Why Apple's iPad Should Finally Embrace MagSafe

But that’s a terrible idea for the iPad, as we shall see. “Apple’s MagSafe charger was revolutionary. I was sad to see it go, and no other company has been able to emulate it since. Apple MagSafer “Innovation” might be pushing it a bit. This clearly won’t work for the iPad. If the iPad is on a desk, then a Qi-style puck will make it rock and wobble. Charlie Sorrel / Lifewire...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Glen Smith

Why Apple's New Pricing May Not Be Sinister

Sweeney was not alone in his criticisms of Apples move to drop prices for select developers. Normally, antitrust regulation does not intervene in a firms internal pricing behavior. Together, the two account fornearly 100%of mobile app sales globally. unsplash / Mockup Photos The third-largest, Windows Apps, does not even register on the list. Lending an air of legitimacy to the otherwise threadbare antitrust accusations. More Business Than Monopoly? There has been a growing concern about this pop in of conduct in antitrust....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Jason Martinez

Why Apple’s 3-Meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable Costs So Much

A: When its Apples three-meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable. It doesn’t help that Apples cables are junk and usually split and fray in no time at all. “The active technology that contributes to the quality and performance of Thunderbolt cables also makes it pricey. PeopleImages / Getty Images Thunderbolt Thunderbolt seems like an impossibly capable protocol. It lets external drives transfer data faster than internal drives of only a few years ago....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Peter Guerra

Why Apple’s Absurdly Expensive iPad Cases Are Totally Worth It

“For nearly eight months, I had a silicon case for my iPhone. A Case for the iPad Pro Before we start, I know Apples cases arent for everyone. There are plenty of rugged, specialized cases which may serve you better. Daniel Romero / Unsplash When you first see one, youll wonder why it costs so much. After all, its a few rigid plastic panels, and some magnets, in an ultra-thin rubbery coating....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Matthew Moody

Why Apple’s Consumer Privacy Options are Stronger

Are they hidden away in a hard-to-find menu? Are users ever prompted to change their prefs? What is the default setting? Apple Thats whyApples front and center approachto letting users control ad tracking is so beneficial. On the other hand, Google makes things a bit more difficult to find. Knowledge is one of the most critical keys to keeping your private information safe online. Which is Better? Ultimately, determining which privacy options are best all comes down to which makes the most sense for you....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Rachel Henderson

Why Apple’s Emergency SOS Is Even More Impressive Than We Thought

To the user, this service is free. But Apple has already sunk upwards of $450 million into it. But let’s be honest, even many backcountry hikers won’t bother with such tech. Apple Whereas Apple’s version comes built into the iPhone, sitting there waiting until you need it. This is way more helpfulafter all, an emergency is usually something you weren’t expecting. An in-app wizard quizzes you to get the relevant details into a minimal message and shoots it off....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Antonio Cohen

Why Apple’s G3 iBook is Still Great

The iBook was introduced in 1999, soon after the then newly released iMac. The clamshell iBook looks like no other laptop thats ever been designed. Thinking Very Different The clamshell iBook looks like no other laptop thats ever been designed. Lifewire/Sascha Brodsky I have the blueberry-colored model, and it resembles a giant cough drop that was squashed by a truck. Just looking at it puts me in a better mood....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Charles James

Why Apple’s New Tracking System Does Less Than You Think

Instead, Apple is changing how advertisers track you while also protecting your private information. Apple initially introduced it in 2018, but the system never was widely adopted. On top of these tracking changes, ATT also introduces “nutrition labels” for applications. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images Vertigo3d / Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · Melissa Sheppard

Why Apple’s Privacy Update Scares Big Tech

App Tracking Transparency requires apps to get the users permission to track them. Most users will opt out. Take a look at the dialog below to see why. Thomas Winz / Getty Images How Will Apple Block Tracking? This is already on your phone. These labels must be added whenever an app gets its next update. Apple From this alone, its pretty obvious that Google knows that nobody will opt into tracking....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Mrs. Jacqueline Mcgee DVM

Why Apple’s Rapid Security Responses Are Better Than a Software Update

In the meantime, any of the patched exploits are in the wild and may attack your phone. Rapid Security Responses are small patches that can be deployed, as the name suggests, quickly. But anRSR is much moreand a bit lessthan a regular software update. Sabina Iliescu / 500px / Getty Images One, it’s faster. And also faster to download because it is smaller. At around 80MB, the recent RSR was small enough to download over most cellular plans....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Barbara Adams

Why Apple’s Rumored Smart Display Could Be a Gamble

ABloomberg reportnoted that Apple has been working on a new speaker with screens and cameras. “To stand out against its competitors, Apple must be innovative. “There certainly does seem to be space in Apples product offerings for a better HomeKit hub solution. Sam Pak / Unsplash Not bringing up an idea of your own and being creative with your equipment will be a drawback. This doesnt necessarily mean that the company will succeed on its next try....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Lori King

Why AR Could Be More Popular Than Smartphones

The increasing interest in AR is a sign that the technology is maturing, experts say. “It will help convert traditional, textbook-based learning practices into visual, interactive, and immersive experiences.” In some situations, this can be cumbersome or inconvenient." Qi Yang / Getty Images “In other situationse.g., while drivingit can be dangerous,” Welch continued. Museums and galleries also are jumping into AR. Educational applications can visually overlay information directly onto museum artifacts or public objects of interest....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Joseph Dunn

Why Are Black Bars Still Visible on HD or 4K Ultra HD TV?

However, since the mid-1950s, many theatrically-produced films have featured wider aspect ratios, including 1.85 and 2.35. Images displayed with black bars on the top and bottom are often referred to as “letterboxed.” Aspect Ratios can vary from program to program. Lifewire Black Bars vs. Real HDTV programs fill the screen. The TV screen is providing a surface upon which you view images. Depending on the format, the entire picture might or might not fill the whole screen....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Maurice Aguilar