Many consumers have a tumultuous relationship with this tech giant, and I’ve always speculated about why that is. Consider AirPods; Apple had the nerve to debut wireless headphones just months after removing the headphone jack from their phones. What’s more remarkable is how AirPods evolved from an ironic purchase into a resounding financial success. Is…
The new MacBook Air is the first major refresh in ten years, was it worthwhile?
It’s not the first time the multi-billion dollar company’s been accused of something. Whether it be the new IOS updates that really just downgrades your phone, or chargers that deplete your battery over time, it’s not really surprising to see the accusations against Apple once again. Apple often exaggerates the cost of repairs for its products. Third-party shops who…
The Apple watch is here, and it has improved greatly on last year’s model!
How fast is technology really advancing? The answer is: Fast enough that there is a new stylish Nokia, something that doesn’t break AND is aesthetically pleasing. Now, we’ve all seen androids filling this description for the past couple of years, but now it’s time for Apple to join the race. How durable is the iPhone XS?…
Hi everyone! This is the first post of a new series that Youth Are Awesome is doing, called “Dialogues”. Every month, we will post a short blog post about a controversial topic that occurred in the previous month, and we’ll have an open discussion/debate in the comments section of this post! Without any further ado,…
The HomePod Apple’s newest Product aims to introduce Apple in the smart speaker market
Exploring how the iPhone changed technology in our everyday lives.
For the most part, you’re either team Apple or team Samsung; however, Google has joined the competition. With the company’s latest advancement in self-driving cars, universal wifi and Google VR, they’ve brought in a smartphone called Pixel. Ok Google, what’s this all about? It all comes down to this tech ecosystem that Google has been…
I like to think of myself as reasonably tech savvy. I’ve managed to troubleshoot many of my own problems in the past and act as a form of on-call tech support for my parents. However, my fatal flaw pertaining to the maintenance of my own devices is that I’m incorrigibly lazy. My desktop and My…
I have one confession to make. I’m addicted to the idle pastime of hunting for productivity apps — not for any useful purposes, but because of the sole need to make it look like I actually have reason to use my phone. Also because I feel the need to subtly point out the fact that yes,…
These are the Ten Commandments of Good Design as outlined by Dieter Rams, a German industrial designer closely affiliated with the Functionalist school of thought and whom also held office at consumer products company Braun for 40-some years. Rams’ penchant for rationalist design has persisted through the svelte silhouettes of some of our most familiar domestic objects. As…
Apples aren’t just for snacking, they are also a superfood. Plus there are many ways in which you can use apples to not only improve your health but life too. Apples come in so many varieties so the choices are endless. So be sure to find an apple that you are sure to love. It…
Yesterday was the launch of Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy S6, accompanied by its curved companion, the Galaxy S6 Edge. The devices are equipped with an astounding battery life and the most expeditious charging time with only 10 minutes required for a full battery life. Furthermore, Samsung presents to us a more efficient camera with one…
A few weeks ago, I did a post on Apple vs. Samsung so I thought it would be fitting to cover iOS vs. Android, as it relates closely to my last post. iOS: I find that iOS is preferred amongst an older age group. The reason for this is that it’s easy to use, simple, and…