Since November, I have been living with the iPhone X. If you haven't been following along, the iPhone X is the first iPhone without a home button. Since there is no longer a home button, Apple's fingerprint unlock feature, Touch ID, is also gone. Because of this, Apple built in facial recognition software to unlock your phone… Continue reading Do I Miss Touch ID?
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iPhone X mophie 7/13 release?
Update 7/4/2018: The website linked in this article has been updated with a date of 9/28/2018 as a release date. I guess this got someone's attention at mophie. Always on the lookout for new accessories from mophie, I stumbled across this Australian retail page showing a possible release date of 7/13/2018 for an iPhone X mophie… Continue reading iPhone X mophie 7/13 release?
Which iPhone is Best for You?
The simple answer, the one that works. But let's look a little closer to the current phones Apple has to offer. iPhone SE The iPhone SE is the classic iPhone experience. You get a 4-inch screen with the guts of an iPhone 6s. If you remember the iPhone 5 and 5s, the iPhone SE will… Continue reading Which iPhone is Best for You?
Should You Buy an Apple Watch?
When I first started The Mealy Apple, one of my first posts was really downplaying the usefulness of the Apple Watch. I think it is safe to say, nearly a year and a half later, that my feelings about it has changed quite a bit. Fitness Over the past year, the Apple Watch has become… Continue reading Should You Buy an Apple Watch?
Fitbit Versa Vs Apple Watch
Parental Controls in iOS 12
Among the slew of new features coming to our new devices, Apple is addressing the ongoing social issue of whether or not we spend too much time on our phones. While that is for only us to judge, Apple is helping us be more aware of our usage by putting parental controls in iOS 12… Continue reading Parental Controls in iOS 12
Apple’s Top Announcements from WWDC
This past Monday, Apple held their keynote for the opening of their annual developer conference, WWDC. Apple announced iOS 12, watchOS 5, macOS Mojave and some minor updates to the Apple TV. Overall, I was impressed with Apple's offerings. iOS 12, according to rumors, was supposed to be a somewhat light release. I would say… Continue reading Apple’s Top Announcements from WWDC
Guest Post: AirPod Competition
After hearing of his issues with the AirPods and replacing them with the Jabra Elite Sport, I reached out to Jeremy for his honest comparison of the two of them. Enjoy! -Donnie Many companies have tried but none have been able to reproduce the power, portability, freedom, and sleekness of Apples AirPods. For a product that… Continue reading Guest Post: AirPod Competition
Review: Fitbit Versa
Apple Tree of Knowledge: Did you know that Apple considered the name of "iPad" for the first iPhone? In a previous post, I commented as to why I had some interest in the newest Fitbit, the Fitbit Versa. I was fortunate enough to receive one as a graduation gift from my fiancé and family. I… Continue reading Review: Fitbit Versa
Reading on Kindle Paperwhite vs iPad
Apple Tree of Knowledge: Did you know that it was reported, in 2011, that each Apple employee brought in over $200,000 in revenue every year for the company, while only getting paid slightly above minimum wage? This eventually led to employee outrage and Apple raised employee wages and offered better benefits. Moral of the story,… Continue reading Reading on Kindle Paperwhite vs iPad









