Apple Inspired, Technology Rounded
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
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
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
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
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
Apple Tree of Knowledge: Do you know the story of the Apple logo? There are a lot of conspiracy theories, myths and coincidences but the creator of the logo, Rob Janoff, kept it simple. Steve Jobs didn't give him much direction but he took the bite out of the apple so that you would always know it was an Apple,… Continue reading How to Defeat iPhone Battery Issues
Apple Tree of Knowledge - Apple was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and a third, sometimes forgotten member, Ronald Wayne. After 12 days into forming the company, the third cofounder sold his 10% of the company for $800. That same percentage today would be worth well over $60 billion. Wow. Recently, my mom said… Continue reading How To: Instagram
Apple Tree of Knowledge: Do you know the story of the Apple logo? There are a lot of conspiracy theories, myths and coincidences but the creator of the logo, Rob Janoff, kept it simple. Steve Jobs didn't give him much direction but he took the bite out of the apple so that you would always know it was an… Continue reading Review: ZeroLemon iPhone X Battery Case
Apple Tree of Knowledge: Do you know why Apple uses 9:41 am on their displays and packaging for all of their devices? This is the exact time that Steve Jobs announced the original iPad. It used to read 9:42 am because that is when Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone. But since the iPads release in 2010, 9:41… Continue reading Apple’s New iPad
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