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    Apple and Advanced Biometrics

    July 4th, 2017

    When Apple debuted Touch ID on the iPhone 5s in 2013, it wasn’t the first fingerprint sensor to appear on a mobile phone. But it probably reached far more people than any predecessor or successor for that matter. As with some other technologies, such as the Siri digital assistant, Apple didn’t just invent fingerprint sensing […]


    Apple, In-house GPUs, and the Consequences

    June 23rd, 2017

    Apple has made huge progress in using its own silicon to power its mobile gear. The A-series processors, based on ARM silicon, are capable of performance that rivals traditional notebook personal computers with Intel Inside. Recent benchmarks of the 2017 iPad Pro reveal numbers that are faster than the latest MacBook and at least competitive […]


    Grasping for Straws About the Mac Pro

    April 28th, 2017

    As you might expect, Apple has been relatively tight-lipped about the next Mac Pro. That they’ve said anything at all clearly demonstrates the pressure they confronted as pros made it clear they didn’t believe they had the love. I do believe Apple is telling us the truth, such as it is, as to what they […]


    More Evidence the iPhone 7 is More Than a Modest Refresh

    September 20th, 2016

    Despite the endless claims that the iPhone 7 is a minor update compared to previous models, the reviews clearly indicate that it’s a whole lot more significant in many ways. To see what I mean, do a little online research about the major changes in new iPhones in recent years. Other than form factor — […]