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iPhone 11 Camera Review: One month later
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I’ve been shooting with the #iPhone11 Pro for a month now. Here’s how it compares to the iPhone 6 Plus, 6s Plus, 7 Plus, X, and XS Max in a variety of situations, how Smart HDR, Deep Fusion, and Night Mode all work, and should you upgrade for the camera?
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Welcome to Catalina Island, Mac fans!
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Catalina, which has been available in beta form since its introduction back in June, and which goes into general release today, is the 15th version of that operating system, of the brain that runs every modern Mac. Here is its story.
In memoriam
Remembering Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple, CEO of Pixar, driving force behind the popularization of the Mac, of iTunes and iPods, of Apple Retail, of the iPhone and iPad, and of Apple itself, passed away on October 5, 2011.
Un-Hinged
Three things Apple could learn from Microsoft's Surface
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Microsoft's Surface, like Google's Pixel, that by definition, is forced to think different. And tech that Apple could learn a thing or three from.
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Here are some reasons why people consider switching to iPhone from Android
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Some would tell you the era of switching is over. People have made their choice and are happy with their ecosystems and don’t see much if any value in switching anymore. The grass, it just doesn’t look about the same green. But, we still see people switching all the time.
Good Morning!
October 2019 Apple Event Preview: iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and more
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You all know by now that Apple doesn’t always host an event in October. Thanks to the iPhone, the September event is lock, but October…. it’s much more like a… likely. Some years, it’s brand new Macs and iPads for everyone. Others… press releases just dropped at the dawn. This year… this year… it feels like Tim Cook and company might just put sneaker to keynote stage one more time. But...
Basically $199
Apple Watch Series 3 Review: Next best value in tech?
Even in 2019, Apple Watch Series 3 is still one of the best health and fitness trackers and motivators, connected communications and emergency contact bands, and wearable computer platforms in the world. That’s why, starting at $199, I expect it to fly off the shelves and into a lot of new lives this year.
Checkm8, the iPhone 4s to iPhone X bootrom exploit, explained
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Checkm8 is a bootrom-level security exploit that can be used against every iPhone from the 4S to the X. It was announced late last week by axi0mX — axi0mX… axi0m10… dammit, Apple! — and ever since we've seen everything from fear, uncertainty, and doubt, to supremely good reporting on what it is, what it isn't, and most importantly, what it means for all of us. So, let's try to sort it...
Everything Old is Cheap Again
iPhone 8 in 2019 Review: Should anyone still buy it?
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Buying an iPhone 8 new, now, and in the age of iPhone 11? Even starting at $449?
Pick Perfect
iPhone 11 vs. iPhone XR vs. iPhone 8: Which new iPhone are you?
The iPhone 11 has launched. It's here. And while I was at the launch at Apple's brand new, redesigned, reimagined, 2.0 version of the 5th Ave. Store, I started thinking about, if I was there… if I was lined up, if I was looking over all the choices… not just one iPhone and only one iPhone any more, but a range of choices and options and colors… which would I get?
Night Mode Showdown: iPhone 11 vs. Pixel 3 vs. Galaxy Note 10 vs. P30 Pro
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Micheal Fisher, TheMrMobile, Hayato Huseman from Android Central and yours truly just shot the sensors off the Google Pixel 3, Samsung Galaxy S10+, Huawei P30 Pro, and the brand-new iPhone 11 Pro. So, which is really king of the night mode?
Tick tock
Apple Watch Series 5 Review: Now the world's best watch. Period.
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Apple Watch Series 5 takes the world’s best health and fitness tracker and motivator, connected communications and emergency contact band, and wearable computer platform, and brings it all back full circle — into just what might be the world’s best watch.
iPhone 11 Pro review: One week later
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Once upon a time, the iPhone was the best camera you had with you. Now, Apple flat out wants to make it the best camera, period. What they can’t do physically with enormous lenses and sensors, they’re doing computationally with ridiculously optimized silicon and machine learning. And not just by taking the iPhone to 11, but by making it pro: The iPhone 11 Pro.
Everyday for everyone
iPhone 11 review: One week later
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With the added ultra-wide camera and Night Mode, improved selfies, industry-leading A13 Bionic chipset, Gigabit LTE and Wi-Fi 6, and iOS 13 operating system, all starting at $699, iPhone 11 is the most compelling iPhone Apple has ever made.
Game Time
Apple Arcade hands-on: Why people will pay to play in 2019
Last week, I got to go hands-on with a score of Apple Arcade launch titles and chat with almost a dozen developers about their collective goals, experiences, and dreams for Apple's new subscription gaming platform.
Finally, a watch!
Apple Watch Series 5: Always-on hands-on
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It’s here: The Apple Watch Series 5. was there ever really any doubt?
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.
The new normal
iPhone 11: More XR for less
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Finally, Apple has taken the iPhone to 11,
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iPhone 11 Pro: Hands-on first impressions
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iPhone 11 Pro is here and, yes, that's the official name — which I’m super happy about.
#FollowFriday
Top 100 Apple People to Follow in 2019
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Apple's iPhone event is just around the corner and that means there'll not only be a lot to cover but a lot of people covering it. Here's who you need to follow.