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Tablet shootout: iPad Air 2 vs. Fire 10 HD

Two of the most popular tablets currently in use are Apple's iPad Air 2 and Amazon's Fire 10 HD.

May 18, 2016 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Tablets

Best Mac utilities to boost productivity

There's little doubt that OS X 'El Capitan' is a fully-featured operating system that helps you to get a lot done, but by adding a few extra utilities will allow you get an awful lot more from the platform with very little extra effort.

May 9, 2016 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Apple

Essential accessories for your MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro (May 2016 edition)

Do you own an Apple laptop? Here are a range of accessories to boost your productivity when you're using your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.

May 6, 2016 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Hardware

Save my smartphone: How to resurrect your wet iPhone and other handsets

Dunking your mobile device in liquid can be a painful experience -- but what actually works to save your smartphone?

May 6, 2016 by Charlie Osborne in Mobility

10 handy tricks for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

These 10 tricks will make sure you get the most out of your Apple gadgets.

April 18, 2016 by James Kendrick in Mobility

The best ways to run Windows applications on a Mac

Being a Mac user doesn't mean that you have to turn your back completely on the Windows ecosystem. There are a number of ways that you can run your favorite Windows applications on your Mac - and some won't cost you a penny.

April 15, 2016 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Windows

Hands-on with the Pelican Marine waterproof case for Apple iPhone 6s Plus

While Samsung has water resistance in its phones, Apple iPhone owners still require a case for this protection. Pelican is known for its rugged cases and brings its experiences to the iPhone.

April 2, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Budget smartphones: Cheaper alternatives to the iPhone SE

Many of these handsets cost between $200 and $250. Browse our picks of the best iPhone SE alternatives.

March 25, 2016 by Jason Perlow in Smartphones

Apple March 21 highlights: iPhone SE, iPad and more (gallery)

At its March 21 media event, Apple is expected to show off a 4-inch handset known unofficially as the iPhone SE and an updated 9.7-inch iPad. Here's our scene-by-scene view.

March 21, 2016 by ZDNet Editors in Mobility

Beyond a smaller iPhone: The most delicious Apple rumors of 2016

We researched rumors and patent filings to predict the innovative Apple products and services that are coming next.

March 21, 2016 by Fox Van Allen in Innovation

'Must-have' accessories for your MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro (March 2016 edition)

Own an Apple laptop? Here are a range of accessories to boost your productivity when you're using your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.

March 16, 2016 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Hardware

Top essential iPhone, iPad apps

A review of the most useful iOS apps to help you in your daily lives and on the road.

March 11, 2016 by Charlie Osborne in Mobility

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 hands-on: Is an Apple iPhone 6s Plus really worth $500 more?

I spent a couple of weeks with my first Xiaomi smartphone and cannot believe you can buy such high quality hardware for just over $200, $500 less than a comparable 5.5 inch Apple iPhone 6s Plus.

March 9, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Spyder PowerShadow battery case for Apple iPhone 6s Plus: 3500 mAh capacity, plus protection

There is a need to use your phone for longer than a day and one common solution is an extended battery case. The new Spyder PowerShadow is my favorite option for the iPhone 6s Plus.

March 3, 2016 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

Make your Mac better, faster, safer, and more productive with these OS X utilities

There's little doubt that OS X 10.11 'El Capitan' is a fully-featured operating system that helps you to get a lot done, but adding a few extra utilities will allow you get an awful lot more from the platform with very little extra effort.

March 1, 2016 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Apple

Apple literally extracted a ton of gold from recycling devices

Apple says it recovered the precious metal from recycling discarded iPhones, iPads, computers, and probably a few Android handsets, too.

May 4, 2016 in Innovation

Six reasons why the iPad Pro could be your next business PC

Businesses generally deploy either Windows machines or Macs. But the iPad Pro is every bit as worthy of being considered a basic desktop PC.

April 25, 2016 in iPad

Hardware 2.0: Portable tech

A video tour of the portable tech I use on a daily basis, along with some discussion of the modifications I have made to them to make them better suited to the task.

October 27, 2015 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Hardware

Intro: Apple in the Enterprise: A Strategic Guide

June 2015 Special Feature

June 1, 2015 by Jason Hiner in Mobility

Apple research: User requests driving Mac adoption in the enterprise

Teena Hammond reveals the results of a Tech Pro Research survey which shows user requests are driving the adoption of Apple hardware in the enterprise.

June 1, 2015 by Teena Maddox in Apple

Apple Watch: Its time will come

After using the Apple Watch for a month, it has a few moments of early brilliance but will need more apps before it's a must-have.

May 26, 2015 by Josh Taylor in Apple

Apple kicks off Watch fittings in Sydney

Punters keen to see which Apple Watch they want can book in for a special 'fitting' with Apple from Friday.

April 10, 2015 by Josh Taylor in Hardware

Full Spectrum: Removing iOS devices from BYOD

If you ever need to stop iOS devices from accessing your Wi-Fi, an Apple flaw will help you out.

September 20, 2012 in Apple

Full Spectrum: Apple's 4G iPad in court

March 28, 2012 in Apple

Much ado about iNothing?

The new Apple iPad went on sale today in retail stores around the country to a flood of enthusiasm, singing, chanting and dancing. Nerdcam was there to catch the Apple antics on camera.

March 16, 2012 in Apple

Full Spectrum: Optus' moose problem

March 13, 2012 in Apple

Testing Japanese Siri

Apple used the iPad 3 — sorry, the iPad HD — no, pardon me, the "new iPad" announcement this week to update its Siri product with better international language support. We turned Japanese to find out whether the service is up to scratch.

March 9, 2012 in Apple

Apple demos more iPad apps, includes new iMovie

Apple's Philip Schiller shows off new apps designed specifically for the iPad. The apps revealed include a new Garage Band and iMovie.

March 7, 2012 in Apple

Building your own laptop stand

Thin ultrabooks and bring-your-own-device-friendly workplaces are enjoying a simultaneous rise in popularity right now. Today, we show you how to make your own laptop stand for your desk in five minutes, for less than a dollar.

February 24, 2012 in Apple

Introducing Evi: Siri's new worst enemy

Another smart-looking competitor to Siri's voice throne has exploded onto iOS and Android this week. It's called Evi, and today we're looking at whether it has the goods to take down the reigning Apple champ.

January 27, 2012 in Apple

Apple MacBook (2016) review: Skylake update improves performance and battery life

The MacBook's lightweight design is hard to beat for portability, but there are alternatives that offer better battery life and more connectivity for office use.

April 29, 2016 by Cliff Joseph in Laptops

Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro review: Smaller tablet packs a powerful but pricey punch

The 9.7-inch iPad Pro's enhanced display, new camera and sheer horsepower make it ideal for creative users. But it's an expensive device when kitted out with the upgrades and accessories a professional user would require.

April 5, 2016 by Cliff Joseph in Tablets

Apple iPhone SE review: Back to the future with a 4-inch pocket powerhouse

A smaller version of the 4.7-inch iPhone 6s, the 4-inch iPhone SE is hardly a low-cost model, but it should make an attractive option for people who prefer a truly pocket-sized smartphone.

April 1, 2016 by Cliff Joseph in Smartphones

Apple iPad Pro review: Apple's belated but impressive hybrid debut

Although Apple is merely catching up with the rest of the PC industry with this late entry, few hybrid PCs combine style and substance in such an attractive fashion.

November 20, 2015 by Cliff Joseph in Tablets

Apple 21.5-inch iMac with Retina 4K Display (2015) review: Display dazzles, but options are fewer

The 4K display might be something of a luxury for business users who simply want to run Microsoft Office, but the latest top-end 21.5-inch iMac will be an attractive option for users who need a fast and versatile desktop computer.

November 10, 2015 by Cliff Joseph in PCs

Apple TV review: A diamond in the rough - very rough

The fourth generation Apple TV feels like the start of something big. But right now there's so much terribly wrong with Apple's latest set-top box, it's hard to know where to begin.

November 2, 2015 by David Gewirtz in Apple

Apple 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display (late 2015) review: Superb image quality for the price

The late-2015 iMac's competitive pricing and outstanding 5K display will make it a very tempting option for creative professionals such as video editors.

October 21, 2015 by Cliff Joseph in PCs

Apple iPhone 6s Plus review: The most significant 's' upgrade proves smartphone innovation exists

October 5, 2015 by Matthew Miller in Hardware

Apple iPhone 6s review: More than just a speed-bump

The iPhone 6s provides major improvements over the iPhone 6 in terms of performance, camera quality and the new 3D Touch technology. Don't bother with the 16GB option though.

October 5, 2015 by Cliff Joseph in Smartphones

Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac review: The best of both worlds

Parallels 11 is a polished virtualisation solution that allows Mac users to switch easily between OS X and Windows apps, regardless of which operating system they were written for.

August 25, 2015 by Cliff Joseph in Virtualization

Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac review: Ribbon revamp brings UI into line

This long-awaited upgrade realigns Office for Mac's user experience with that of its Windows and mobile-OS counterparts.

July 20, 2015 by Cliff Joseph in Enterprise Software

FileMaker 14, First Take: Going mobile

The venerable FileMaker database gets an update that includes better development tools, including the ability to create mobile versions of databases that run in the browser.

June 30, 2015 by Mary Branscombe in Data Management

Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display (mid-2015): Force Touch trackpad and faster SSD, but no Broadwell

The 15-inch MacBook Pro remains Apple's most powerful laptop, with an outstanding Retina display, but this modest update offers little to entice existing users to upgrade.

June 8, 2015 by Cliff Joseph in Laptops

Apple iMac with Retina 5K Display (mid-2015) review: More affordable, but beware expensive upgrades

A combination of 5K resolution and strong GPU performance make the latest, more affordable, 27-inch iMac a tempting system for graphic designers and photographers.

June 4, 2015 by Cliff Joseph in Apple

Apple MacBook (2015) review: Slimmer and lighter than Air

The revamped MacBook is wonderfully slim and light, with a high-quality Retina display. However, performance and battery life are relatively modest, while wired connectivity is severely limited.

May 6, 2015 by Cliff Joseph in Laptops