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The future is... Soon
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Apple and content companies need to kiss and make up for Apple TV's sake
Apple TV was touted as the future of TV when it was released. Years later and we're still waiting on that future to become a reality — and we may have to wait even longer.
We are here
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Why Apple is giving Maps the big reboot
The new Apple Maps is starting its Bay Area, California roll out today. Here's why that's so important to Apple, us, and our collective future.
Industry analysis
Apple should look to the past as it innovates for the future
As the definition says, there’s more than one way to innovate. That’s said, sometimes, to innovate you need to look back. If there’re a thousand Nos for every yes, sometimes one needs to take five steps back to take one step forward.
Gartenberg
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Frankenstein's iPhone: Control, don't be controlled
As Google pushes to cut down on "smartphone addiction" and Apple fans cry out for similar implementation, we need to stop and ask where the onus actually lies.
The more you know 💫
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Why iPhone probably won’t go USB-C
USB-C is increasingly the standard for consumer electronics, including Apple's MacBooks. So why isn't it standard on the iPhone?
Gartenberg
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iPad vs. Chromebook: Which is the real apple for the teacher?
I spent some time with Apple’s latest iPad and iWork suite. Then, to get some perspective, I thought it might be good to take a look at a Chromebook equivalent. Here's how they compare.
Must Read!
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iPhone 8: Now available in (PRODUCT)RED
Apple has announced (PRODUCT)RED versions of iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, along with a (PRODUCT)RED Folio case for both.
Gartenberg
Meet Amazfit Bip: The little smartwatch with long battery life
If you can live with its limitations, or just want the battery life an always-on display, then the Amzfit Bip might just be the smartwatch for you.
Gartenberg
HomePod in the age of Artificial Intelligence
One of the hottest trends of 2018 is going to be artificial intelligence — AI. It's baked into all the virtual assistants offered by Apple Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Samsung.
Gartenberg
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It's time for Apple to go to CES
CES is no longer the show that defines the new year in tech. Apple is no longer the company that starts the year off with a bang. But, what if the two came together?
Gartenberg
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Why 2018 is going to be a huge inflection point for the mobile world
Well, it's that time of the year again. Time to enjoy the warmth of an OLED display on an iPhone X while a Yule log burns on 4K displays and shimmer with holiday cheer.
PSA
ARKit face tracking FUD and what you need to know
Worried face tracking in ARKit will give developers access to your Face ID biometric data? Well, it can't and here's why.
green and gorgeous
Refresh your office (and charge your phone) with this indoor smart garden
LeGrow smart planters allow you to commune with nature in whatever indoor space you choose.
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Designing for iPhone X
Sebastiaan de With, Linda Dong, Marc Edwards, and Brad Ellis talk “horns”, aspect ratio, safe area, color space, OLED, HDR, and more!
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