Oct 8, 2022Member-onlyTech Events are Finally BackWe’ve made it through the third year of awkward for-tv style tech events. As a lifelong tech geek, I look forward to these annual events hosted by the big three (Apple, Samsung, and Google). This year, I was most excited for the Google October event. Rather than being a pre-recorded…Google2 min readGoogle2 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·May 28, 2021Member-onlyiPadOS is Set for Lift-OffIt’s just an iPad. That stigma has followed the iPad Pro since its inception — nearly six years ago. That’s not to say the device hasn’t grown up; it certainly has. Equipped with Apple’s flagship processor, configurations that can reach 16 GB of RAM, and a Thunderbolt port, you may…Apple4 min readApple4 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·Jan 4, 2021Member-onlyApple Silicon is Reshaping the Computing IndustryAt WWDC 2020, Apple announced its plans to move the Mac lineup away from Intel to its ARM-based processors (branded as Apple Silicon). Apple made bold claims regarding the high performance and low power consumption achieved by the new chips. Well, Apple Silicon has been out in the wild since…Technology3 min readTechnology3 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·Dec 29, 2020Member-onlyWhy Apple didn’t acquire TeslaRumors surrounding a potential Apple Car began circulating online in 2014, and last week they began to stir back up. According to Reuters, an electric Apple Car could enter production as soon as 2024, with significant battery tech advancements. …Technology3 min readTechnology3 min read
Dec 23, 2020Member-onlyWatching TV is getting Harder…The Cable Cutter movement had a beautiful run with a broad catalog of content available at a simple, digestible price. Unfortunately, that’s changing. With the growing marketplace of network subscriptions leading to more exclusive licensing, TV is becoming harder to watch. …Film3 min readFilm3 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·Dec 5, 2020Member-onlyWhat is the iPad’s Role Among the M1 Mac?Apple Silicon is here, and it’s a hit. For the second time in its history, Apple has pulled off a full CPU architectural change. Apple’s M1 lineup provides improved performance and battery life over it’s Intel counterpart and is even comparable while running through Rosetta 2 emulation. …Gadgets3 min readGadgets3 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·Nov 28, 2020Member-onlyHey Siri, Who’s Tracking Me?Apple held the Worldwide Developers Conference virtually this year. Among changes to macOS, iPadOS, and iOS — they devoted a portion of the presentation to discuss App Store policy changes regarding privacy. Apple’s Craig Federighi broke the changes down into four segments: Data Minimization On-Device Intelligence Security Protections Transparency and…Apple3 min readApple3 min read
Oct 7, 2020Member-onlyProgressive Web Apps — The “App Store” of TomorrowWhether you’re a gamer, an Apple user, both — or neither, you have probably heard about the Apple vs. Epic Games fiasco. On August 13th, 2020, Apple removed Fortnite from it’s App Store. The removal was due to Epic Games adding a direct payment option to Fortnite, circumventing the 30%…Apple3 min readApple3 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·Jul 20, 2020Member-onlyApple Silicon and the Hierarchy of DevicesWith WWDC in the rear view, we’ve had time to process the changes coming to Apple’s ecosystem. The company gave us a glimpse of the direction they are moving in, and I’ve been particularly fascinated by the transition to Apple Silicon and what it means for the future of MacOS. …Apple3 min readApple3 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·Jun 21, 2020Member-onlyThe iPad is everything a Chromebook wishes it could beThere’s been a lot of debate surrounding what role the iPad fits into. Is it a laptop replacement or a laptop alternative? Oh, and believe it or not — some people still think it’s just a blown-up iPhone. Since its inception, iPadOS has catapulted the iPad into a different tier…Apple4 min readApple4 min read
