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My daily Apple blog for Computerworld

• Amazon and Apple TV deal shows how to solve business conflicts April 3, 2020
  I didn’t see this as an enterprise-focused story at first. But a recent compromise between Amazon and Apple shows how communication can help even opposing businesses solve problems and grow value.Amazon and Apple make a deal Amazon this week suddenly began permitting Prime subscribers to access and purchase content from Prime using the iOS app.To […]
• Apple’s AR plans are becoming a little easier to see April 1, 2020
  Apple’s take on augmented reality (AR) will leverage its existing solutions to deliver personalized experiences, with a particular focus on health, location and entertainment.Why do I think this? Yesterday I broke the news that Apple is working with a company called Dent Reality on indoor-mapping technologies. The smaller company has been working with ARKit since the […]
• Apple may introduce iPhone 9 very soon March 31, 2020
  I was a little astonished to receive an email from a small iPhone case manufacturer sharing details today of its new case for the iPhone 9, and now it looks like this isn’t an exception, but a wave. Is Apple about to introduce the device?Apple's March announcement? The Apple rumor websites are packed with reported […]
• 7 Zoom tips for working from home March 30, 2020
  Despite disturbing errors of judgement related to privacy and security, Zoom appears to have become the most popular solution for online collaboration, in use across enterprise, government and individuals.I’ve kicked the app around to surface a few less-visible features you might find useful – most of which should be helpful for every platform, not just […]
• Apple to migrate Macs to ARM chips in 2021? March 27, 2020
  The “Apple will switch to ARM” story continues with TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s latest claim that Macs will begin the migration to Apple’s own ARM-based processors starting in 2021.Not one Mac, but many If the report is correct (which Kuo's claims often seem to be), the iPhone maker will introduce both desktop and notebook Macs […]
• Is the age of Apple over? iPhone speculation and delays March 26, 2020
  Apple’s 2020 iPhone launch plans seem to have been undermined by coronavirus, with both of its anticipated smartphone launches delayed – possibly for months.Hey Siri, what on earth is happening? If everything had gone according to plan (it didn’t), Apple was expected to introduce an iPhone 9 in March and the first 5G-enabled iPhone 12 in September.To read […]
• Apple in the enterprise: What is Shared iPad for Business? March 25, 2020
  With a recent software update, Apple’s iPad OS gets support for an excellent feature borrowed from Apple School Manager called Shared iPad for Business. This lets enterprises share iPads between employees much more effectively.What is Shared iPad for Business? Apple first introduced the capacity to share iPads within Apple School Manager. The idea behind this option is that […]