Self-Professed ‘Apple Retail Store Enthusiast’ Gary Allen Passes Away

apple osaka store One of the things that I worry about the most is not having a hobby…a healthy passion to immerse myself in. Sure, I love technology, but it’s also my job. Gary Allen, a self-professed “Apple Retail Store Enthusiast” passed away at age 67 after a fight with brain cancer on Sunday, according to a report by the Washington Post. An interesting point that WaPo points out is… Read More

Twelve South Announces The Forté, A Fancy Apple Watch Stand For The Tasteful

Screen Shot 2015-10-14 at 11.55.32 AM Twelve South has been making Apple accessories for years. Of late, however, they’ve been hitting it out of the park with some impressive Apple Watch stands including the original HiRise and the even more impressive and shiny Forté. At $59 this dedicated magnetic watch stand that connects to Apple’s OEM cable is a bit pricey. However, if you’re looking for something… Read More

Facebook Messenger For Apple Watch Officially Launches

facebook-watch During Apple’s keynote in September, they announced that Facebook Messenger would be coming to the Apple Watch, as long as you’ve updated to watchOS 2. Well, it’s here. You can now share things like voice clips, likes and stickers from your Apple Watch. From my experience, little interactions like this are what works best on the Watch. I’ve found that as soon as I have… Read More

Wi-Fi Calling Finally Comes To AT&T

apple0075 After being promised Wi-Fi calling for over a year by Apple and AT&T…it’s finally here.
It’s available for iPhone 6, 6+ and 6S and 6S+ AT&T customers with iOS 9. You’ll have to go to your phone’s settings (Settings > Phone) and flip it on manually:

You’ll then have to enter in an emergency address in case you’re ever in need of assistance. Read More

Read Tim Cook’s Note To Apple Employees On The Anniversary Of Jobs’ Death

AppleEvent_2015_20 On the fourth anniversary of Steve Jobs’ death, Apple CEO Tim Cook sent out a memo to Apple employees. It is slim on details but it does outline some of the priorities Jobs seemed to hold and it’s a fascinating and beautiful document from one friend and co-worker about another. “Steve was a brilliant person, and his priorities were very simple. He loved his family above all,… Read More

3D Touch Is Apple’s New Secret Weapon

3d touch lock screen I’m here to praise Apple again. Sorry. I have to do it. It’s not in my contract nor am I paid to do it – imagine if we were! We’d be rich! – but after manhandling the iPhone 6S Plus it’s abundantly clear that Apple has discovered another breakthrough. And they are surprisingly nonchalant about it. Apple’s first interface breakthrough happened when… Read More

The Pod Pro Will Keep Both Your Apple Watch And iPhone Charged

Screen Shot 2015-09-14 at 11.45.22 AM Since Apple wants us to put their hardware all over our body, it’s becoming harder and harder to remember to charge everything. The number one reason that I don’t wear my Apple Watch is that the battery is dead. Have no fear, third-party device creators are here. Nomad has announced its battery pack called “Pod Pro” that supports charging for the Apple Watch and iPhone,… Read More

Apple’s Moment On The Catwalk Is Here

hermes If you, like Andy Sachs, don’t believe that fashion is important, Apple just gave you a nudge in the right direction. While not many particularly cared, the first Apple Watch Hermès is a harbinger of something quite interesting. First, a bit about the watch. The only real difference, aside from the fancy new faces, is a leather band that comes in two permutations, single and double. This… Read More

This Is The Automatic Skittles Sorter Apple Should Have Launched

8432521441593443946 Worst. Keynote. Ever. Amirite? Absolutely. If Apple had any smarts they would have released this 3D-printed automatic Skittles sorter. Instead we got a bunch of walled garden stuff we don’t need or want. Ugh. This sorter, created by Nathan Peterson, uses an LED light to assess the Skittle color and then pops it into the proper hopper. Sadly, because of the number of colors, the system… Read More

The Weirdness Of The Huawei Watch

huaweiwatch As a watch obsessive you can’t help but look at the new Huawei Watch and chortle knowingly. Announced a few months ago at MWC, the product lay dormant until now and our poor brothers at Engadget, forced to go to IFA, have some shots. They are very weird. Read More