Apple’s App Store generated a record-setting $300 million on New Years Day
Apple kicked off 2018 with a bang. Though we’re still a few weeks away from finding out how iPhone sales stacked up during the holiday, …
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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Will Apple’s battery replacement program hurt iPhone sales?
From a certain vantage point, Apple’s “batterygate” saga was the scandal that wasn’t. Though Apple was deservedly and widely criticized for being less than transparent about …
Intel knew about massive chip vulnerability when CEO sold $24 million worth of company stock
A little more than a month ago, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich sold approximately $24 million worth of Intel shares, a sale that nearly eradicated Krazanich’s …
Logan Paul to take a break from posting videos as outrage from his ‘suicide video’ grows
Earlier this week, YouTuber Logan Paul sparked an avalanche of outrage when he uploaded a video that depicted a suicide victim hanging from a tree …
As Model X and Model S sales soar, Tesla is still struggling with Model 3 production
Tesla’s inability to meet production deadlines is a reputation the company deservedly can’t shake. Even though Tesla executives promised that things would be different with …
FCC chairman Ajit Pai just bailed on his planned CES appearance after killing net neutrality
Suffice it to say, FCC chairman Ajit Pai isn’t exactly a popular guy these days, and for good reason. Pai’s concerted effort to overturn net neutrality …
Tesla Model 3 production approached 2,700 units in 2017
In typical fashion, Elon Musk earlier this year enthusiastically boasted that the mass market Model 3 wouldn’t be subject to the type of frustrating production …
Intel issues statement on security flaw, notes that AMD and ARM chips are also vulnerable
Late last night, a bombshell report from The Register detailed a worrisome new vulnerability said to impact all Intel chips released over the past decade. …
‘Bomb Cyclone’ threatens to deliver biting cold and hurricane-level winds to the East Coast
From deadly hurricanes to sweeping and bitter cold fronts, many areas across the U.S. in recent months experienced some of the most extreme weather conditions …
iPhone X sales may not have spurred a ‘super cycle’ of upgrades after all
In the weeks and months leading up to the iPhone X unveiling, many analysts were convinced that Apple’s next-gen smartphone would spark a ‘super cycle’ …
Apple acquires buddybuild, a Canadian startup that will make life easier for iOS developers
Apple recently acquired buddybuild, a Canadian based startup with tools and technology that makes it easier for developers to iterate and test apps quickly. Word …
Amazon just revealed the most popular Prime items of 2017
To say that Amazon had an incredibly successful 2017 would be something of an understatement. Not only did its share price increase by a whopping …
Apple’s battery replacement program for older iPhones starts today
With upwards of 15 class-action lawsuits swirling overhead, Apple late last week dropped the price of its battery replacement program for out-of-warranty iPhone models from …
From the iPhone X to iOS 11, Apple couldn’t keep anything from leaking in 2017
Apple, perhaps more so than any other tech company, appreciates the spectacle and excitement of a ‘big reveal.’ Whereas most tech companies tend to announce …
iFixit just one-upped Apple with a $29 battery replacement kit
In response to a wave of lawsuits regarding iOS updates that purposefully slow down older iPhone models, Apple yesterday released a letter of apology to …
Sorry Samsung, the iPhone was the most popular tech product of 2017 – and it wasn’t even close
In some respects, 2017 was a rough year for Apple. Aside from a slew of widely publicized product leaks — many of which emanated from …
Apple apologizes for throttling older iPhone models, cuts $50 off battery replacement program
Amid a fury of lawsuits which allege that Apple has been purposefully slowing down older iPhone models in an effort to spur upgrades, the Cupertino-based …
Apple execs could face jail in France for slowing down older iPhones
Last week, Apple admitted that it throttles CPU performance on iPhone models with lower-capacity batteries, all in the interest of conserving battery life and, above …
Some Galaxy Note 8 devices are unable to charge
Apple’s iPhone isn’t the only smartphone dealing with a battery controversy these days. As it turns out, some Galaxy Note 8 owners are noticing that …
The Apple Watch won’t be able to measure glucose levels anytime soon, if ever
Even before the Apple Watch was introduced, there were rumors surrounding the company’s interest in developing a wearable device capable of monitoring a user’s glucose …
Apple’s iPhone and iPad dominated Samsung this holiday season
Apple products were incredibly popular this holiday season, according to new data tabulated by Flurry. Specifically, the iPhone and iPad accounted for 44% of all …
Elon Musk confirms that a Tesla pickup truck and new car features are in the works
As he is prone to do, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter this week and clued us in on some new features coming to …
In blow to Qualcomm, future iPhone models may use chips from Intel and MediaTek
Apple’s legal battle with Qualcomm is seemingly getting crazier with each passing week. With billions of dollars in royalties on the line, Apple is reportedly …
Here are the most popular products from Amazon’s ‘biggest ever’ holiday season
With the 2017 holiday shopping season now firmly behind us, Amazon has a lot to smile about. Earlier today, the online retailing giant issued a …
Why reports of slowing iPhone X sales may be completely off base
Earlier today, word spread that Apple’s iPhone X may not be selling as briskly as initially anticipated. Citing the device’s expensive $999 price point, Sinolink …
Amazon Echo and Google Home benefited from Apple’s HomePod delay
Apple’s HomePod was supposed to launch this December, perfectly timed to take advantage of the busy shopping period leading up to Christmas. But in what’s …
Watch Tesla’s new ‘Santa Mode’ easter egg in action
Tesla easter eggs have become something of a tradition in recent years. Last April, for instance, Tesla released an easter egg that magically transformed the …
What happens when a Google Street View car meets a Bing car on the road?
When I first read about a Google Street View car crossing paths with a Bing car, I was absolutely shocked. I mean, who knew that …
Sorry Porsche, Tesla has the highest customer satisfaction ranking in the auto industry
Whenever Tesla comes up in conversation, things can quickly become heated. While Tesla enthusiasts are always eager to list the myriad of reasons why Tesla …
iPhone X shipments of up to 35 million units expected this holiday quarter
When Apple releases its earnings report next month, we’ll get a much clearer look at how iPhone sales stacked up for the holiday quarter. In …
