Using an Apple Watch during the past 16 months was a mixed experience: one that saw Apple’s first wearable launch amid high praise, confusion, and skepticism of just how much a tiny wrist-worn computer should be able to do. Would the Apple Watch replace your iPhone? Some thought so, including yours truly — initially at […]
Every year a parade of Apple executives take the stage to introduce a new iPhone. Each executive details a list of new features, changes and tweaks, exclaiming this iPhone is the best iPhone Apple has ever made. Yet each year, analysts and pundits mock the hyperbolic proclamation (and rightfully so). Most complaints are rooted in […]
While my iPhone 7 Plus was out for delivery during recording, Kevin shares his thoughts on the new iPhone 7 Plus and more in MobileTechRoundup show #382. Image: ZDNet First impressions of the iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch Series 2 Matt bought another Note 7, this time in blue Initial impressions of the LG […]
Rubber gasket on the iPhone 7’s SIM card tray iFixit The iPhone 7 is Apple’s first IP-rated smartphone for water and dust resistance, and the company has gone to a lot of effort to seal the delicate electronics from the environment. But the water and dust resistance comes at a price. See also: Galaxy Note […]
Image: Apple Apple’s new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus have been well received by reviewers and offer many enhancements and improvements over the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. The iPhone 7 Plus has a second rear camera, which is new for Apple, and it offers 2x optical zoom so you can capture subjects found further […]
New DisplayMate testing proves that Apple’s iPhone 7 and 7 Plus have the best LCDs it has ever tested. Samsung continues to dominate the OLED smartphone market with the best smartphone display ever on the Note 7. LCDs are another display technology used for smartphones, and this year DisplayMate testing proves that Apple’s iPhone 7 […]
Image: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet Those who don’t want to wait to try the depth-of-field feature Apple promised for the iPhone 7 Plus have some good news: Apple just released iOS 10.1 in beta to developers. As a reminder, Apple briefly demonstrated the new feature during its iPhone 7 event in early September. Portrait Mode on the […]
Image: Google The predominant messaging app on iOS is iMessage and its easy for Apple to focus on this single app. Google is a bit more confusing with Messenger, Hangouts, and now Allo. It looks like Allo will be the one to rule them all as it integrates intelligence and works well across iOS and […]
Apple iPhone 7 Plus in black. Image: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet As I recently declared, this year’s iPhone release marked the first time I decided to purchase the “Plus” iPhone model. Normally, I prefer the more pocketable 4.7-inch iPhone. This year, however, I’ve decided I want a bigger battery, more screen, and yes, the dual-camera setup Apple […]
SquareTrade carrying out a bend test of the iPhone 7. SquareTrade So just how tough is the iPhone 7? SquareTrade, extended warranty service provider for consumer electronics, tested the durability and water resistance claims of the new Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus against the Samsung new Galaxy Note 7. Four tests were carried […]