My daily Apple blog for Computerworld
- Thoughts on the Apple/Qualcomm settlement April 17, 2019I wrote on the substance of the Apple/Qualcomm agreement already, so this is just a selection of thoughts/reactions to the surprise settlement of the Apple/Qualcomm litigation.Intel leaves the modem business Apple’s announcement that it reached a deal with Qualcomm was surprising enough, but this was soon followed by news that Intel is shuttering its own 5G […]
- Apple settles with Qualcomm - the 5G iPhone looks more real (u) April 16, 2019In a completely unexpected twist to what was shaping up to be a colossally dull never-ending global lawsuit, Apple and Qualcomm have reached a settlement that means both sides can work together, at least for the next six years.Apple settles with Qualcomm The two companies announced their new détente in a press release, titled: “Qualcomm […]
- 19+ brilliant Apple Watch tricks and tips April 16, 2019You wear it daily, might be slightly obsessive about the Activity app, but are you getting everything you can from using your Apple Watch?Check the time No one likes people who check the time in the middle of a meeting, even though everyone does it. Apple Watch lets you check the time surreptitiously – just […]
- 12+ essential iPad productivity tips April 15, 2019If you use your iPad to get things done, then you may want to review this short collection of iPad productivity tips.Use Dictation to write You see that little microphone button to the left of the Space bar? Tap this and you can dictate your message using Siri.Siri for Settings If you are using an […]
- 15 business ideas you can steal from Apple April 12, 2019“We’ve always been shameless about stealing great ideas,” Apple’s Steve Jobs famously said.So, which of Apple’s ideas about how to run a business can you steal to make your business better? Here’s some suggestions.Consistency takes discipline Consider Apple’s track record. Ever since the iMac, it has delivered consistently important products: iTunes, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple […]
- Will Apple need to spin out its services business? April 11, 2019Following a complaint from Spotify, Apple faces EU anti-trust investigation to determine if it unfairly favors its own apps above those from its competitors.The whole widget The problem appears to be two-fold:Competing services such as Spotify resent paying Apple a percentage on subscription and digital item sales. Competitors also argue that the built-in nature of […]
- Your iPhone will be your passport April 10, 2019Imagine if all you needed to do was wave your iPhone or Apple Watch a couple of times to take a flight, with the device handling your boarding card, identity, and immigration documents.Your iPhone will be your passport One of Apple’s many missions with the iPhone has always been to replace everything you have in […]
- How Apple Search Ads work April 9, 2019If you or your business publishes iOS apps, you may need to take a look at Apple Search Ads to reach more potential customers.What are Apple Search Ads? Apple Search Ads are the small advertisements you see inside App Store search results.When available Search Ads appear at the top of the search results listings, which […]
- Apple’s Siri is as important as iPhone or the Mac April 8, 2019Apple now sees AI as being as important as its retail, services, hardware, software or design arms – and that’s why machine intelligence now has a seat on the company's executive board.How Apple works Think about how Apple works. Former CEO Steve Jobs deliberately organized the company so that it fostered topic-related expertise.Company executives reflect […]
- iPad Air 2019: A review April 5, 2019To all intents and purposes, Apple’s iPad Air is a budget-priced iPad Pro. While it lacks some of the features that make the pro tablet great, for the price you’ll get a slab of glass that should be equal to everything most casual users throw at it.The iPad Pro for the rest of us Apple […]