Apple fans finally have a chance to check out the company's new visitor center and, while shopping for swag there, they can sip a fresh cup of coffee ordered on an iPad. The Apple Park Visitor Center opened on Friday on the company's campus in Cupertino ... ( read original story ...)
Apple hits back by mocking PC users in new ad
After Samsung trolling Apple in its ad and Microsoft’s CEO teasing iPad users, Apple has now taken its hit at laptop users by mocking them in its new ad. Apple launched the ad of iPad Pro, in which it shows how the iPad can be a replacement for PCs. ( read original story ...)
Apple’s HomePod went through years of starts and stops
Apple did create a high-priced speaker before, called the iPod Hi-Fi for $349 in 2006, but it was discontinued soon after due to weak sales. Now, Apple will have to compete against both cheaper smart speakers like the $50 Echo Dot, as well as more ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft’s Surface Book 2 Is A MacBook Pro Killer [Opinion]
Apple’s butterfly keys are easy to get used to ... You won’t get the same smooth experience inking on the Book 2 as you do on the iPad Pro. Then again, the iPad Pro isn’t even close to being a desktop competitor. Those of you who are annoyed by ... ( read original story ...)
Tip: save power by restricting iPad Pro’s ProMotion display refresh rate to 60FPS
The battery in your iPad Pro may last longer between charges, but on the other hand Apple Pencil’s industry-leading lag time of 20ms will double to 40ms. You may notice jittery motion while watching 24FPS movies due to the 3:2 pulldown. Webpages and text ... ( read original story ...)
Why Apple’s HomePod Is Three Years Behind Amazon’s Echo
This isn’t the first time Apple has tried to sell its own speaker. In 2006, the company debuted the iPod Hi-Fi for $349. It flopped and was discontinued a year and a half after going on sale. Once again, Apple is betting superior audio will vault the ... ( read original story ...)
The best Black Friday MacBook and iPad deals
Big tech retailer Best Buy often has decent discounts on MacBooks, so it's not surprising this is one of the only places offering the 13-inch MacBook Air (which also got ... have the the 2017 version of Apple's mainstream iPad for $250 starting Nov ... ( read original story ...)