Apple Talk brings together the analysis of Rene Ritchie, Serenity Caldwell, and industry experts including Michael Gartenberg, Jason Snell, Georgia Dow, Carolina Milanese, Steven Aquino, Jan Dawson, and more.
Apple Talk | Analysis
Latest Stories
The more you know
Why iPhone 11 doesn't have 5G
If you think Apple dropped the ball on including 5G in its newest line of iPhones, you're wrong.
Listen up
Hey Siri, why are humans reviewing our voice files?
37
Digital assistants like Alexa, Google, and Siri use humans to help train them. This has been going on since the beginning but it's only hit the mainstream media and consciousness this year. So, what's going on?
You are what they know
Apple's new ad is all about the realities of virtual privacy
18
Apple's new ad uses real-world examples of private situations and privacy measures we all understand, every day, but within the context of digital situations.
Just. LOL.
Tim Cook ultimate trolls as 'Tim Apple' on Twitter
I don't even know what timeline I'm in anymore, but I haven't laughed this long in a while. Thanks, Tim Apple!
The future is... Soon
Apple and content companies need to kiss and make up for Apple TV's sake
8
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
Why Apple is giving Maps the big reboot
52
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
Frankenstein's iPhone: Control, don't be controlled
38
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 💫
Why iPhone probably won’t go USB-C
12
USB-C is increasingly the standard for consumer electronics, including Apple's MacBooks. So why isn't it standard on the iPhone?
Gartenberg
iPad vs. Chromebook: Which is the real apple for the teacher?
41
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!
iPhone 8: Now available in (PRODUCT)RED
75
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
It's time for Apple to go to CES
12
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
Why 2018 is going to be a huge inflection point for the mobile world
13
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.