Apple changed the smartphone landscape with the iPhone, ushered in a new era of tablets with the iPad, and before all of that, redefined the MP3 player with the iPod. Yet a large amount of criticism aimed at Apple claims its innovation has slowed dramatically over the past few years. Apple’s service chief Eddy Cue “disagrees vehemently.” In an interview with the Indian publication...
Google doesn’t make a smartwatch for its own platform, but currently Android Wear is a hot mess. Certain companies are acting like the wearables industry is booming with enough revenue to go around for everyone. In reality it’s serving Apple decently and everyone else with little-to-no returns. The luxury brands, particularly those not usually involved in consumer technology, are all-...
Apple is now selling the Apple Watch through its refurbished store, with the cheapest model selling for just $229. Mind you, that’s for the first generation model, which was released in April 2015, but thanks to a recent software update the device should feel good as new. The availability of the Apple Watch in the company’s refurbished store underlines the company’s commitment to...
I was sitting on my couch last night flipping through Apple’s new “Apple TV” app, which I’ve already called a “smoking hot pile of garbage,” when I realized that I think Apple is really lost right now. I’ve been following Apple pretty closely since I started blogging in 2007, and, now more than ever, I’m confused with Apple’s each and every step. Yesterday, Bloomberg said that Apple’s...
Last week, we brought you news of Target’s big (and still ongoing) iPad Pro sale. Today, we’re back with news of huge discounts on the Apple Watch Series 1 in various sizes. This is great news for folks who haven’t been able to pick one up yet, or who might be doing some last-minute Christmas shopping. There are a ton of models on sale, so I’ll go over a few that might be of interest....
The Apple Watch hasn’t yet achieved iPhone-like success like Apple hoped it would. There’s no real pressing need for a smart watch like there is for a smartphone, and sales of the Apple Watch are making this glaringly obvious. According to market research firm IDC, Apple Watch sales plummetted 71.6-percent in the July to September timeframe compared to last year. Apple sold 1.1 million...
In an effort to untether the Apple Watch from the iPhone, Apple reportedly planned on releasing an updated version with cellular connectivity akin to what we’ve seen from products such as LG and Samsung, which use AT&T’s NumberSync technology. However, a new Bloomberg report claims the device has likely been shelved due to battery concerns. That doesn’t mean Apple won’t release new...
Best Buy has a pretty great deal on the Apple Watch right now. Shoppers can get the 38mm Apple Watch Sport for as low as $49 from the retailer so long as they bundle the watch with a new iPhone 6s purchase. The deal technically knocks $250 off of any Apple Watch sold by Best Buy, so you can opt for a more expensive model and just pay the difference. This seems, by far, the best way...
It’s been over a year since the Apple Watch has been on the market and it’s finally receiving the upgrade fans have been waiting for. After some big features in watchOS 2, Apple on Monday unveiled the big new features hitting watchOS, and they’re a big deal. The big headlining feature is what Apple says are instant apps. Instead of launching an app, waiting for it to load, and then...
Today’s Apple event was all about the iPad Pro and iPhone SE, but the company also snuck in some Apple Watch updates. In addition to a permanent price drop, Apple introduced a handful of new bands, including the colorful woven nylon option, most of which retail for $49. According to Apple, the nylon bands were designed to be durable yet comfortable, with a “fabric-like feel” in a...