Stories by Michael Simon

Apple wants everyone to have an Apple Card—even if you were declined the first time

Apple wants everyone to have an Apple Card—even if you were declined

The New York Times dumps Apple News, says contained model isn’t ‘healthy’

The New York Times will no longer allow articles inside the Apple News app.

Removing the iPhone 12 power adapter wouldn't be courageous, it’s just mean

A new rumor says that the iPhone 12 won't include a power adapter in the box and that's not cool.

Lenovo Chromebook Duet review: Redefining the small and cheap tablet

Don’t be fooled by the Lenovo Duet’s size: It’s an excellent Chromebook at a truly incredible price.

Six things we learned at WWDC about future Apple products (other than the Mac)

We didn’t get any new hardware at WWDC, but we did learn some things about the next iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and AirPods.

How iOS 14 stole features from Android—and made them so much better

Apple has borrowed many Android features in iOS 14 but iPhone users aren’t going to care. Why? Because everything is so much better.

iOS 14 vs iPadOS 14: Every iPhone feature you’re not getting on the iPad

Here's a list of every iOS features that won't be coming to the iPad in the fall.

The iPad isn’t getting iOS 14’s best feature

Apple isn’t bringing App Library to iPadOS in the fall.

5 ways watchOS 7 will supercharge your Apple Watch this fall

Apple has unveiled all the new features in watchOS 7 and it might be the biggest update yet.

5 awesome new iPadOS 14 features coming to your iPad this fall

Apple has unveiled iPadOS 14, and it's filled with fantastic features that will make Apple's tablet even better.

Apple simplifies switching and beefs up sound quality in upcoming AirPods update

Apple is bringing two big features to the AirPods and AirPods Pro: automatic switching between devices and spatial surround sound.

Apple, Basecamp reach a détente over Hey app but no in-app purchase offered

Hey update approved by Apple as Basecamp makes changes to the app's functionality but still doesn't offer an in-app purchase.

Apple WWDC last minute rumors: Major iPhone and iPad UI changes, but no new hardware

With the keynote just hours away, here are the most recent rumors we're hearing.

Apple refuses to relent as fight with Basecamp over Hey app rages on

Apple is digging in ints heels in its battle with Basecamp as the Hey battle shows no signs of subsiding.

5 far-out WWDC20 predictions and why they might come true

We’ve already written about what we expect to see to see at WWDC. Now let’s talk about what we don’t expect—and why we might get it.