The Macalope
By The Macalope
The last line dance: Microsoft closes its stores
The Macalope: So long and thanks for... Uh, well, so long.
07/07/2020
More like NotBooks: MacBook canceled until further notice
Cancel culture has gone too far this time, says The Macalope.
06/30/2020
Hey there: Apple’s public fight with one developer
The App Store rules and Apple’s selective interpretation cause a pre-WWDC dustup.
06/23/2020
A hello to ARMs: The next generation of Apple tropes
The rumors of Apple switching the Mac to its own ARM processors have the Macalope reminiscing about the good ol' days.
06/16/2020
By any other name: Counting ports on the MacBook Pro
The Macalope says that not everyone defines "pro" the same way.
06/09/2020
Recognizing game: iPhone SE praise from an unexpected source
Even Android fans tip their hats.
06/02/2020
Cheapskating: Apple’s rumored cost-cutting measure
The Macalope: If the rumors are to be believed, Apple is looking for more delightfully impish ways to cheat you out of your hard-earned money.
05/26/2020
Market making: Too many iOS exploits
Reports say there are a lot, but The Macalope asks, how many of them affect you?
05/19/2020
Price points: Do iPhones cost too much?
The Macalope says that maybe it depends on who’s buying which phone.
05/12/2020
Fast, cheap and out of control: Wanting a 5G iPhone
5G might be a thing some time, but it's not a thing yet.
05/05/2020
High-value targets: Not every iPhone owner qualifies
Your iPhone may be vulnerable to an attack, but it doesn't mean you're going to get one.
04/28/2020
iPhone SE matters: The right phone for our times
An affordable phone featuring tested technology? Yes, please.
04/21/2020
Pull the other one: Apple’s partner’s shenanigans
The Macalope on how Foxconn can't keep up with its promises.
04/14/2020
Weathering the criticism: Apple makes life on Android a little worse
The Macalope: Not every acquisition is an antitrust violation.
04/07/2020
The iPhone buying conundrum: Outlook hazy
The Macalope’s iPhone is four years old, but he’s content to wait for a new phone. But wait for what? And how long?
03/31/2020
Copy cats: How the iPad got where it is
Did Apple copy the Surface? It depends on how you look at it, says The Macalope.
03/24/2020
Bad news roundup: Evaluating Apple’s current rough patch
Apple’s stock is down on bad news for the economy due to the coronavirus. But don't worry about Apple.
03/17/2020
Sometimes you have to complain: Apple’s iOS ads
iOS is not adware, but Apple's push ads still aren't good.
02/25/2020
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