Going green has been part of Apple’s mantra for some time now. In their dedicated page for Environmental Responsibility, they boldly say “We want to leave the world better than we found it.” If only everyone thought (and acted) the same way! While that may “only” be a web page, Apple has taken concrete steps […]
Archives for May 2014
Why the Apple Smart Home Makes Sense
The rumors have been flying over the last week that Apple is planning on releasing their own Apple Smart Home technology at the World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) on Monday. This could mean big things for 3rd party hardware and application developers, but could mean even more to Apple’s bottom line. With a world of options […]
Will Ferrell’s Unreleased Apple “Switch” Ad Is Your Must-Watch for Today
Who thinks Will Ferrell is funny? I think he’s hilarious. In my book, Talladega Nights will forever be one of the funniest movies ever. And this guy just keeps going. His recent drum-off with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is proof of that. But, did you know that he once did an ad […]
Kids React to Old Apple Computer, and Some Reactions Are Pretty Cool
Kids are exposed to technological devices at a very early age these days. My 1-year-old nephew knows how to unlock the iPhone/iPad by swiping. He also knows how to swipe and tap to find an icon that is familiar to him. He knows how to end a FaceTime calls. He even accidentally sends text messages […]
How to Make the iOS Calendar Start on Monday
As with most calendars, the calendar app in your iOS device starts on a Sunday, but if you work a traditional Monday-Friday job, you probably think of the week starting on a Monday and ending on Sunday. If you’re a weekday warrior, there’s good news. You can change the calendar to show the week starting […]
New Apple Ad Features Composer Esa-Pekka, and It’s Elegantly Moving
Apple’s “Your Verse” ad line has been consistent in making a good impression, but this new version featuring classical music composer and conductor Esa-Pekka is something else. Esa-Pekka Salonen is a Finnish composer and conductor and is currently the Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Philharmonia Orchestra in London and Conductor Laureate of the […]
Team DoulCi Hacks Apple Activation Lock
You know how reassuring Apple Activation Lock can be? If the dreaded thing happens – your iPhone gets stolen by some miscreant – you have the power of the “kill switch”, thanks to Apple. With this recent news, though, one can’t be too cocky about having the built-in anti-theft protection. A hacker duo, who calls themselves Team […]
What Should We Expect From WWDC 2014?
With Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference coming up in a few weeks, speculation on what Apple will choose to showcase in the keynote is in full swing. From a new Apple TV to a 17-inch iPad, the rumors run the gamut from reasonable to ridiculous. Looking back at previous keynotes and releases, however, we’ve been […]
3 Charts About Apple Stock Which You’ll Want to See Today
If you’re into monitoring and buying stock, that is. The Motley Fool just published an article pointing to the fact that while Apple stock may not be at its best and is at the receiving end of many a critic’s rant, it has made a comeback – and a notable one, too. First up – […]
How to Turn Off App Nap for All Applications in OS X
App Nap is a feature introduced in OS X 10.9 Mavericks and has helped to boost battery life for portable Macs as well as reduce power consumption for the non-portable variety. While the feature is pretty great, sometimes App Nap can mess with your apps and put them to sleep when you don’t want them […]
Original Apple Logo Boards Up for Auction, Starts at $10,000
Got at least $10,000 lying around? If you’re a hardcore Apple fan, and you do have access to 10 grand, even if that money is for your mortgage payment or something just as mundane, you might want to check out the auction Bonhams is holding on the 4th of June. Some youngsters today may not […]
Ditch Your Douche-tooth for the Invisible Bluetooth Headset
Remember wearing this? I don’t. Image source I suppose there are very good reasons for a person to wear a Bluetooth headset, but if one constantly has that thing plugged in one’s ear, then it looks ridiculous. I can’t even imagine how uncomfortable it would be to have that in your ear all day long! […]
Apple Scores Big Time on the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Data Protection Report
No one can deny that the government does what it can to get its hands on private data which it thinks is necessary for one reason or another. While some conspiracy theories are still way out of this world, there is no doubt about the government wanting to know everything that’s going on in the […]
Why Should Apple Acquire Beats?
The rumor mill has been in full gear lately with the tech world buzzing about the possibility of Apple purchasing the Beats brand. While speculation on Apple’s strategy in making such a purchase has ranged from it being complete insanity to Funny or Die’s take on things, at the core there is some solid logic […]
This Bar Graph Shows That Apple Is for the Rich
Supposedly, that is. The bar graph originally posted by Andreessen Horowitz analyst Ben Evans shows Facebook’s active users of Android and iOS by region. How does this translate to the idea that Apple is for the rich people? First, we have to go back to the issue of which has the bigger mobile market share: […]
