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More updates this week: iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5

Mark Sokolovsky,  iOS & iDevices, iOS News Today, Tech News - 2025.05.14 - Leave a comment -

After spending roughly a month and a half in beta, iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 is now available for everyone to download who is currently already on iOS 18, or those who are eligible on a supported device. Looking at the OS update patterns over the last few years, we can anticipate a few more […]

GPS and the Overheated iPhone

Daniel Knight,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Android, Low End Cars, Low End Mac, Mac Musings - 2018.08.07 - Leave a comment -

This past Friday was one of those summer days here in western Michigan that you’d just as soon forget. Bright, sunny, pretty humid, and 93° in the shade. I had to drive somewhere that I had never been before that afternoon, and Waze had me mostly heading into the sun (the destination was southwest of […]

2018 iPad Sets a New Low in Price

Daniel Knight,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac - 2018.03.29 - Leave a comment -

I was shocked to learn that Apple has introduced an update to its full-sized 9.7″ iPad line, giving it an A10 processor running at 2.34 GHz (vs. an A9 clocked at 1.84 GHz in the 2017 model) – and offering it at a retail price of just $329!

Switching to Android from an iPhone User’s View

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Android, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.23 - Leave a comment -

iOS is a great platform, but so is Android. What are the differences iPhone users need to think about when considering switching platforms.

iOS: 10 Years, 10 Versions, 10 Articles

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.23 - Leave a comment -

A decade of iOS. I look at my favourite features.

iOS 10: Get the Balloons Out

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.22 - Leave a comment -

iOS finally matures into double figures with version 10, but does the latest release bring anything fantastic with it?

iOS 9: No Device Left Behind

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.21 - Leave a comment -

If your device could run iOS 8, then it could also run iOS 9. But was it any different to its predecessor?

iOS 8: Health, Home, and HandOff

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.20 - Leave a comment -

Was iOS 8 a big update? Or was it just a refined iOS 7?

iOS 7: A Whole New Look

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.19 - Leave a comment -

One of the most dividing releases, iOS 7 came with an entire visual overhaul.

iOS 6: Over 200 New Features?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.18 - Leave a comment -

2012 saw Apple release iOS 6, which promised 200 new features. But did it really?

Jam Platinum… Small Bluetooth Speaker Review

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Audio, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.17 - Leave a comment -

Portable speakers are the latest technology trend. I take a look at the Platinum, mini bluetooth speaker from Jam.

iOS 5: Short and Tweet

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.17 - Leave a comment -

A new personal assistant, iCloud, and wireless syncing were a few major introductions for this small but important update.

iOS 4: It’s All About the Face

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.16 - Leave a comment -

One of the biggest releases in iOS history, iOS 4 brought many new features, including FaceTime.

iPhone OS 3: Three Is the Magic Number

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.15 - Leave a comment -

Now well established, Apple rolled out its third incarnation of its mobile operating system in 2009.

iPhone OS 2: First Major Update Adds App Store

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.14 - Leave a comment -

2008 saw Apple cement itself further in the mobile market with a new iPhone model and a new version of its mobile operating system. Hello, iPhone OS 2.

iPhone OS 1: The Beginning of an Era

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.13 - Leave a comment -

Marking ten years of the release of the original iPhone, Low End Mac are taking a look at the progression of the mobile operating system from Apple.

10 Years of the iPhone

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.09 - Leave a comment -

Apple’s iconic phone range is now ten years old. I look back at its launch, its impact, and its legacy.

iOS 10: A Week With It & What Do I Think?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.21 - Leave a comment -

I’ve been running iOS 10 for a week now. What do I think of it on my iPhone 5?

EnerPlex Surfr: An iPhone Battery Case with a Built-in Solar Panel

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.15 - Leave a comment -

I take a look at the EnerPlex Surfr battery case for the iPhone 5/5s with a built-in solar charger.

iOS 10: First Impressions On An iPhone 5

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.14 - Leave a comment -

Apple has just released iOS 10 – but how does it fare on the lowest supported iPhone?

iPhone Users, Do You Blindly Upgrade?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.08 - 2 Comments -

Apple just announced iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, but will you be upgrading just because they are new?

Pokemon Go on the iPhone 4s: Yes, It Does Work

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Apps, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.08.05 - Leave a comment -

Pokemon Go officially requires iOS 8 and an iPhone 5/5c – but it does run on an iPhone 4s. I check it out.

How to Downgrade from iOS 10 Beta and Remove It Completely

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.07.22 - Leave a comment -

Downgrading from iOS 10 beta is easier than you think. I take you through how to complete the process and return to the latest official version.

iOS 10: The iPhone 5 and 5c Will Receive It

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS News Review, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.14 - Leave a comment -

The iPhone 5 and 5c will both receive iOS 10, making them the lowest supported iPhones in the new iOS version.

WWDC 2016: Apple Corrects iPad/iPod Requirements Error On iOS 10 Page

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.14 - Leave a comment -

Apple corrects an error on their website which caused confusion over which iDevices would receive iOS 10.

WWDC 2016: iOS 10 & macOS Sierra Revealed

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.13 - Leave a comment -

Apples 2016 Worldwide Developer Conference has just finished – what does it mean for your iDevice and Mac?

Apple Phone or iPod Phone: Could Either Be a Budget Handset?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iPod, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.05.27 - Leave a comment -

Feature phone or dumb phone? Apple Phone or iPod Phone? The chances of Apple producing either is slim, but it has opened up a great topic for debate.

iOS 9 on the iPhone 4s: How Does It Perform?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.05.16 - Leave a comment -

Apple surprised everyone by giving the iPhone 4s a fifth major iOS release. How does a 2016 OS fare on a 2011 phone?

What’s the Best Budget iPhone for 2016?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.28 - Leave a comment -

Not everyone needs a brand new iPhone, but which model you pick will depend on what you want to do with it.

Will We See a Successor to the iPhone SE?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.08 - Leave a comment -

The iPhone SE seems to have been an instant hit, but what – if anything – will Apple follow it up with?

iPhone SE: Hands On Mini Review

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.31 - Leave a comment -

I take a hands on look at the new ‘budget’ 4” special edition iPhone.

iPhone SE: My Initial Thoughts

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.24 - Leave a comment -

Recently announced, the iPhone SE is the much rumoured return to 4” iPhones. So what do I think of it?

The iPhone Is Dead; Long Live the iPhone

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.01.20 - Leave a comment -

I love the original iPhone – but at nine years old, it really has had it’s day.

Should Apple Offer Expandable Storage for iOS Devices?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.31 - Leave a comment -

Being able to increase the storage on your iPhone has always been a big issue; should Apple think about doing it?

Mophie Juice Pack Plus iPhone 5/5s Review Update

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.30 - Leave a comment -

After finding out my original Juice Pack Plus was a fake, I look at a genuine one.

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