Quiz: Who Said It? Steve Jobs or Bill Gates

Both Steve Jobs and Bill Gates were known for their innovation and design that they put into their computers. They started the two biggest computer companies in the world.

Let's see if you can tell who said what.

Take the quiz here: Quiz: Who Said It? Steve Jobs or Bill Gates

Is The New 2016 Macbook Worth It?

Apple's motto about their new computer is "Light. Years Ahead." But is it really?

Looking at its processing power, the base model has only 1.1GHz and by paying $300 more, you can get 1.2GHz. For $1,299.99/$1,599.99, this really isn't impressive. GHz is how fast your computer runs, and these stats aren't too impressive.

To give you some perspective - A Google Chromebook Pixel going for $400 has 1.8 GHz and the 2015 Macbook Pro going for $1,299.99 has 2.7GHz. Not very impressive.


Apple also brought in a new keyboard. I tested out both of the keyboards, and for the people who are used to the old Apple keyboards, the new ones are hard to type on. They don't really give you the sensation of "typing". I don't know if that makes sense, but I prefer the old keyboard.


Apple also highlights their new Force Touch mechanism. You can now use different functions with one click (renaming files, previewing suspicious links, previewing upcoming calendar events, checking definitions, etc.). Not life-changing but definitely a nice touch. (See what I did there?)


The Macbook also comes with features like a Retina screen and can connect to your Apple phone's personal hotspot as well (which also comes with the 2015 model, though).

Remember the recent Apple controversy about removing the headphone jack from the iPhone 7? Well, there's another controversy about Apple removing ports.

[AFTER THE JUMP: The removed port, more features and functions and the review]

7 iPhone 7 Leaked Images

1. TechRadar's iPhone Leaked Image
This concept is light, has a HDR camera and has the headphone jack removed. Rumor has it that Apple wants to remove the headphone jack so the phone can be thinner.






2-5. iPhone Concept from CICCARESE
The phone is slightly thicker, has a headphone jack and is slightly curved.


6. iPhone with WatchOS
This phone has a WatchOS interface and a massive date on the front of the phone. It's an interesting concept but I doubt most phone users would switch to WatchOS.


7. iPhone 7 with iOS 9 functions
This iPhone doesn't really show the phone that much, but it does show new OS functions.

What do you think about the iPhone comments? Comment below!

Fitbit Blaze: Effective or Not?

Many people have been buying Fitbits to make them healthy. While it can help you get up and move, helping you get healthy, just walking 10,000 steps a day won't make you an Ironman athlete. So would buying a $200 smartwatch be worth it?

Relative to other smartwatches like the Apple Sport Watch (starting from $300-$350), the Pebble Time Steel ($250) or the Samsung Gear S2 ($300), the Fitbit Blaze is cheaper than many other popular smartwatches. But does it have enough features to stand up to the Apple Watch and does it actually help you get fit?

On its website, Fitbit brags about its "BREAKTHROUGH FEATURES": PurePulse(TM) Heart Rate, Connected GPS, On-Screen Workouts and its Color Touchscreen. Its "ESSENTIAL" functions are "Multi-Sport", All-Day Activity and Sleep, Music Control, Call, Text and Calendar alerts and accessories. Let's explore the features in more depth now.

BREAKTHROUGH FEATURES


PurePulse HeartRate
PurePulse HeartRate allows you to see your heart-rate and what exercise zones you were in the duration of your workout. It also shows you how many calories you burned. Using your heart rate zones, you can then optimize your workouts, increasing training efficiency. It also helps you make sure if you're keeping your workouts intense and effective. You can also see at what times of the day you were most active.

[AFTER THE JUMP: We look at more functions and features of the Fitbit Blaze!]

Don't Put This Date In Your iPhone

A glitch in the Apple OS causes iPhones all around the world to crash whenever you enter the date January 1, 1970. And unlike most crashes, this causes your new $659 phone to turn into a useless, but nice to look at slab of metal.

CNN offers a theory on why the glitch happens. Apple iPhones run on Unix time, and Unix time started on January 1, 1970. Trying to go before that may cause a glitch that causes the entire OS to crash.

Apple hasn't fixed the glitch or responded when asked for comment.

What do you think about the iPhone crashes? Respond in the comments!

A video demonstrating what happens when you enter this date.

Apple Is Getting Rid Of The Headphone Jack In The New iPhone 7

There's been a lot of hype for the upcoming iPhone 7, and there are many questions about what new technologies it will have. But for now, let's focus on what it won't have.

Rumors say that Apple will be replacing the headphone jack with new speakers. While that will make the phone bigger, some Apple fans are indignant. Some Beats headphones Apple sells needs a headphone jack, and then now what? Their headphones will be rendered obsolete. Is it worth it for a thinner phone? Apple says yes.

Apple may use stereo sound to create a richer audio experience, but that won't be helpful for people on the bus or working in cubicles. You can't just blast music in there!

Apple's design standards for iOS are "Deference", "Clarity" and "Depth". While cutting down the iPhone's thickness may bring deference, clarity and depth Apple needs to realize that people want their headphone jack. They don't need another centimeter cut off the thickness. They want something they can use to listen to their jams.

What do you think? Do you think Apple should remove the headphone jack? Vote in our poll.