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 …
In Depth: A month with the iPad Pro (w/video)
Imagine holding two iPad Air 2 tablets in your hands, side by side. If you could combine them into one tablet, you’d likely be more productive, right? That’s what using Apple’s new iPad Pro is like. When held in landscape mode, its 12.9-in. display offers the same screen real estate you’d get from two iPad Air 2s. Which means whether you’re editing a movie …
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 …
WatchOS 2 offers timely tweaks
WatchOS 2 is the second version of the operating system that powers the Apple Watch lineup, and it arrives about five months after the wearable’s debut — and five days after it was originally expected. Even though it’s been only a few months since supplies caught up with the initial high demand, development of the underlying operating system has continued. WatchOS …
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 …
The Apple Watch disrupts, but is that enough?
Disruptive technology doesn’t come along often, and is often initially dismissed because it’s easy to ignore something you’ve lived an entire life without. But every once in a while a bit of tech comes along that makes it easier to do what you’re already doing. This is the Apple Watch. I wasn’t always sold on the concept. Aside from issues related to …
iPad Air 2 review: A great tablet gets better
Apple’s newest tablet is thinner, lighter, faster and now includes the Touch ID sensor. If you liked last year’s iPad Air, you’ll almost certainly like this year’s version, unveiled early last month (along with the 5K Retina iMac) by Apple CEO Tim Cook. The iPad Air 2 features Touch ID, a (much) faster system architecture and an aluminum enclosure that …
Deep-dive review: iOS 8 packs some snappy new features
Additions to Apple’s new mobile operating system include interactive notifications, an updated Photo app and tighter integration between iOS and OS X devices. It’s almost fall again, and so Apple has released the next generation of software that powers its mobile lineup: iOS 8. As always, this is a free update, and it packs new features and enhancements, both obvious …
Hands on: OS X 10.10 Yosemite beta shows off a new look and features
Apple’s latest OS promises a sparkling new design and some very useful features. During this year’s World Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) — where software is introduced and released in beta form to developers and enthusiasts — Apple execs revealed that they would ship a public beta of the latest Mac operating system, OS X 10.10, popularly known as Yosemite. Yosemite marks a major …
Apple’s Continuity tack brings ubiquitous computing to Yosemite and iOS 8
Being able to move from desktop to mobile device and continue whatever you’re doing makes for a whole new experience At this year’s World Wide Developer Conference, Apple execs demonstrated a variety of new features for the company’s desktop and mobile lineup. While more than a few stood out as game-changers — such as allowing iOS 8 apps to access data …