Apple didn’t hold back on features for its iPhone X a stunning OLED HDR display with barely-there bezels, an A11 Bionic processor, AR capabilities and a set of cameras that could rival a DSLR. But it also has some major drawbacks that will make even the most loyal Apple fan think twice before pulling the trigger on …
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iPhone X, 8 ‘fast’ wireless chargers may be slower than Samsung
Just drop it on the charger, no need for a plug. That’s how inductive wireless charging works — and it’s becoming a standard feature on the new iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. You should be able to use practically any Qi wireless charger to top them up. But not all wireless charging is created equal, and it …
Read More »Getting Apple’s iPhone 8 or iPhone X? Here’s your upgrade checklist
Now that Apple‘s iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X are officially coming on September 22 (or early November for the iPhone X) , it is time to start preparing your current phone in anticipation of upgrading (if you absolutely must be on the bleeding edge of tech, of course). Here are five tasks that should be on your …
Read More »Apple Watch 3 vs. Fitbit Ionic, Gear Sport and Garmin Vivoactive 3
With its Watch 3, Apple’s flagship wearable is now capable of making calls over an LTE cellular signal. It also lets you talk directly to Apple’s Siri voice assistant, and stream music directly from Apple Music. Now playing: Watch this: Apple Watch Series 3 lets you make calls, stream music… 2:26 But there are tons of other smartwatches and fitness …
Read More »Apple Watch 3 makes calls, but you’d better keep them short
When Apple Senior Vice President of Operations Jeff Williams unveiled the cellular-capable Apple Watch Series 3 in Cupertino yesterday, he touted a fairly impressive 18-hour battery life. Indeed, Apple’s product page says “up to 18 hours,” and that “all day” figure matches the non-cellular Series 3 model, as well as last year’s Series 1 model, which has a slower CPU. …
Read More »Our first look at Apple Park
Tuesday wasn’t just the launch of three new iPhones, an Apple Watch and an Apple TV. It was also the first time Apple welcomed journalists to its gigantic, 175-acre Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. Apple Park is home to several buildings, most prominently a 2.8-million square-foot ring unofficially known as the Spaceship, which boasts four-story curved glass panels, custom aluminum …
Read More »Apple’s Beats headphones are ‘shoddy,’ says lawsuit
Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image Not quite what they claim to be? Sarah Tew/CNET The Beats brand was built on the daring coolness of the headphones’ look and the ridiculous coolness of the stars who wore them. Now, a lawsuit says all that advertising was a bit of …
Read More »iOS 11’s storage tools help you get by with a 16 GB iPhone
With each major iOS release, Apple has consistently added features to help users identify items taking up storage space and how to best get rid of them. As of iOS 11, Apple is taking that approach one step further and providing a clear break down of those items along with tools to offload unused apps or data. iOS suggestions The Storage …
Read More »iPhone X and iPhone 8 will charge faster with USB
When Apple launched the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus on Tuesday, one new feature went under the radar: The phones can charge faster than before. Here’s how much more: you’ll be able to get up to 50 percent battery in 30 minutes, according to Apple’s Tech Specs page for the iPhone X and iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. …
Read More »What next after iPhone X? iPhone names may have to change
Hello, iPhone X. Goodbye, iPhone names as we know them. When Apple announced the iPhone X (pronounced “ten,” not “ex”) with no home button, the electronics giant might have also subtly prepped us for a major sea change in how Apple phones are named. Stick with me here. Last year we got the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. This year …
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