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Apple’s dominance of the wearable tech industry has been undeniable since the release of the first Apple Watch in 2015. Originally marketed as a fashion accessory, Apple's debut in wearable technology incorporated tools allowing users to see notifications and ostensibly control their iPhones from their wrists.
Fast forward 6 years and right one cue, Apple yet again announces the new Series 7 at their annual keynote from Cupertino, to no one's surprise.
Sporting a suite of new colours and additional case materials, the new Apple Watch Series 7 sees a …
At Apple’s September keynote earlier this year, they announced the launch of the new iPad Mini 6. Coming in four new colours, the new iPad Mini 6 sees a ton of improvements in both form and function. Compared to the previous generations of the iPad Mini, the largest changes are the design refresh. An all-aluminium body with squared-off edges, coupled with changes to the placement on the volume buttons and the addition of a USB-C charging port - side by side against the 5th gen iPad Mini, …
The latest refresh to Apple’s flagship line of iPhones has been met with heavy discussion. Apart from the default iPhone 13, Apple once again demonstrates its understanding of consumer psychology. Dynamic as ever, the additional release of the iPhone 13 Mini, Pro, and Pro Max ensures that there’s a niche carved out for anyone thinking of a possible phone upgrade.
Size aside, the new range of iPhones boast similar internal upgrades in the form of an A15 Bionic chip with a 6-core CPU. Faster than ever, the new smartphones also …
With the introduction of smart tech and AI, the possibility of a Smart Home à la Tony Stark’s Jarvis controlled mansion in Iron Man seems to be one step closer to reality. Granted, the holographic screens and haptic-sensor controls are still a couple of decades out, but the integration of technology in our homes has become a rising trend in the 21st century.
Sometime in the 21st century, compact disks, like their vinyl brethren before them, went the way of the dinosaurs. Replaced by music streaming services, the average consumer could now listen to whatever he/she wished without having to rifle through a CD binder.
Apple Music and Spotify took centre stage in the battle for music streaming supremacy. Each boasting considerable catalogues of music, both services began garnering die-hard fans who vehemently opposed the other. Yet as the arguments rage on, one camp clearly appears to be coming out ahead. Of course, …
Every year, like clockwork, Apple has three major events that signal the unveiling of new products - the Spring event, Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), and the September iPhone keynote. Each event centred around a different theme, fans and critics of the tech giant alike usually wait with bated breath to see the suite of next-generation Apple products announced.
Although not a textbook rule per se, Apple’s Spring events tend to see the Cupertino-based company release updates and refreshes to current product lines. Conversely, the keynote in the later half …
As fireworks light up the night sky, it is customary for most of us to make New Year’s resolutions and set goals for our future selves to achieve. These resolutions usually pertain to some good habits we hope to adopt, or some bad habits we want to kick. Ultimately, they serve as a verbal self-proclamation to do better and be better in the face of endless possibilities.
Yet, a report by The Economic Times states that only 16% of people who make these resolutions actually end up …
When founder Steve Jobs first announced the iPhone on stage at the Macworld keynote in 2007, it was a revelation for the tech industry. To be pedantic, smartphones already existed during the 2010s but it was the array of functions that were miraculously packed into a small handheld device that had everyone’s attention.
A decade and a half on, Apple remains at the forefront of smartphones and technology, and expectations from consumers never cease to skyrocket. Some might argue that these very same expectations set consumers up for disappointment (iPhone …
Wearable tech has become a staple of everyday life in the 21st century. When they were first introduced, critics and naysayers believed that wearable technology was going to be a passing trend at best, and unfeasible at its worst. Yet, here we stand with Apple Watches adorning the wrists of masses as their go-to everyday watch over traditional analogue watches.
It’s not hard to see the appeal of wearable tech - being able to, at a glance, swipe to reply to messages or read notifications off your wrist is a …
Look at the comments on the latest release of any iPhone or Android device and chances are you’ll see a couple of naysayers downright trashing the brand. What once started as a joke of a so-called feud between Android phones and iPhones has become one of the most iconic divides in technology.
Yet, in the era of smartphones - iPhones and Android phones both bring unique features and distinct characteristics. Each is favoured differently around the world, with iOS more popular in Japan and US, while Android dominates in …
Christmas is just around the corner again, and with that comes Secret Santas and gift exchanges! With the holiday rush, it might just be more prudent for many of us to shop online rather than queue with the crowds at Orchard Road. The perfect Christmas gift for most, tech accessories bypasses the awkward conversations of having to exchange gifts due to wrong sizing or design, while still functioning as a brilliant utility tool for years to come.
Nothing is worse than a gift not used, and these Apple accessories are …
The 2021 iPhone 13 release brought about some fantastic new functions to the already beloved smartphone, in addition to upgrades for Apple’s iOS. In terms of hardware, the iPhone 13 is almost identical in terms of design language to its predecessor. However, the addition of the new Super Retina XDR Display and a 2340x1080 resolution upgrade make the iPhone 13 feel like a whole different beast. The iOS 15 updates to the iPhone add not only new functions like Photographic Styles and Cinematic Mode but also functionality in the realm …
As early as last year, Apple began its transition towards the M1 chip starting with the Macbook Air. The new chips are a bold attempt at outclassing Intel’s highest-performing products, while also allowing Apple to make a statement about independence. Abiding by the same trajectory into 2021, Apple has really put the Pro in “professional”. Originally launched in 2009 and 2006 respectively as the 17-inch and 15-inch Macbook Pros, the newly updated 14 and 16 inch MacBook Pro has been a long time favourite amongst students and white-collar employees alike.
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The commercial landscape of earbuds has been extremely competitive the last few years. Casting our minds half a decade back, Apple was just drawing flak for their choice to remove the headphone jack from their flagship iPhones. Many viewed the initial release of the first AirPods as a quick cash grab, citing it as a sloppy fix to a problem Apple initially caused. Yet in more recent times, the AirPods have become a mainstay in the overall tech ecosystem and have ascended to the point of luxury accessory status.
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Earlier in May this year, Apple released the latest successor, the 24-inch iMac powered by its proprietary Apple Silicone M1 chip. Highly anticipated by many, this version of the iMac sports a sleek form with an unparalleled processing power for work and play.
Previous iterations of the iMac released in 2020 featured 10th generation Intel chips in both the 21.5-inch and 27-inch models. These third-party chips in Apple’s flagship desktops were markedly slower compared to the competition and were the main sources of criticism for many, citing Apple’s use of …