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- I’ve underestimated the speed of ARKit adoption July 26, 2017I’ve underestimated the speed of ARKit adoption. I knew developers had already begun working with Apple’s new AR tech. I had not realized how advanced some of these solutions have already become in the few weeks since Apple announced iOS 11 at WWDC.The truth is out there When I’m not writing tips, or trying to […]
- The 50+ best features in iOS 11 July 26, 2017Apple’s upcoming iOS 11, already in public beta and due out this fall in its final form, delivers numerous improvements and changes for iPad and iPhone users. These include a host of new enterprise-useful features — especially for the iPad — as well as a variety of tweaks that will benefit almost any user.Here’s a […]
- Will Apple map your home with iRobot's Roomba? July 25, 2017Is it counterintuitive to predict that one of the impacts of virtual reality will be better indoor maps of the reality we are already in? I don’t think it’s such an outlandish idea, as software developers, device manufacturers and technology firms are already looking to map every nook and cranny of your planet.The robots are […]
- 10+ iOS 11 iPad Pro productivity tips July 24, 2017With iOS 11, Apple’s iPad Pro has become an even more effective productivity tool, setting it apart from other tablets with its combination of portability and computational ability.For the purposes of this short report, I’ve assumed you use the most productive iPad Pro configuration, which includes a Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil.Take a Note Apple […]
- 16 essential iOS typing tips for iPad and iPhone July 21, 2017How much time do you spend typing on your iPad or iPhone? I imagine you spend quite a lot of your time doing just that—so here are 16 tips I’ve picked up along the way that show you how to type in iOS.Quick currency When you want to type another currency symbol, just press and […]
- Apple, the enterprise, and why mobile matters July 20, 2017A new report from global enterprise software company IFS suggests ease of use, familiarity and solutions that are capable of supporting mobile technologies are essential if you want to unlock the potential of digital transformation.The Apple way While the new report doesn't mention Apple, we all know (surely?) that the company’s mobile products are becoming […]
- What Apple users need to know about Bluetooth Mesh July 19, 2017Apple is a Promoter member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG). It has a seat on the board and participates in working groups, so the newly introduced Bluetooth Mesh standard should be of interest to any Apple watcher.What is Bluetooth Mesh? This is a newly introduced Bluetooth technology that enables many devices to […]
- Apple vs. Amazon in the transformation of retail July 18, 2017Apple is surfing the same seas as many of its competitors. As one of the world’s larger retailers, it already knows that smart assistants, chatbots, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, wearables, 3D printing and mobile technologies are fundamentally changing both consumer shopping patterns and retailer behavior, as evidenced in the latest Walker Sands Future of […]
- Apple’s ARKit is accelerating AR development July 17, 2017I appear to be slightly obsessed with ARKit. You see, what Apple has unleashed with this new augmented reality (AR) platform is an opportunity for developers of all stripes to get really creative with what these technologies may actually mean.More than Pokemon Think about reactions shortly after WWDC in June. Adam Fingerman, Chief Experience Officer […]
- The IT upgrade cycle has never looked better for Apple July 14, 2017We saw a whole bunch of nothing written about so-called ‘weak’ Mac sales this week, but those twisted out of context numbers didn’t reflect how the real world works – and Apple’s big business bid is only now beginning.Windows XP and the PC replacement cycle You’d be surprised how many of the computers out there […]