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You don’t need to update your operating system right awayYou don’t need to update your operating system right away
iPadOS review: 50 percent more computer
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It’s complicated, finally

Dieter Bohn
Microsoft’s dual-screen phone will live or die by the appsMicrosoft’s dual-screen phone will live or die by the apps
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Amazon is flooding the hardware gaps between Apple, Microsoft, and GoogleAmazon is flooding the hardware gaps between Apple, Microsoft, and Google
Why Microsoft has to bet big on an ARM-based SurfaceWhy Microsoft has to bet big on an ARM-based Surface
Alexa’s real competition is still your phone screenAlexa’s real competition is still your phone screen
iOS 13.0 is out, but why?iOS 13.0 is out, but why?
Dieter Bohn
What can Google do to compete with the Apple Watch? Not muchWhat can Google do to compete with the Apple Watch? Not much
Apple Arcade could have huge consequences for the iOS app ecosystemApple Arcade could have huge consequences for the iOS app ecosystem
Amazon, Roku, and the battle for your TVAmazon, Roku, and the battle for your TV
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Google can’t fix the Android update problemGoogle can’t fix the Android update problem
Samsung’s DeX isn’t the first attempt at turning your phone into a laptopSamsung’s DeX isn’t the first attempt at turning your phone into a laptop
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Apple was a little behind on Siri privacy, now it’s way aheadApple was a little behind on Siri privacy, now it’s way ahead
We’re still not getting voice assistants rightWe’re still not getting voice assistants right
Disney+ won’t just nail the content; it could nail the technicalsDisney+ won’t just nail the content; it could nail the technicals
Apple MacBook Air (2019) review: the new normal
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Can it live up to the classic?

Dieter Bohn
iPadOS impressions: flexible and powerful, but is it intuitive?iPadOS impressions: flexible and powerful, but is it intuitive?
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What the Mac needs now is courageWhat the Mac needs now is courage
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Apple still has a lot to prove with its new subscription servicesApple still has a lot to prove with its new subscription services
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Samsung’s One UI is the best software it’s ever put on a smartphoneSamsung’s One UI is the best software it’s ever put on a smartphone
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The Palm phone won’t save you from your phone
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The deck is stacked against it

Dieter Bohn
Apple’s TV industry embrace was an inevitable surpriseApple’s TV industry embrace was an inevitable surprise
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How Android got bigHow Android got big
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Intel is preparing for a dual-screen computer future
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Dual-screen devices are the first step

Dieter Bohn
The Pixel Slate: first look at Google’s new tablet
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Chrome OS replaces Android as Google’s tablet OS

Dieter Bohn
The clock is ticking on Google’s smartwatch platformThe clock is ticking on Google’s smartwatch platform
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Android at 10: the world’s most dominant technology
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It’s an Android world; we just live in it

Dieter Bohn
Framing Apple’s iPhone keynoteFraming Apple’s iPhone keynote
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The new Anki Vector robot is smart enough to just hang out
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It can detect your face, answer questions, and play games, too

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The tiny Microsoft Surface Go is available now, and it’s an overachieverThe tiny Microsoft Surface Go is available now, and it’s an overachiever
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Lenovo Smart Display review: the Google appliance
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Google Assistant gets a screen

Dieter Bohn
Apple MacBook Pro review: the heat is on
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They have a lot to live up to

Dieter Bohn
Chrome OS isn’t ready for tablets yetChrome OS isn’t ready for tablets yet
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Integrating a smart assistant in the living room is still too complicatedIntegrating a smart assistant in the living room is still too complicated
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Seven utilities to make your Windows PC more powerfulSeven utilities to make your Windows PC more powerful
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In praise of customizing your computerIn praise of customizing your computer
Apple finally has the right attitude about notifications in iOS 12Apple finally has the right attitude about notifications in iOS 12
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Apple and Google are heading in the same direction but on different pathsApple and Google are heading in the same direction but on different paths
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The Beam is Sonos’ ambitious attempt to win the living room
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A $399 Alexa-enabled soundbar for the streaming era

Dieter Bohn
A better metaphor for technologyA better metaphor for technology
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