with Apple, there’s no indication that the two …
Google reportedly pays Apple $9 billion/year to remain the iPhone’s default search engine
When Apple first introduced the iPhone, the decision to use Google as the default search engine on mobile Safari was essentially a no-brainer. After all, …
Amidst Musk scandal, Tesla likely to meet Model 3 production goal for the quarter
It’s an interesting time for Tesla, to say the least. At the same time that Elon Musk finds himself the target of an SEC securities …
ECG support on the Apple Watch Series 4 may take longer to arrive in the UK
Ever since the first Apple Watch hit store shelves a few years ago, Apple has steadfastly refused to release specific sales figures for its increasingly …
Video shows overcomplicated iOS 12 bypass that allows access to some apps on locked iPhones
iOS 12 was released about a week ago and the early impressions have been mostly positive thus far. And with good reason: Apple with iOS …
The Apple Watch Series 4’s new watch faces prove that Apple’s attention to detail is unrivaled
The Apple Watch Series 4 arguably stole the show at Apple’s media event earlier this month. Sure, the iPhone XS models are respectable upgrades, and …
I went to a cashierless Amazon Go store and it absolutely lived up to the hype
In a lot of ways, Amazon today is reminiscent of the Microsoft of old, if only because it’s become increasingly hard to keep track of …
