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Dan Moren
Dan has been writing about all things Apple since 2006, when he first started contributing to the MacUser blog. He's a prolific podcaster and the author of sci-fi novels The Aleph Extraction, The Bayern Agenda, and The Caledonian Gambit.
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These future Apple products may be hiding in plain sight
With the first event of 2021 behind us, let's take a look at what the company announced that may indicate what Apple may be working on for the rest of the year and beyond.
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Apple is running out of chances to get gaming right
Apple made a major change to Apple Arcade recently that fundamentally changed the service for the better. Does it mean Apple finally understands what its service should be?
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These three annoying Apple problems finally have fixes on the way
Recently, reports have surfaced of a few changes to upcoming Apple software intended to fix some persistent issues, and which ought to to help improve the experience of Apple users everywhere. And some of those fixes may arrive pretty soon, to boot.
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How macOS will still steer Apple for the next 20 years
What does the future hold for macOS? There are signs in Big Sur, and the move to Apple silicon will surely have an influence. Here's a look at how the Mac operating system can keep going and going.
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Why the next iPad Pro will be closer than ever to a Mac
As it stands now, the iPad Air outclasses the iPad Pro. Look for Apple to fix that with a faster processor, USB 4, and a Mini-LED screen.
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How the HomePod mini can succeed where Apple’s first smart speaker failed
The $99 HomePod mini may be merely “good enough” compared to the original HomePod, but it actually has a few advantages that the larger speaker didn’t have.
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What Apple’s patents say about the company’s VR and AR ambitions
While patents are only marginally more reliable than tea leaves, there's still a lot to be learned from them about where Apple is putting its time, money, and attention these days.
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Can Apple handle the great responsibility that is the App Store?
The App Store has been a runaway success, but in hitting that high, it's opened itself up to vulnerabilities including scams and other suspect behavior.
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Why Apple HomeKit can be a bigger player in the Smart Home market
Apple’s been on the front lines of the burgeoning smart home market, and it may finally be taking it up a notch.
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How Apple flips the switch and keeps bringing in new customers
Apple says 50 percent of iPad and Mac customers are new to the product. How does the company draw them in?
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Will 2021 be the year Apple’s U1 chip goes wide?
Apple has been building its ultra wideband technology into devices for a couple years now, but it still doesn't do much...yet.
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Apple gets ready for a new reality
Reports of the company's AR ambitions suggest that it may soon take the next step to making them a reality.
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Three Apple battles to watch in 2021
It's not all smooth sailing for Apple in 2021: a handful of battles are hovering just over the horizon for the Cupertino-based company.
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What to expect from Apple in 2021
2020 was a year like no other. So now that we're rounding the corner into 2021, what might be up Apple's sleeves for the year ahead?
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Apple’s most significant moves of 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, Dan Moren takes a look back at the biggest decisions Apple made this year.
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How Apple sweats the security details—and sometimes gets it wrong
Privacy and security have been selling points for Apple, and the company walks the walk—even if it sometimes misses the mark.
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Apple’s App Store priorities for the year ahead
Apple has a lot to look forward to in 2021, but the App Store may get more attention than usual.
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Imagining the possibilities with Apple silicon
Now that the M1 Macs are out in the wild, Dan Moren turns to what other features these could enable on Apple's computers.
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