Without the iPhone X, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus would have been hailed as the ultimate evolution of the iPhone design. With it in play the iPhone 8 family is seen as little more than some updated chips and hand-me down tech from the iPhone X. Before the launch event in early September, Apple had to decide which option would best serve the read »
The iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and redesigned iPhone X have arrived. They bring a host of new features and increased price tags (some more than others), but on closer inspection, it appears Apple's most fundamental upgrade will not work as expected…
‘Great Secret Features’ and ‘Nasty Surprises’ are my regular columns read »
In case you missed it, Apple updated the venerable MacBook Air during WWDC. While all the focus was on the iPad Pro and the draw of AR in mobile technology, the laptop picked up the least amount of love possible with a bump on Intel’s fifth generation chipset from 1.6 GHz to 1.8 GHz.
For all the talk of the iPad Pro being able to replace read »
Apple at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Jose last week gave its app developers a new kit to create augmented reality apps. Apple calls it ARKit.
There are hundreds of millions of Apple iPhones and iPads, leading Apple CEO Tim Cook to say at the event that ARKit, running on the new Apple iOS 11 software due out this read »
Many Forbes articles describe the things that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg does to remain successful. Here’s one thing that he does not do that helps to explain his continued reign.
Mark Zuckerberg does not act without first considering the consequences of his actions.
This is the second read »
One character trait that distinguishes Apple CEO Tim Cook from other corporate leaders is his high level of accountability.
Accountable leaders do four things consistently:
1. They keep their promises
2. They consider the consequences of their actions
3. They take responsibility for their mistakes
4. They read »
With CEOs ranging from Goldman Sachs head Lloyd Blankfein to Disney’s Robert Iger and Apple’s Tim Cook criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the voluntary Paris Climate Accords, Ray Dalio the founder and chairman of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates added his own scathing critique, arguing in a pointed essay the read »
Nike is saying there’s a likelihood of confusion, but it doesn’t seem like the sportswear giant has a leg to stand on.
As initially reported by ESPN’s Darren Rovell, Nike is opposing the registration of a trademark belonging to one of its most notable endorsers — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. A man who may be responsible read »
Nutrisystem crushed earnings estimates last week. That could boost its stock, which has been a top performer this year. It’s in a group of weight loss and fitness companies fighting the epidemic of obesity and overweight people in the U.S.
Weight Watchers reports earnings Thursday. The big question for investors: Will the country’s read »
Althleisure – the athletics and leisure retail sub-sector – has been out of favor, as investors worry about consumer spending, changing style trends and the negative impact of online competition. Despite these worries, four leading value experts who contribute to MoneyShow.com believe Under Armour, Foot Locker and Nike still have read »
Apple iOS 11 is packed full of features (including many secret ones), but following reports of several bugs my Upgrade Guide advised iPhone users in particular should hold off updating. This now looks a wise move because iOS 11 is causing problems…
A new report from mobile security firm Wandera exposes the issue: iOS 11 a battery read »
Have you ever been to a museum or dance recital and there is that one person who is taking a picture or recording video with their iPad? The iPhone X is going to create a world in which those people no longer exist. The iPhone X is going to create a world in which your step-dad no longer challenges you for dominance while at the same read »
The 8.7% slide in the stock of Apple, Inc. stock since its September 1 high of $164.94 has gotten the market’s attention and spurred much debate. Some are wondering whether the stock has made an important top while others have raised their upside targets. Many of the opinions are based on fundamentals like phone orders or watch sales but read »
Which new iPhone should you buy? While I have written guides to help you choose between the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and if you should wait for the iPhone X, there is perhaps a bigger question: Should you upgrade to Apple's new iPhones in the first place? Comparing the iPhone 8 and iPhone 6S in particular, the answer is not as clear as read »
This is not one of Apple’s better Septembers. Typically this is Apple’s boom month, bringing new iPhones and a new generation of iOS. But iOS 11 is off to a rough start while its rushed bug fix, iOS 11.0.1, is far from perfect. And now Apple has confirmed its brand new iPhone 8 has a problem…
Speaking to The Verge, an Apple read »
Apple iOS 11 has problems. My iOS 11 upgrade guide warned users to hold off as serious email and battery life issues arose. To its credit, Apple recognised this by rushing out iOS 11.0.1 as a fix, but now it has started causing more problems than it is fixes…
Both Reddit and Apple’s official @applesupport Twitter account are currently read »
