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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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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The whole story of the FBI iPhone fight only shows how right Apple was
If someone really wants to get into your iPhone they're going to have a hard time. That's a good thing.
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The App Store isn’t perfect, but it’s no reason to switch to Android
Scamware apps are a problem. But before you think Android is safer—as anode report's numbers may lead you to believe—the Macalope says you need to put that report into perspective.
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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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