Software updates and releases of the popular Apple Numbers spreadsheet software have been plagued with bugs in recent years. Unfortunately, these bugs and broken or missing features, result in a disruption to user workflow and they diminish the trust consumers have in the Apple brand. The bugs also suggest that those developing the software aren’t… Continue reading Five Problems with the Latest Release of Apple Numbers 4.0 Spreadsheet Software for iOS
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Apple macOS High Sierra 10.13 – Download, Install, and Upgrade
Apple released the latest version of their desktop/laptop operating system. Version 10.13 is called High Sierra and serves as an upgrade to 10.12 Sierra. You can learn more by visiting the High Sierra page on Apple’s website or going to the High Sierra iTunes page for more information and to upgrade your Apple computer to… Continue reading Apple macOS High Sierra 10.13 – Download, Install, and Upgrade
Apple Special Event – 12 Sep 2017 – Summary and Commentary
Steve Jobs Theater The event began with a recorded message from Steve Jobs, which is appropriate since this is the first event to take place in the Apple Park Steve Jobs Theatre. You can watch the entire event at Apple.com/apple-events/september-2017/. Giving to Those in Need Tim Cook welcomed event attendees, and began the event encouraging people… Continue reading Apple Special Event – 12 Sep 2017 – Summary and Commentary
Apple Watch Missing From Consumer Reports Fitness Tracker Study
Consumer Reports reviewed over 20 fitness trackers in their August 2017 magazine. [view] Surprisingly, the Apple Watch is not included in their comparison chart. It’s only given an honorable mention under a heading “Is a Smartphone or Smartwatch a Good Enough Tracker?” In fact, were the Apple Watch included in the comparison, based on the… Continue reading Apple Watch Missing From Consumer Reports Fitness Tracker Study
Considerations and Comparison for Deciding on the Apple iMac or Mac Pro
We’re all doing more on our mobile devices. Laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones are able to handle basic email, web browsing, and other tasks. Some people are able to get by without any computer larger than a laptop. However, some computing work is best done on a powerful computer that has a large display and… Continue reading Considerations and Comparison for Deciding on the Apple iMac or Mac Pro
Apple iPhone iOS 10.3.1 Update Stuck on “Update Requested”
Most smartphones, mobile devices, and laptop computers require that the unit be plugged into power or have a certain battery level before an update can be installed. When attempting to install an update there would normally be a message stating “You must plug into power before the update can continue.” However, with the Apple iPhone… Continue reading Apple iPhone iOS 10.3.1 Update Stuck on “Update Requested”
The Apple Watch and other Activity Trackers
20 Years Without a Watch Until recently, it had been about 20 years since I’d worn a watch. Back in the 1990s, my classic Casio analog watch cost under $20 and served me well for many years. In part, my desire to stop wearing a watch was a result of not wanting to be so focused… Continue reading The Apple Watch and other Activity Trackers
Microsoft and Apple Use Similar Colorful Powder Burst Visual in Product Launch Two Days Apart
In what seemed to be too coincidental to have not been planned, Microsoft and Apple made major flagship product announcements just 24 hours apart, and the equally dramatic presentation videos began with a very similar image of a colored powder burst reminiscent of the popular ColorFest events which are similar to the festival of Holi in… Continue reading Microsoft and Apple Use Similar Colorful Powder Burst Visual in Product Launch Two Days Apart
Apple iPhone Buying Guide
A common question people have these days is with regard to which mobile device to purchase. I typically recommend the Apple iPhone using AT&T. I’ll briefly share about my choice of phone and carrier, then get down to choosing which iPhone is best. For Fall 2016 the choice is relatively easy. Mobile Carrier Verizon has… Continue reading Apple iPhone Buying Guide
Apple iPhone 7 Missing Headphone Jack
Introduction There are a number of articles about the new iPhone 7 and its absence of a standard headphone jack. Some are critical and some favorable. For purposes of this article, I’ll be referring to points raised by Jordan Novet of Venture Beat in the article “Why it stinks that the iPhone 7 has no headphone… Continue reading Apple iPhone 7 Missing Headphone Jack
Apple Defends National Privacy Infrastructure in Legal Standoff With the United States
Below is the letter from Tim Cook that was posted to Apple’s website on 16 January 2016. It is reposted here for dissemination, reference, and archival purposes. February 16, 2016 A Message to Our Customers The United States government has demanded that Apple take an unprecedented step which threatens the security of our customers.… Continue reading Apple Defends National Privacy Infrastructure in Legal Standoff With the United States
Apple iMovie 10 Quick Start Guide and Conversion Import Instructions for iMovie ’11 (Version 9)
Major User Interface Changes Apple iMovie 10 is a major revision to the flagship video editing program from Apple. This new version has many major design and user interface changes. Below is a quick start guide. iMovie ’11 is now iMovie 10 It sounds confusing to have iMovie 10 be a new version that replaces… Continue reading Apple iMovie 10 Quick Start Guide and Conversion Import Instructions for iMovie ’11 (Version 9)