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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Tim Cook isn’t always right, but his Facebook fight is right on
Tim Cook is standing up to Facebook with Apple's stance on privacy and ad tracking, and every Apple user is benefitting—even if things aren't quite perfect.
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The Macalope knows when Apple’s spring event will be held
A reminder from the Macalope that Apple events are not really confirmed until the invitations go out.
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Intel’s terrible anti-Mac ads only mean one thing: Apple is winning
The Macalope would advise Intel to quit wasting its time and money on defensive ad campaigns and just focus on what it does—or used to do best.
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By simplifying the HomePod line, Apple creates a complicated problem
How can you have a HomePod mini when there’s no more larger-sized HomePod for comparison? Doesn’t that make the HomePod mini the HomePod? The Macalope explains what it means to the HomePod lineup—or at least tries to.
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Why Apple’s security works: It locks out both the bad guys and the good guys
Apple's security practices may be inconvenient to researchers, but that takes a back seat to overall security.
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The Apple Car is already as legendary as the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
The Macalope knows a big rumor when he sees one and the Apple Car is one we'll be reading about for years to come.
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My precious: Show some love for the iPhone 12 mini
If sales are low, it might partly be Apple's fault, says the Macalope.
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Resolved: Criticize Apple for things that actually matter
Let's try something new in 2021, pundits.
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Annual festivities: iPhone production cut rumors may be nigh
The annual silly season may soon be upon us.
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Privacy shmivacy: Apple will always be wrong
In the battle with Facebook, Apple is right.
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Yes but also no: Being right about the M1 and also wrong
The Macalope points out to pundits that.Apple's marketing is a little fast with the truth, but the M1 is faster.
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Incomparable: Chromebooks versus the new MacBook Air
The Macalope: When shopping for Chromebooks, don't consider the MacBook Air.
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Unrole models: The loudest developers aren’t always the best
The App Store rules do need to be improved, but not all arguments against it are great.
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Oops, they did it again: More App Store follies
It shouldn't take publicity to make the App Store approval process work right.
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Phone features: Android is not for everyone
Apple's rounded iPhone feature set is a feature in itself. The Macalope explains.
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Spooky Mac stories: Scare-mongering Apple’s chip transition
Wondering about Apple’s switch to its own processors? The Macalope says it’s probably not going to be the horror story some people think.
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Golly, 5G: Apple’s big marketing tool is not all there yet
After being told it needed it now, it turns out 5G isn't ready.
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