…have not put on weight – Pass+ If Apple can repeat the same Macbook formula year after year, why not Microsoft? Apple would argue that its design is the ultimate balance between functionality, features, and price. Ditto for Microsoft. The significant change was the 2021 SP8 which modernised and streamlined…
…soundbars capability Uses Bose Music App True space upscales 2.0 to 5.0 SimpleSync to connect a compatible Bose BT speaker or headphone Remote control (not backlit) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Chromecast built-in Ports: HDMI eArc/Arc likely 2.0 as no passthrough is provided, Optical, Power (USB is…
…a conductive pad. There are many variations, including Chiclet, Scissor, and Apple’s famously flawed Butterfly keys., but all are identifiable by a ‘mushier’ feel. Mechanical keyboards have a precise feel and are available in several varieties – Logitech MX keys have Tactile (Often called Cherry MX Brown 55cN force): A…
…business and exclude competitors. In that respect, it is no different from Apple in its ecosystem (28% Apple iOS). The critical difference is that Google’s Android-based ecosystem is open and not a walled garden controlled by one company. Back to the ACCC case – Google is in the clear It…
…Stan, YouTube. Apple TV+, Brit box (Foxtel missing but can sideload Foxtel Go APK) Music: Spotify, Amazon music, Sports: Optus, Kayo (missing, but its APK can be sideloaded) Amazon lists over 10,000 apps; if you are tech-savvy, you can sideload Android TV APK apps (it is based on Android). Instead…
…as no passthrough is provided, Optical, Power (USB is for service only), Wired Bass module and Wired IR Blaster Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Chromecast built-in Bose Black metal grill and plastic chassis Dolby Vision/Atmos format 3.0.2 Wattage: Not disclosed App: Bose Music – requires a Bose…
…Users must open an iTunes or Apple Media Services Account, and all that entails. Apple’s terms are here. What is Apple TV+? It’s a relatively latecomer to the streaming services – essentially an Apple version of Netflix or Amazon Prime. It too produces Apple-only content like this year’s Oscar Best…
Apple MagSafe is a magnetic technology built into iPhone 12 and later models. It was initially created as a safety feature for MacBook charging cords. In short, it is not a charger but a way to attach a range of MagSafe-certified compatible wireless charger products to the back of an…
…Cygnett range, particularly its phone cases, USB and Qi chargers, cables, dongles, and power banks. The 2022 range is too comprehensive to cover here, but a few items caught CyberShack’s eye. ChargeUp Pro power banks Power Banks have become the must-have product of the year, especially as Apple iPhones can…
…would be back to a Bose Balanced Signature. Conclusion: Use BT and let Bose do its magic. BT Codecs – limited – Pass It has SBC for everything bar Apple with ACC. We would have liked some high-res (LDAC) or adaptive codecs (aptX), as it does not support aptX (any…
…over a decade, so we know it is safe and works as promised. Wearables OPPO Watch – the best all-around Google Wear smartwatch Why? The best Apple knockoff in the Android world with an AMOLED screen that is large and rectangular, so you can actually use it. Google Pixel Watch…
…with intended consequences (opinion) and Are Chinese-made smartphones spying on me? The reality is that global brands (Apple, OPPO, Motorola, HP, Dell and many more) of Chinese-made IT like cameras, phones, and computers are aware of the potential to kill their business and are taking steps. Joe and Jane Average…