Jason Snell
Jason Snell was lead editor of Macworld for more than a decade and still contributes a weekly column there. He's currently running the Six Colors blog, which covers all of Apple's doings, and he's the creative force behind The Incomparable, a weekly pop culture podcast and network of related shows.
Latest articles by Jason Snell
The Ride Is Over: Apple Faces the End of the iPhone Boom
By Jason Snell published
Ten years after smartphones burst onto the scene, the boom times are over. Here’s how Apple will cope with slower iPhone sales.
Apple in 2018: Where It Triumphed, And Where It Flopped
By Jason Snell published
Apple had some notable successes in 2018, but also a few fails. Here’s a look back at the company’s 2018, and what it means headed into the new year.
Apple's Sitting Out the 5G Party — It's the Right Move
By Jason Snell published
The rest of the smartphone world may be amping up for 5G's launch in 2019, but Apple's iPhone will reportedly sit this one out. Here's why that’s unlikely to hurt Apple.
9 Hidden iPhone Features That Make Your Life Easier
By Jason Snell published
Think you know everything there is to know about how to use an iPhone? You’ve probably overlooked many of these helpful features.
4 iPad Features That Apple Should Bring to the iPhone
By Jason Snell published
Maybe future iPhones could learn a few things from the latest iPad Pro. Here are some iPad features we'd like to see on Apple's smartphones.
With iPhone XR, Apple Just Rewrote the Phone Script
By Jason Snell published
As the successor to both the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, the iPhone XR represents a big shakeup to Apple’s lineup. But will it succeed?
What a Diehard iPhone User Thinks of the Pixel 3
By Jason Snell published
The Pixel 3 and iPhone XS offer clear insights into what Google and Apple believe a smartphone should be.
Here's the One iPhone XS Feature That Justifies an Upgrade
By Jason Snell published
The latest iPhones have plenty of enhancements and improvements. But one camera feature stands out above all others.
Why Price Won't Stop People from Buying the iPhone Xs Max
By Jason Snell published
Think the iPhone Xs Max is too expensive? A core group of iPhone users think differently. Here's why the phone appeals to them despite a $1,099 asking price.
Is Buggy iOS 12 Beta a Sign of Trouble?
By Jason Snell published
There have been some bumps in the road recently with Apple's iOS 12 beta, but that can happen when you're test-driving new software.
Here's How the iPhone X Plus Will Answer the Note 9
By Jason Snell published
While the Galaxy Note 9 looks like a very good big-screen phone, Apple's rumored iPhone X Plus could surpass the Samsung phablet.
A Month with iOS 12 Beta: These 2 Features Changed Everything
By Jason Snell published
After using Apple's iOS 12 beta for a month, we've found that some new additions have been stellar, while others have us scratching our heads.
App Store at 10: How Apple Accidentally Changed Everything
By Jason Snell published
Ten years after Apple launched its App Store for the iPhone, we're still feeling the impact of mobile apps. Here's a look back at how the App Store came to be and why it took off.
iOS 12 Beta: Why You Should (and Shouldn't) Download It
By Jason Snell published
There are reasons to steer clear of the iOS 12 Public Beta when it arrives and reasons to grab it. We can help you decide what you should do.
5 Reasons Why iOS 12 Is the Biggest Upgrade in Years
By Jason Snell published
Rather than being a modest update that focuses on under-the-hood improvements, iOS 12 could significantly change how you interact with your phone when it arrives later this year.
7 iPhone Features I'd Like to See in iOS 12
By Jason Snell published
Rumor has it that iOS 12, due to be announced at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference on June 4, will have a reduced scope as Apple tries to focus on improved security and reliability. Still, hope springs eternal — and for those of us who are dr
How Critics Got the iPhone X ‘Panic’ Story So Very Wrong
By Jason Snell published
Analysts warned that iPhone sales were slumping; they were wrong. Here’s why the iPhone’s continuing to sell.
The Next iPhone X: What Apple Should Kill (and Add)
By Jason Snell published
Apple is constantly mulling over changes to its iPhone. Here's a look at what it can remove from future versions of the phone — and what it might be able to add.
An iPhone SE 2 Is Long Overdue: Here's What I Want
By Jason Snell published
The iPhone SE still fits in with Apple's phone lineup. So what should a new version of the 4-inch phone offer?
The Galaxy S9 Is Here: Here's How Apple Will Respond
By Jason Snell published
Now that Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship phone, the pressure's back on Apple for this fall's iPhone update. Here's a look at where Apple might look to challenge the Galaxy S9.
25 Essential iPhone 8 Tips and Tricks
By Jason Snell published
Get more out of your new iPhone by exploring all the new features Apple introduced to the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus along with enhancements delivered by iOS 11.
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