iPad apps with support for picture in picture mode was one of the things I most looked forward to when I got my new 9.7" iPad Pro. I noticed a few of my favorite video apps support this feature, but several did not. I could not find a list anywhere of what iPad apps support picture in picture, so I thought I'd create my own.
Read MoreThoughts on why the NFL picked Twitter to stream Thursday Night Football
Twitter is the surprise winner of the rights to stream 10 Thursday Night NFL football games this fall (NFL press release). Initially, I was surprised Amazon, Verizon, or Yahoo didn’t win, especially after it was reported they offered more. But the more I think about it, the more sense it makes.
Read MoreEmbracing the Future of Computing - replacing MacBook with an iPad
I decided to retire my 5-year old MacBook Pro and replace it with the new 9.7" iPad Pro rather than another laptop. This decision isn't about form factor, touchscreen vs keyboard & mouse, or being more mobile. It is about embracing what I believe is the future of personal computing.
Read MoreWhy I want native apps on my smartphone but websites on my laptop
I find myself increasingly relying on native apps on my smartphone, but preferring to use websites on my laptop. This is true even for services with apps available on both devices, such as Spotify and maps. In fact, I only regularly use one app on my personal MacBook other than a web browser and Apple's built-in apps - Evernote. I do use more apps on my work MacBook, but mostly just Office.
Read MoreSiri's version of Live Photos
Live Photos is one of the more interesting and discussed features of the iPhone 6s. It makes me wonder if it’s only a matter of time before all photos are automatically sandwiched with high definition video. If the processing power is there to do it for photos, why not with audio and Siri?
Read MoreMicrosoft Office and OneDrive are a really good deal, it's time to give them another look
If you are in the market for productivity software, cloud storage, or both it's time to give Microsoft another look. Microsoft's OneDrive offers 1TB of storage for $7/month, while competitors Dropbox, Google Drive, and Apple's iCloud all cost $10. However, Microsoft's 1TB plan also includes access to Office 365. This is a great deal for great productivity software and cloud storage that the competition simply cannot match.
Read MoreA few small but interesting decisions Apple has made recently
Apple made several announcements last week, including new iPhones, iPads, and an Apple TV. In the process, they revealed a number of small decisions they've made but decisions that I find telling about their product lines and thinking.
Read MoreIs Apple's iPhone Upgrade Plan a Good Deal? Sort of
At yesterday's unveiling of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, Apple also announced an iPhone Upgrade Plan. The pitch is simple: pay for your phone in monthly installments with $0 down and get a new iPhone every year. Most of the big carriers have moved away from contracts and subsidized phones, so this upgrade plan is a natural fit. But is it a good deal and should you do it? Well, that depends.
Read MoreMy experience using the iPhone in China
Earlier this summer I spent a few weeks in mainland China on a business trip. I used my iPhone 6 to communicate with local colleagues and people back home. In China, the iPhone has several advantages over an Android phone (at least the version of Android with Google Play that we're used to in the US). Here are a few of my quick thoughts and observations on the iPhone in China.
Read MoreHow to watch NFL online free and paid this season on iPhone, iPad, Android, & more
Watch NFL online on iPhone, iPad, Android, Roku, Apple TV, and more devices this season. There are are several ways to watch NFL online with and without cable. I'll highlight all of the major options below.
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