Welcome to the JSwordSmith iPad buyer’s guide! I put this little resource together to help shoppers make the best decisions when shopping for an iPad. Updated (3/31/2019): Apple updated for the new iPad Air and iPad Mini that were released this week. What are my options? Apple is now making more iPads than ever […]
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In a surprise announcement today, Apple announced an updated MacBook and MacBook Pro. The new MacBooks are running with brand new Intel 9th generation and don’t really appear to have any outward cosmetic or design changes. But on the inside, Apple has replaced the 3rd generation butterfly keyboard with what they are calling a Force-Touch
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It’s with a heavy heart that I announce that Apple has officially canceled the AirPower charging mat. AirPower was supposed to be Apple’s foray into Qi wireless charging. The goal was to charge your phone, watch, and AirPods by placing them anywhere on the charging pad. There have been many rumors of AirPower being close
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Apple’s new streaming TV service. Amazing Stories announced for AppleTV+ by Steven Spielberg The Morning Show announced. Jennifer Anniston, Reese Weatherspoon, and Steve Carell on stage for announcement. Post apocalyptic show See announced. Little America – a story about immigrants coming to America also coming. Big Bird on stage to announce new Sesame Street show
There’s going to be a new Apple TV app coming. You’ll be able to access your cable bundle or internet TV in the TV app. New Apple TV app will be personalized for you. There are channels to subscribe to inside the app, like HBO or Showtime. All the content gets wrapped into the new
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Apple Pay coming to US transit system in three major cities this year. Simple applications, privacy, security, etc. You can sign up on the iPhone, and you can start using it right away. Always with you. more details in wallet app. uses machine learning to keep bills clear. Tracks spending on map as well. Helps
On Tuesday this week, Apple finally updated the iMac after 2 years. Sadly, Apple didn’t take the opportunity to do anything new or fresh with a design that has been around since 2012. The Look While I had wanted a fresh take on the iMac (and still do), it doesn’t really change what the machine
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After three days of excitement and updates, it looks like the Apple store has finally stopped pumping out updates. On Monday, Apple launched updated iPad Air and iPad Mini models. I’ll try to go check these out when they are available at the Apple Store, but I’m not planning on buying on of these. My
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Apple finally released the new version of AirPods today, just the day after announcing new iMacs, and new iPads Monday. The new AirPods come with a new chip inside that is supposed to allow the wireless headphones to connect quickly to your multiple devices, faster than the previous version. It also now allows “Hey Siri,”
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