Tag: Apple

Apple iPods Pro 2 - Hearing Aid Feature in iOS 18.1

AirPods to double as hearing aids with Apple software update per reports

Here's an interesting intersection of technology and healthcare. Apple is reportedly about to add new hearing features as part of its upcoming iOS 18.1 launch. The release will coincide, per Macrumors, alongside the nextgen AirPods Pro 2 earbuds. From the article: "The update will include three core features: hearing protection, hearing...

Google and Peloton join forces with fitness content distribution deal

One of the relatively smaller announcements yesterday came from an unlikely partnership. Peloton revealed that it had partnered with Google Fitbit for a "multi-year, multi-country" partnership. Per the Peloton Blog it begins in September. So here's what the deal means for both sides. For Google Fitbit Premium members ($9.99/mo or $79.99/yr): Access...
A new Apple TV and NVIDIA Shield competitor

Trendspotting: Another streaming box enters the chat

Another streaming box has hit the market. Except this one comes from not just any old company. Magnificent Seven member Google (Alphabet) has discontinued its rather iconic Chromecast device and replaced it with a (now) old fashioned style streaming box. The announcement comes a week ahead of its upcoming Pixel devices...
In a First, Apple Captures Top 7 Spots in Global List of Top 10 Best-selling Smartphones

Apple iPhone takes 7 of top 10 best-selling smartphone slots

The Apple iPhone had a good year in 2023. New reports indicate that that the iPhone dominated the top 10 sales list, taking 7 of the top slots. Per tech marketing agency Counterpoint this is the first time Apple has achieved this level of success. Further, the top 10 smartphones achieved...
Apple Vision Pro - it's all about feedback and iteration

Even if Apple Vision Pro “fails” (for now), Apple wins

RELATED UPDATE: Apple fans are starting to return their Vision Pros (The Verge) The interesting thing about Apple these days is no one is talking about the latest iPhone, iPad or Mac. Instead, Apple Vision Pro is grabbing a remarkable amount of press. Headline after headline offers analysis of the first...
Apple iPhone 15 - USB-C, thinner bezels, titanium design

Trendspotting: Apple iPhone is back on top (Report)

According to IDC, Apple is back on top. The iconic Apple iPhone has toppled Samsung, ending its 12-year run at the top. Per the report from the research firm IDC (International Data Corp), Apple took 20% market share in 2023. Samsung didn't trail by much (19.4%) so the lead could be...
Sony a6000 - front view and shutter button, power switch

Is the Sony Alpha a6000 still worth it?

Should you buy the landmark mirrorless camera that is the Sony a6000? (Spoiler alert: yes!) For a basic rangefinder style 24MP camera that came out in 2014, surely the a6000 should not be on your shopping list? Right?! Well, maybe not so fast. As I recently discovered, though it's nearly 10 years...
Samsung Display to supply Apple iPhone foldable displays (Rumor)

Foldable Apple iPhone in the future? Signs say yes

More evidence is being discovered on a regular basis that suggests that, yes, Apple is indeed likely planning to release a foldable variant of the iconic Apple iPhone. Per Phone Arena (Samsung Display shuffles its foldable unit as it prepares to supply foldable Apple devices) and other tech sites like...
Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera

Canon EOS R5: On sale, a superb full-frame mirrorless camera deal

For my money, the Canon EOS R5 is still the flagship full-frame camera to beat. With 8K video, a 45MP sensor, high resolution stills mode (400MP), dual memory card slots, and typically outstanding Canon ergonomics, this is a camera that means business. Best of all, while still a relatively new model,...
Blackmagic Camera app - digital film for Apple iPhone

Blackmagic Camera app provides “digital film” controls for iPhones

Along with Blackmagic Cloud, an interesting alternative to Filmic Pro