I’ve learned in recent years that — when it comes to laptops, smartphones and tablets — bigger is better for my personal use and work. So spending time with latest round of Apple devices has been a bit odd, and a little nostalgic. Not long ago, 4-in. iPhones and 9.7-in. iPads were the high-end options in Apple’s mobile lineup. But …
Apple delivers a ‘significant’ update with iOS 9.3
iOS 9, the mobile OS that powers Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, got a significant update Monday (when Apple also unveiled a new 4-in. iPhone and a 9.7-in. iPad Pro) with the arrival of iOS 9.3. The updated OS introduces several new features, including new 3D Touch shortcuts for existing system apps, Wi-Fi call support for Verizon customers, the ability to encrypt …
Hands on: A month with Apple’s 4K 21.5-in. iMac
Like many Apple products, the 21.5-in. iMac was refreshed just ahead of the holiday season, gaining a welcome Retina 4K display at the top of the model line-up. I’ve spent nearly a month with one of these iMacs and can tell you this is an amazing bargain if you’re looking for a desktop Mac while still keeping a close eye on …
Deep dive review: The iPhone 6S Plus delivers (w/video)
Apple’s new iPhone 6S Plus looks just like last year’s 6 Plus — but looks in this case are highly deceiving. While the 2014 model represented a major new step in design and performance, this year’s version, which arrived on Sept. 25, delivers changes to just about everything you can’t see. Existing features of the 6S Plus (and its smaller sibling, the 6S) have …
Video: iPhone 6S Plus Impresses
There’s much more to say in my First Look over at Computerworld…
First look: The new iPhone 6S Plus impresses
The latest iPhones from Apple — the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus — are finally in customers’ hands — including my own 128GB Space Gray iPhone 6S Plus. Unlike last year, I went for the larger of the two phones, and I’m glad I did. This year’s release — unveiled by Apple on Sept. 9 and finally available to customers on Friday — is the second …
iOS 9 delivers polish and stability
Over the last couple of years, iOS has rightfully come under criticism for being less than rock-solid stable. This year’s version appears to be aimed at offering better performance, increased stability and a more predictive user experience in which the operating system tries to anticipate user needs. In addition, iOS 9 is packed with refinements and new features that try to …
How does Apple Pay work on the Apple Watch?
It’s not the same as using it with an iPhone; it’s easier. So, it’s April 25, 2015 and the delivery man has just delivered your new Apple Watch. Your first instinct: Spend more hard-earned cash trying out Apple’s mobile payment system, Apple Pay. The question is, how? Read the article…
I thought the iPhone 6+ was too big; I was wrong
What happens when a reviewer buys a new phone sight unseen? Mistakes were made. The iPhone 6 lineup has introduced iOS users to new smartphones with bigger (and bigger) displays. I was ready for a larger screen, so quickly opted to buy an iPhone 6 last month, thinking it would be the best match. And indeed I found the iPhone …
View from the Playground
This panoramic shot shows off the capabilities of the iPhone 6. I didn’t like the resolution of this photo on twitter so I decided to host it myself. This shot was taken during a hike up the Devil’s Playground Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado.