The introduction of USB-C has, in the main part, been a boon for computer users. We finally have a connector that can be used either way, across a range of…
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Review: Paperlike screen protector
I’ve been using an iPad since the very first model was released back in 2010. And all that time I have never used a screen protector. I’m very careful with…
Continue readingApple Pencil adds USB-C with lower price than Apple Pencil 2
Apple has quietly announced the release of a new Apple Pencil. While the original Apple Pencil, with its Lightning charger stays on the market to support owners of legacy iPads,…
Continue readingApple will need to complete its USB-C conversion soon
The EU’s decision to mandate USB-C for charging is in full swing. Apple is ahead of the curve with laptops, which will need to adopt USB-C April 2026 and has…
Continue readingYour iPhone is now a Netflix gaming controller
In case you missed it, games are kind of a big deal. Over the last few years Google launched and then shelved its Stadia platform, Apple launched its Arcade gaming…
Continue readingApple’s former design boss, Jony Ive, reveals his latest creation
As a fan of old school records, I like to keep an eye on the world of turntables. And it turns out that Jony Ive, the man behind the iconic…
Continue readingThree reasons why Apple won’t ditch the iPhone charging port
There’s little doubt that Apple will transition the iPhone from the Lightning charge cable to USB-C. While some wonder whether Apple will go all in on wireless charging, there’s almost…
Continue readingApple’s Find My ecosystem continues to grow
Apple’s Find My service is incredibly useful. When someone in my home can’t find their phone, I use Find My to make it play a sound. And, of course, there’s…
Continue readingWhat can we expect from WWDC 2023
Apple’s annual developer event, WWDC is just a few days away. And while there are sure to be some surprises, there are lots of things we can expect. Here’s Australian…
Continue readingAirPod case patent points to even tighter Apple ecosystem integration
Patently Apple has identified a new patent that suggests that Apple is looking into integrating a display in the front of the AirPod case. As is the case with patents,…
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