The latest research from Omdia reveals that global smartphone shipments grew by 2% in 2025 to 1.25 billion units, marking the highest annual level since 2021. However, it was good news for Apple. All regions grew compared to 2024, except for Greater China, which...
Apple’s iPhone 16 was the best-selling smartphone globally in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset Model Sales Tracker. Apple and Samsung dominated the Top 10 list for the fourth consecutive year, with these 10 models contributing 19% of the...
Apple is offering Apple Play users in the U.S. a discount on flowers ahead of Valentine’s Day. Customers can get US $20 off of a 1-800-Flowers purchase of $49.99 or more. The discount is available from through February 12. It’s available when ordering flowers...
Apple’s rumored variable aperture camera system for this year’s iPhone 18 Pro models has reached the sampling stage, according the Chinese leaker “Smart Pikachu.” MacRumors notes that a variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro could improve exposure control,...
Apple TV has unveiled a first look at the season two return of “Criminal Record,” the crime thriller starring Academy Award winner and BAFTA Award winner Peter Capaldi, and Laurence Olivier Award nominee and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush Jumbo. The...
Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From 9to5Mac: A new trial suggests Apple Watch could make a meaningful difference in what happens after atrial fibrillation ablation, not by changing the procedure itself,...
I still don’t think Apple will release a foldable iPhone. However, International Data Corporation (IDC) expects worldwide shipments of foldable phones, including flip and fold form factors, to reach 13.5 million units in 2022. This represents an increase of...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220312182) for “systems and methods to indicate emergency service for roaming users.” It apparently involves the company’s iOS 16 feature, “Emergency SOS via Satellite.” About the patent filing The patent related generally to...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220312182) for “systems and methods to indicate emergency service for roaming users.” It apparently involves the company’s iOS 16 feature, “Emergency SOS via Satellite.” About the patent filing The patent related generally to...
This is my (mostly) weekly column in which I discuss whatever’s on my mind Sometimes it will have nothing to do with Apple. This week it does. I’ve said before that I wish Apple would release “smart glasses” along with the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 2020311286) for “magnetic alignment systems for wireless power devices.” It’s another of the tech giant’s patent filings (and granted patents) for “reverse charging” in which one device can charge another. About the patent filing...
Apple fans, start saving your money. Look for Apple to release a 15-inch MacBook Air, 14-inch iPad Pro, M3-equipped iMacs, revamped HomePod, and more next year, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman predicts in his latest Power On newsletter. “Next year should be pretty...
If you’re not a fan of Apple’s Magic Keyboard (and I am), you might consider the US$99 Vissles V84 wireless mechanical keyboard. It boasts hot-swappable, self-developed linear switches, PBT keycaps, 19 RGB dynamic lighting effects, a...
If you’re not a fan of Apple’s Magic Keyboard (and I am), you might consider the US$99 Vissles V84 wireless mechanical keyboard. It boasts hot-swappable, self-developed linear switches, PBT keycaps, 19 RGB dynamic lighting effects, a...
Apple’s AirTag trackers are pretty cool, but they have some flaws. One: they scratch easily thanks to their plastic and chrome services. Two: unlike, say most Tile products, there’s no hole. You can’t slip an AirTag onto your keyring. You’ll need to buy an...
Apple’s AirTag trackers are pretty cool, but they have some flaws. One: they scratch easily thanks to their plastic and chrome services. Two: unlike, say most Tile products, there’s no hole. You can’t slip an AirTag onto your keyring. You’ll need to buy an...
Wi-Fi connected doorbells have been around for a while, and they’re an essential part of a home automation setup. Today we’re looking at the $149.99 Nooie Cam Doorbell, which I find to be better than my Ring Doorbell! Read on for details… Nooie Cam Doorbell Isn’t...