The Macalope
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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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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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Once in a blue moon: Facebook is actually right about something
The Australian government is set to pass legislation that will require Facebook and other sites to pay for links to Australian news content. And that’s just wrong, says the Macalope.
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Wrist watching: The Apple Watch’s success story
The Macalope has seen a lot of Apple “flops” in his lifetime but none were deemed so floptastic as the Apple Watch.
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Bad apps: Apple needs to clean up its App Store house
The Macalope: Scammy apps make a mockery of Apple’s promises.
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Touch Bar none: Will there be a rare Apple backtrack?
Rumors point to the Touch Bar going away. Is Apple throwing in the towel?
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If wishes were iPhones: Don’t blame the small form factor
If the iPhone 12 mini isn’t selling well, Apple need only look into the mirror for the reason why.
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Surprise results: iPhones are still selling well
Annual production cut rumors haven’t appeared yet. Quite the opposite.
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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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