Those who have little better to do than diss Apple for real or imagined ills will no doubt enjoy coming up with new drivel to spread this year. Of course, last year had plenty of meat and potatoes to consume. Some of it was true, such as the failed iOS 8.0.1 update that bricked some […]

Although Consumer Reports magazine is supposed to be incorruptible — mostly because the publication doesn’t accept ads and tested products are purchased rather than manufacturer review samples — there are clear problems with the way they are evaluated. As I’ve stated though the years, Apple gear isn’t always treated fairly, largely because of curious test standards […]

To my surprise, there have been pro and con comments about the recent class action lawsuit against Apple. This is the legal action that claims Apple deceived you about the available storage space on an iPhone and iPad, and, worse, is trying to persuade you to buy iCloud storage to compensate. On the surface, the lawsuit is […]

Most of you know that I’ve long had mixed feelings about tablets. I’ve tried several iPads, and while my wife will never be without one, I’m inclined to rely on my note-book or iPhone when traveling. At home, it’s a 27-inch iMac — I’m currently reviewing Apple’s 5K version — and an iPhone. I’ve tried […]