Bigger Is Better—Apple iPhone 6 Plus Sales Skyrocket After Chinese New Year

Medicine & Technology Apr 29, 2015

When it comes to China’s tech industry, the bigger truly is better. So when Apple released the larger-screen version of their iPhone 6, the iPhone 6 Plus, earlier this year economists saw a huge spike in sales courtesy of the ever-growing Chinese market. And with booming electronic sales well into the Chinese New Year, as they new Plus-sized iPhones remained at the top of everyone’s wish list, people started referring to China as the “golden goose” for Apple, who has made quite a mint on its new and improved product.

Reduced to Bits—Blendtec Pulverizes New Apple Watch

Apr 29, 2015

With the first weekend out on the streets many Apple users are testing the metal of the new Apple Watch. They’re exploring the apps, testing the user-friendly interface and even keeping an eye out to see just how calibrated and accurate the watch function is. But at more than $350 a pop for even the cheapest of sport models, you know one thing that we didn’t expect to see? Anyone blending an Apple Watch, that’s for sure.

What Apps Are Making It Onto the Apple Watch? Not All Apps Approved

Apr 27, 2015

The Apple Watch is in the wild and with that comes a whole new host of apps that you can download and use right from your wrist. However, not all apps are making an appearance on the new platform and Apple has even begun rejecting some apps that have long held a place on the store for their iPads and iPhones.

A Weekend With the Apple Watch, Is It Worth The Pricetag?

Apr 27, 2015

The Apple Watch promises to be as intuitive of an experience and as easy to use as the iPhone, but in practice this little device worn on your wrist has proven to be far less than intuitive and at times frustrating to use.

Thin Crowds Greet the Apple Watch in Stores

Apr 10, 2015

The Apple Watch's arrival in stores on Friday failed to draw in the same crowds as the launch of the iPhone 6, but that may only be a sign that Apple fans don't just want to try, they want to buy. Online, the watch is now already sold out until June. For the next two weeks, visitors to the Apple Store can only look at the Apple Watch, or, if they make an appointment, can try them for 15 minutes.

5 Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy an Apple Watch

Apr 09, 2015

Starting on Friday, April 10, you will be able to pre-order the Apple Watch. But just because you can order one, doesn't mean you necessarily should. Analysts are predicting that Apple will sell somewhere between 8 million and 41 million watches for all of 2015. But do you really need one? Let's look at five questions you must ask yourself before you place that order.

European Union Putting Pressure on Silicon Valley Giants

Apr 03, 2015

The European Union is putting pressure on US tech giants such as Google, Facebook and even Apple in regards to the companies' business practices and privacy settings. According to the EU officials, the European Commission is close to formally filing antitrust charges against Google, and it is also stepping up its investigation of Facebook's privacy policies

Pebble Time Kickstarter Shatters Records

Mar 30, 2015

Move over Apple, Pebble is working on another new watch and has enlisted the help of others through the crowdfunding site, Kickstarter, to raise money for its development and is breaking records as it goes.

Microsoft Poised to Take on Google and Apple

Mar 23, 2015

Microsoft has finally decided to adopt marketing strategies like its two biggest competitors, Google and Apple in an effort to take the leaders head on and expand its market presence. The company also hopes that the Windows 10 update will return the spotlight back to the company.

Don’t Count on Passing Down That $17K Apple Watch

Mar 12, 2015

Are you thinking about spending $10,000 or more for Apple's premium watch? Apple's most expensive timepiece, named the Apple Watch Edition, features an 18-karat gold case and a display protected by polished sapphire crystal. This line of its watches can retail for as much as $17,000 and is set to compete in the same market as Rolex and other luxury watches.

CIA Sought to Hack iPhone From the Very Beginning

Mar 10, 2015

Government snooping into mobile devices has been going on far longer than many originally thought. In a new report by the news site The Intercept, CIA researchers have been working for nearly a decade to break the security protecting Apple phones and tablets, citing documents from NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Apple’s iPad for Education Program Set for Revamp

Mar 10, 2015

Apple plans to make extensive changes to its iPad for Education deployment program during the upcoming school year, with the hopes of removing many of the hurdles facing school districts when adopting iPads for use in the classroom.

Apple Watch: Details, Dates, Delivery and Pre-Ordering

Mar 09, 2015

With the reveal of Apple’s newest venture into an entirely wireless world, the tech super-giant announced today all of the details about their upcoming Apple Watch and all three collections that it will feature. Expecting great quality for the price, analysts and techies alike have been watching the live press conference all morning and afternoon, but lucky for you Apple has been updating us with all of the brief vitals you need to know about their new product. And while you may have to wait a couple more weeks to get your hands on your very own Apple Watch, here’s everything that you need to know in order to pick the right model for you.

Apple's Big Unveil of the Apple Watch

Mar 09, 2015

Ever since Apple gave the world a short glimpse of the Apple Watch, we have been waiting with bated breath to learn more about this latest gadget. Today during the Apple event in San Francisco, Apple CEO Tim Cook lifted the veil of the device revealing many of the details so many have waited anxiously to see.

What We Think We Know About the Apple Watch

Mar 07, 2015

The wait is almost over as Apple plans to unveil the highly anticipated Apple Watch on Monday, March 9. Apple gave the world a glimpse of the watch back in September, but Apple's event entitled "Spring Forward" is believed to focus on the Apple Watch revealing the final details about what people can expect from it when it is released in April.