Steve Jobs saw the iPod shuffle as a cheap way of getting young kids hooked on the Apple cult. The fruity cargo-cult has finally pulled the plug on the shuffle, but it seems that Steve Jobs had darker motivations for keeping the project going. Backchannel ... ( read original story ...)
RIP Apple iPod shuffle, iPod nano; social media calls it the end of an era
When I was in Middle School, the uber cool walkman, which were an integral part of any teenager’s life — suddenly started shrinking into these tiny little colorful sticks that looked like a pack of gum. People were calling it nano, and you didn’t ... ( read original story ...)
How Apple is winning the fitness war, one Watch at a time (VIDEO)
But its most fruitful partnership has to be with Nike. Apple and Nike have collaborated on the Apple Watch Nike+, making specific Nike straps that were only available with the special edition Watch. Now Nike’s sport straps for the Apple Watch can be ... ( read original story ...)
Will The Next Apple Watch Feature Cellular Comms?
Last year, Apple released the Apple Watch Series 2, adding GPS and waterproofing as well as announcing an alliance with Nike. But this year, we could see the Apple Watch pick up cellular comms so it can operate completely iPhone-free. A report from ... ( read original story ...)
Wallpaper Weekends: If That VW Microbus Could Talk for Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch
Wallpaper Weekends is a series that works to bring you stunning, high-quality wallpapers for your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple Watch. One of the world’s most recognizable and beloved vehicles, the VW Microbus was sold in America for 41 ... ( read original story ...)
12 Photos of the iPhone Through the Years That Will Make You So Nostalgic
The iPhone was first introduced at the Macworld 2007 expo by Steve Jobs and described as "a widescreen iPod with touch controls ... living without their iPhone — something Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, definitely agrees with. "iPhone is an essential part ... ( read original story ...)
Finally, there’s a good reason to upgrade your iPad
Apple's biggest challenge with the iPad is convincing people ... The big iOS 11 update will be rolled out for free to anyone with an iPad Mini 2, 3, 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, will be available as a free software update for iPad mini 2, 3, 4 iPad Air and ... ( read ...