Tag: Apple
Apple Watch could get longer battery life thanks to microLED display
According to reports today Apple is planning to move to microLED displays for the next generation Apple Watch.
If so that could mean better battery life. Eventually, per the sources, the energy efficient displays could also make their way to future iPhone models.
In addition to increasing battery life microLED should...
Amazon sets sights on Sonos, developing rival high-end audio speaker
AI-powered smart speakers are convenient. But, for the most part, they could sound much better.
Trendspotting: MacBook Pro 13-inch on sale for only $1,099
If you're shopping for a MacBook Pro now might be the time to strike.
Amazon has the popular 13-inch version of the MacBook Pro on sale for only $1,099 (USD). That's a not insignificant $200 off the regular list price of $1,299.
It's a deal to be sure, but not without...
Apple Recall: Your 2015-2017 MacBook Pro may have an unsafe battery
UPDATE: Those who have recently sent in a MacBook Pro to replace a faulty butterfly keyboard probably already have the replacement battery per the below recall. Check your serial # (Apple Menu -> About This Mac) with link below to find out if it affected.
If you own a MacBook...
Trendspotting: Internet user growth slows, smartphone shipments decline + other trends (Mary Meeker Report)
Global internet user growth is still growing, but slower than before. Per Bond Capital partner Mary Meeker, year-over-year growth slowed to +6% versus +7% the year earlier.
In addition, another -- not so surprising headline -- is also the slowing of smartphone shipments. Android and iOS handsets both saw y/y...
Apple watchOS 6 adds app store — I’m not so sure I like the idea
Unlike Google and the mess that is Wear OS, Apple has kept things simple with watchOS. A dedicated "app store" for the Apple Watch seems complicated... and unnecessary.
Amazon releases “new” Fire 7 Tablet, starts at $49.99 and ships this summer
Amazon has updated the Fire 7, its budget-friendly, entry level tablet.
With 16GB and special offers (ads), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) will reportedly start shipping the Fire 7 on June 6, 2019 for only $49.99.
As the name implies Fire 7 features a 7" display (IPS 1024x600 @ 171ppi). In addition you...
Pixel 3a Reviews: Google does the budget phone right
Starting at only $399 Google's Pixel 3a smartphone line-up makes a strong case for the "less is more" crowd.
Tech Marketing Trends: It’s not a discount phone, it’s a ‘lite flagship’
Well, okay then.
This is not an entry level phone. A budget phone. A mid-range phone. Or just a plain old discounted phone.
It's a lite flagship.
Not a heavy flagship or a light flagship, but in 2019 make that, I repeat, a lite flagship.
This is new marketing speak we're seen in...
