Yesterday the internet was awash with claims that as a result of a new patent awarded to Apple, the next iPhone will be transparent. I can only guess that these claims were made by people who just skimmed the patent before writing hyperbolic headlines. I actually took the time to read the patent, and I’m […]
iOS hardware units sold will probably reach two billion by 2018. Image: Asymco At some point before June, Apple’s revenues from its mobile platform, iOS, will exceed $1 trillion, according to Asymco mobile analyst Horace Dediu. The bulk of that revenue has come from the 1.2 billion iPhones that Dediu estimates Apple will have sold […]
Using Apple AirPods on a Sounder commuter train I’m sorry. I made fun of all of you with Apple AirPods sticking out of your ears and thought Apple made a ridiculous accessory that would only price gouge consumers when there are other Bluetooth headsets available for much less. It turns out they really are magic, […]
“I genuinely believe that if I was to give people a choice that the take-up would be 99 per cent in favour of Apple,” says CIO Matt Peers. Image: Google This week marks the tenth anniversary of the launch of Apple’s iPhone. During the past decade, the device and its associated operating system iOS have […]
As a runner and a mobile device fan, you will always find at least one wearable on my wrist to track the details of each and every run. While the Garmin Fenix 3 HR provides the most comprehensive data experience, I am also a fan of smartwatches that help me triage email, communicate with people, […]
Ten years ago the then CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone to the world, changing the trajectory of the company for the next decade, and permanently changing the tech landscape. Now Apple is sitting on hundreds of billions of dollars in the bank thanks to that single highly successful, and highly disruptive product. But […]
Uncover some of the cool new features hidden in iOS 10. It’s been nearly 10 years since I camped out in the rain to purchase the original Apple iPhone. We’ve seen the iPhone go from a MP3 player feature phone to a full blown handheld computer that is finding its way throughout the enterprise market. […]
Uncover some of the cool new features hidden in iOS 10.2. Here is a quick rundown of some of the new features contained in the latest iOS 10.2 update that you might have missed. While most of these features should be available on all devices that support iOS 10, some will only be available on […]
One of reasons I hesitated in purchasing a Google Pixel XL was the lack of water and dust resistance while being priced the same as the iPhone 7 Plus. I enjoy capturing photos while I am in the rivers fly fishing, cycling the trails in the rain, running through the woods, and making snowmen at […]
2016 was another fantastic year in mobile technology where we find people using their smartphones as their primary source of information and social interaction. I’ve been blessed to now write here on ZDNet for more than a decade and look forward to an exciting 2017. This year-end post includes my ten most viewed posts from […]