The Macalope
The Macalope
In addition to being a mythical beast, the Macalope is not an employee of Macworld. As a result, the Macalope is always free to criticize any media organization. Even ours.
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iOS 15’s beta tweaks show Apple is finally listening–just like it always has
The rollback of changes to Safari in iOS 15 is pretty big, but Apple has long listened to feedback.
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Apple’s App Store changes are spin-deep
Apple may have won the PR battle, but the war over the App Store is far from finished.
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How I learned to stop worrying and trust Apple’s privacy policy
It's easy to throw Apple's marketing in its face, but the grass isn't greener on the other side of the walled garden.
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Apple’s biggest problem is only getting bigger
As a developer pulls an app, Congress is eying forcing Apple to open up iOS.
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The facts, fiction, and fantasy of Apple’s child abuse scanning tools
Apple's new anti-child pornography technology warrants a close look.
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Apple hits another low note with the App Store
Apple should reconsider its ban on the iDOS app, a fun nod to the past.
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That iPhone Pegasus spyware threat is much ado about Android
The Pegasus spyware has been found on iPhones but it's probably not on yours.
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When it comes to Apple reviews, bias is as bias does
iPads may not be perfect devices, but good reviews don't mean there's bias present.
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If Apple wants to fix its App Store problem, it should allow sideloading
Apple paints sideloading apps as dangerous, but doing so glosses over the actual problems with the App Store.
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Remember how the iPod and iPhone failed? The 24-inch iMac is doomed too
The M1 iMac is another imperfect Apple hit in the making.
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If Facebook is building an Apple Watch killer, the only thing that’ll die is privacy
While Facebook tries to deflect onto Apple, it keeps trying to grab more of your privacy, this time with a wearable.
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WWDC21 keynote reaction: Get to work and ignore the privacy double standard
The privacy improvements in iOS 15 look great, but Apple just shouldn't make different rules for itself.
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The Apple Watch is the most successful ‘flop’ in history
Despite early nay-saying, the Watch continues to be a hit for Apple.
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WWDC 2021 could be a little awkward for Apple and developers
The Macalope thinks that Apple’s assertions about the App Store in recent public statements could rub developers the wrong way.
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Why Apple’s Facebook hiring fiasco never should have happened
Apple prides itself on its stances on privacy and inclusion. The hiring of Antonio García Martínez, however briefly, is a black eye on its reputation, says the Macalope.
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Why you shouldn’t panic about iOS security flaws
The iPhone may be seeing more exploits of bugs but most users will never be affected. The Macalope explains.
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Will the Apple naysayers ever learn?
Some analysts predicted a bad second quarter for Apple. The Macalope points out (once again) that their predictions did not match reality.
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A cheap PC buyer’s hellish journey triggers the Macalope’s PCSD
Macs may cost more on paper, but PCs can have costs that aren't always calculated. The Macalope explains.
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