My daily Apple blog for Computerworld
- Why Apple’s AR glasses will transform your enterprise August 16, 2018Apple is working to develop augmented reality (AR) glasses. It has been working on these for years and is now expected to introduce them as soon as 2020. What use will they be?Apple: The next generation Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says these things will usher in “next-generation revolutionary UI,” likely referring to prevailing wisdom that says […]
- How Apple could redesign money August 15, 2018Like most big corporations, Apple’s financial statements always warn that currency fluctuation poses risks to its business performance — but it could mitigate such risk, perhaps with its own virtual money.More stable than currency The problem with currency decline is that it impacts prices and revenues and can impact a company’s projected performance.A Decluttr survey […]
- How Apple’s AI imaging vision may save lives August 14, 2018Apple’s focus on machine intelligence in imaging and digital health seems likely to accelerate development of innovative health solutions, grabbing iOS developers a slice of this fast-growing market segment.A healthy opportunity A recent Signify Research survey claims artificial intelligence (AI) in medical imaging will become a $2 billion market by 2023, pointing to the rapid evolution […]
- The summer 2018 iPhone refresh speculation round-up August 13, 2018Apple’s smartphones are the best-selling mobile device models in the world, particularly among enterprise users, so what should we expect when the company announces new models this season?Faster processors Apple’s existing iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X models are reportedly faster than Samsung’s latest Galaxy range, and this advantage grows once again this year with the […]
- AirPods aren't just for hipsters, they're also for the enterprise August 10, 2018I’m seeing AirPods in everyday use increasingly often, and it’s got me thinking about the business case of using these things in the enterprise.What do AirPods do? Apple’s AirPods are white wireless earbuds that let you play music, communicate, get information and ask Siri for help.They aren’t (yet) independent devices and must sync with an […]
- Mac and iOS: How to unlock productivity using tags August 9, 2018Enterprise or consumer, one of the most effective ways to become more productive with what you are doing is to tag your files. Tags make it so very much easier to find what you need and combine different items into ongoing project files.What are tags? Tags are a useful way to categorize your files. They […]
- Apple really wants your next PC to be a Mac -- and the timing's right August 7, 2018Apple appears to be taking a small step to make it easier for enterprises to upgrade their clapped-out old legacy Windows systems in favour of new Macs.Easing the Windows pain The snag for Windows users upgrading to Macs has always been the challenge of bringing all the data across to the new system.Apple already offers […]
- TSMC's iPhone chip attack is a wake-up call for enterprise security August 6, 2018Apple chipmaker TSMC suffered a serious WannaCry-related ransomware infection that closed down production at some of its factories. The incident should be a wake-up call for manufacturers across every industry.Manufacturing is under attack TSMC has said the incident was not the result of a direct attack. Instead it says its systems were exposed to the […]
- 10 magical productivity tips for Mac August 3, 2018It’s Friday. You're a few hours away from your weekend and you probably have a lot to get through, so here’s a small collection of tips that should help you get things done a little faster.Command-Space I repeat this in every collection because it’s so useful: Tap Command-Space whenever you want to find something on your […]
- Apple on the tracks: iOS on the railways August 2, 2018“In the railway industry, businesses around the world are using iPhone and iPad to support operations, training, passenger engagement, and maintenance activities,” said Apple's chief financial officer (CFO), Luca Maestri, during the company's Q318 financial call. I thought I’d find out more.iOS on the rails Where are these railways?Everywhere.In the U.S., U.K., Japan, Hong Kong […]