The Apple Watch has two new challenges coming this month in coordination with Earth Day and International Dance Day. The Activity Challenges will show up on the Apple Watch as a notification in the days leading up to the event. The Earth Day challenge will kick off on...
Apple partner Expercom is offering new record low prices across the 2026 Studio Display XDR lineup. You can get up to US$200 off the pricey displays. Prices start at $2,749.00 for the Studio Display XDR with Standard Glass and VESA Mount Adapter. The Studio Display...
Foldable iPad? Forget those rumors. In a series of tweets display analyst Ross Young says that Apple is developing a 20.5-inch foldable notebook that could be released as soon as 2025. From the tweets: Have heard about a 20.5” foldable notebook for 2025, but nothing...
The Sellers Research Group (that’s me) is a little dubious about this one, but in a series of tweets, the usually-accurate analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple will release a foldable iPad with a carbon fiber kickstand next year. And he could be right: Apple has been...
OmniMarkz is a stand-alone product for designers and illustrators using macOS 10.2 that combines three of Markzware’s three conversion tools — QXPMarkz, IDMarkz and PDFMarkz — along with a complete File Inventory reporting feature. This isn’t a product for...
Satechi’s US$39.99 Dual Vertical Laptop Stand is convenient for vertically cradling up to two devices, including Mac laptops, iPads, and iPhones. Well, at least it can cradle two devices with some caveats. More on this in a moment. The front section is approximately...
By ‘Doctor Dave’ Greenbaum
With a name like Ballistic (http://macte.ch/U7kij), you’d think this US$29.99 iPhone 4 case is bulletproof. It isn’t, but it’s darn close. Its three layers of protection, combined with a great belt clip, could make the user feel 10 feet tall and bulletproof. The Ballistic HC (Hard Core) Series is
great protection without adding bulk.
By ‘Doctor Dave’ Greenbaum
The US$99.99 ZAGGMate iPad Case and keyboard combo (http://macte.ch/NL4ua), upon first glance, is a brilliant idea: a combination bluetooth keyboard and iPad protective case. Unfortunately, the implementation of the design is flawed and for many this product simply won’t be a good fit.
CleanMyMac from MacPaw (http://www.macpaw.com) is an all-in-one Mac OS X solution designed to keep your Mac clean and to secure space from your Mac’s hard drive.
The software has more than 50 features, so you’ll have to spend some time checking out its nooks and crevices. However, it has a well-designed, intuitive interface so you can start using it immediately after your purchase.
By ‘Doctor Dave’ Greenbaum
For many new iPad users, Apple’s magical and revolutionary device — the iPad — acts
as a laptop and sometimes even a desktop replacement. Many iPad users just need to check email and surf the net and a traditional laptop or desktop is overkill.
For these users, the key features of the iPad are its long battery life and its simplicity, rather than its portability. These people are most likely the target market of the US$99.99 iCapsule (http://macte.ch/ky1rn).