Apple-Google Partnership: What We Still Don't Know

On January 12, 2026, Apple and Google issued a joint statement about forming a partnership to help develop Apple's Foundation models for Siri and Apple Intelligence. The statement said very little, and the only official statements from Apple or Google have been from earnings calls. All we really know is that an AI powered Siri is expected in 2026. In this article, I raise many questions that still need to be answered. [Continue Reading]

Apple Beta Program: Proceed with Caution

Apple first started its public beta program with the introduction of iOS 17. Long before that, in 2009, I was invited by Apple to join an early beta program. At the time, I was writing and selling ebooks on Mac system software so I jumped at the opportunity to beta test an early version of the software. A disastrous experience with the beta rendered my computer for all practical purposes unusable. Fortunately, restoring from a backup drive saved my Mac, but the experience taught me the dangers of beta software. Since then, I've resisted the urge to install beta software on my main device. In this article, I give some reasons why you shouldn't rush to join Apple's beta program. [Continue Reading]

Getting Started with a Tablet

When you first get a tablet, whether it's your first one or just a new one, there are some things you should do before getting started working with it. My experience has taught me to do some preparation for my tablet even before it's in my hands. In this article, I give some tips for things you can do to have a successful start with your tablet. [Continue Reading]

Which Tablet is Right for You?

There are three major types of tablets - iPads, Android tablets, and Amazon tablets. Microsoft also makes tablets but those are different since they run a version of Microsoft's computer software rather than a system designed for a tablet. For this article, I'm focusing only on iPads and Android and Amazon tablets. [Continue Reading]

How to Choose a Tablet

There are many criteria to consider when choosing a tablet. What size tablet do you want? How fast should the tablet be? What about the display quality? In this article, I discuss what to consider when selecting a tablet. [Continue Reading]

Reasons to Buy a Tablet

I like to spend time browsing forums and groups focused on tablets and I often see people asking how to use tablets, both new ones and old ones. I have a large collection of tablets and I use several of them every day for a variety of purposes. Even very old tablets can be useful - I still use an old iPad 3 from 2012 and an Amazon HDX 7 tablet that I purchased in October, 2013. While their uses are limited, they still serve meaningful purposes for me, especially since I no longer need a computer. [Continue Reading]