Last night, Tim Cook sat down with Jim Cramer on CNBC’s Mad Money to discuss the “huge over reaction” Wall Street had over Apple’s Q2 Results. Cook spoke to the future of Apple, “We are going to give you things that you can’t live without that you just don’t know you need today.” “That’s what I want.” replied Cramer. And I echo his response with a resounding, “me too.” Tim Cook also put Apple’s quarter earnings into perspective, reminding us that by regular standards Apple had an incredible quarter with $10 billion in profits, which is “more than any other company makes.”
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Apple Celebrates Mother’s Day with “Shot on iPhone” Ad
By Conner Carey
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and Apple released a 30-second montage of photos representing motherhood around the world to celebrate. Utilizing photos from the “Shot on iPhone” campaign that re-launched in February, the short ad reflects the love and strength of motherhood through the eyes of the iPhone lens. With the song Because You Are Who You Are by K.S. Rhoads playing in the background, it’s a heart-warming piece everyone can appreciate.
Will Prince’s Exclusivity with Tidal Give the Streaming Service a Much Needed Boost?
By Todd Bernhard
The passing of Prince Rogers Nelson at just 57 years old has shocked and saddened music fans around the world, prompting many of them to turn to his music for consolation. But they are out of luck if they want to access his 39 original albums, not to mention concert recordings and compilations, on Apple Music and most streaming services. That's because this past July Prince pulled his library from all streaming services, except Jay Z's Tidal.
Game Centered features roundups and reviews of the best in iOS games and gaming related news. Among the App Store’s myriad games and game news, it’s all too easy to overlook some great new releases and news stories. This week we recap what went down at one of the coolest gaming conventions of the year, this past weekend's PAX East event.
10 Features We Want to See in iOS 10
By Conner Carey
Go ahead and ask Siri, “When is WWDC?” The AI will happily tell you the event “will be held June 13 through June 17 in San Francisco. I can’t wait!” The keynote will be held the first day of the event, and that’s when we expect to hear about new Macbooks and operating systems. It’s expected the beta version of iOS 10 will be released around the time of the event with the official launch of iOS 10 in the Fall. Expectations for the latest iOS are definitely high; here’s the ten features we want to see in iOS 10.
Apple's computers, smartphones, and other gear are all pretty cool, but lately Apple has been working building on its most outrageous and cool item to date: its new campus. The office building will be larger than the Pentagon and is designed with the latest technology. The building is longer than a mile in length and will house 13,000 employees in 2.8 million square feet of office space. Check out the video at the end of this post.
Taking the baton from Apple in the war on privacy, Microsoft is suing the Justice Department for the right to tell its customers when the government is looking at their emails. Microsoft receives thousands of government requests for emails and documents, and it wants to let its users know when the government is snooping on them. The lawsuit cites a violation of our Fourth and First Amendment constitutional rights.
Apple Shares “Dillan’s Voice” Videos for Autism Acceptance Month
By Conner Carey
In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Apple released two videos featuring the life of a teenager named Dillan who uses Apple products to communicate and express his thoughts and creativity. Dillan is autistic and nonverbal, but he is insightful and creative with complex thoughts. Dillon has been using augmented and alternative communication apps for three years to help him communicate, and the videos show how integral the technology has become to his life.
Everything We’re Expecting to See at WWDC in June
By Conner Carey
With Apple’s Spring Event over and its new products, the iPhone SE and the smaller iPad Pro, on store shelves, it’s time to look to the future. What can we expect to see at WWDC in June? Hopefully everything the Spring event couldn’t provide (...Macbooks) as well as updates to iOS and OS X. Apple holds its Worldwide Developers Conference at the Moscone West convention center in San Francisco, California each year, and according to Macrumors, the only time frame potentially available at the convention center is June 13 to 17.
5 Reasons the iPad Pro Still Can’t Replace the Macbook
By Conner Carey
“Many people are telling us that the iPad Pro has become their primary computing device,” said Apple CEO, Tim Cook at last Monday’s Apple Spring Event. One question Tim, who? When the 12.9-inch iPad Pro was released last year, Cook said, “They will start using it and conclude they no longer need to use anything else, other than their phones.” Sure, that might be true depending on what you use your computer for; however, even then, there are major gaps between the two devices that have me rolling my eyes at another iPad and waiting for an updated Macbook.
Best 5 Features of iOS 9.3
By Conner Carey
A lot of people tell me that they are never the early adopters of new iOS updates, “I always wait at least three months.” I felt the same way before I started working for iPhone Life, but being immersed in all things iPhone has changed my perspective. If there were ever an update to download, iOS 9.3 is it. With new features like Night Shift Mode and Touch ID or passcode protection for the Notes app, there’s a lot to appreciate. Here’s the best five features iOS 9.3 provides and how to use them.
It’s Time to Enter the 9th Annual iPhone Photography Awards
By Conner Carey
Between the ever-improving camera and amazing editing apps available, the iPhone has become more than just an amateur's tool for photography. If you’re someone who loves to take photos with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, consider entering this year’s IPPAwards, also known as The iPhone Photography Awards. There is a long list of categories photographers can choose from including Animals, Tree, Nature, People, Still Life, Events, Sunset, and more.
Opinion: Apple’s Spring Event Leaves Much to Be Desired
By Conner Carey
We all sat around the table as Tim Cook made his closing remarks saying, “this can’t be the end. It’s only been an hour. Is that it?” Beginning at 10 a.m Pacific Time, the Apple Spring Event was exactly what the rumors predicted with a couple unexpected features. Tim Cook began by addressing the ongoing controversy between Apple and the FBI stating, “we did not expect to be in this position, at odds with our government,” but, “We will not shrink from this responsibility.”
Apple Event Live Blog: Aw look! It’s a baby iPad Pro! 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil Support
By Conner Carey
9.7-inch iPad Apple released today is the second iPad Pro. With over 1 million apps in the App Store for iPad and 600 million iPads active that are over five years old, Apple saw a market for a smaller laptop replacement. Even though the original iPad Pro is still fairly new, the iPad Pro line-up is clearly taking over.
Apple Event Live Blog: It’s Official the New iPhone is the iPhone SE; Releases March 24
By Conner Carey
“The most powerful 4-inch iPhone ever.” Apple announces Special Edition iPhone with 64-bit A9 chip, giving it the same performance as the iPhone 6s but in a smaller package. So, the new iPhone will be faster than the iPhone 6s because of size alone. Plus, the iPhone SE will have improved battery life across the board. Apple has focused lots of attention on its camera with 12mp iSight camera, and it can capture Live Photos. The iPhone SE has improved low light functions, slow motion functions, and can capture 4K video.