Jonny Evans

Hello, and thanks for dropping in. I'm pleased to meet you. I'm Jonny Evans, and I've been writing (mainly about Apple) since 1999. These days I write my daily AppleHolic blog at Computerworld.com, where I explore Apple's growing identity in the enterprise. You can also keep up with my work at AppleMust, and follow me on Mastodon, LinkedIn and (maybe) Twitter.

Apple accelerates use of recycled materials across all its products

Apple accelerates use of recycled materials across all its products

Apple will use 100% recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025. It already uses large quantities of recycled rare earths and tungsten in products and has begun using AR to support disassembly.

Yet more digital spies targeting iPhones exposed by security researchers

Yet more digital spies targeting iPhones exposed by security researchers

Just weeks after President Biden signed an executive order to prevent the US from purchasing commercial spyware used to subvert democracies, researchers have identified another shameful zero-click, zero-day exploit targeting iPhone...

Fleet announces open-source, cross-platform MDM solution

Fleet announces open-source, cross-platform MDM solution

The fast-growing Apple enterprise space now has a new name to play with: Fleet has introduced its own open-source take on MDM with a cross-platform solution for macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS.

Apple feels the bite as Mac shipments fall 40.5%

Apple feels the bite as Mac shipments fall 40.5%

As economic malaise tanked global shipments for all major PC manufacturers in Q1 2023, Apple was worst affected of the lot, according to IDC.

Should we do more business with our iPhones?

Should we do more business with our iPhones?

While iPhones are seeing increasing use across the enterprise, most people aren’t getting as much as they can out of using the devices.

Apple wants you to upgrade your systems

Apple wants you to upgrade your systems

Apple wants users to upgrade to the most modern versions of the OS, potentially as the company works to expand its product ecosystem.

Samsung shows we need an Apple approach to generative AI

Samsung shows we need an Apple approach to generative AI

Enterprise professionals may be buying into the generative AI hype without considering the risk of these LLMs. That’s why we need an Apple approach.

Has the PC market slowdown finally hit the Mac?

Has the PC market slowdown finally hit the Mac?

A report from Korea claims Apple in January suspended production of the M2 series processors it uses in the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and Mac mini.

Researchers warn of Wi-Fi security flaw affecting iOS, Android, Linux

Researchers warn of Wi-Fi security flaw affecting iOS, Android, Linux

The vulnerability could let attackers hijack network traffic; iOS, Linux, and Android devices may be affected.

Apple's WWDC is coming — what should enterprise users expect?

Apple's WWDC is coming — what should enterprise users expect?

Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, promised a lot when she said, “WWDC23 is going to be our biggest and most exciting yet.” Will Apple live up to the hype?

What’s new for IT in the latest Mac, iPhone, and iPad updates?

What’s new for IT in the latest Mac, iPhone, and iPad updates?

The latest patches shouldn’t be judged by the dozens of new emoji they include; they also carry significant tweaks for IT admins managing fleets of devices.

What is Web Push for Web Apps on iPhone and iPad?

What is Web Push for Web Apps on iPhone and iPad?

As anticipated, Apple introduced support for Web Push on iOS and iPadOS with iOS 16.4. What is it and how can it benefit you, or your business?

Apple Reality tidbits continue to leak — is the product really ready?

Apple Reality tidbits continue to leak — is the product really ready?

For most business leaders, it’s unfortunate when product news leaks ahead of time. But when secrets shared to a hand-picked cohort of senior managers leak, it shows something is wrong.

Is Apple really joining the WFH counter-revolution?

Is Apple really joining the WFH counter-revolution?

Apple seems to be doubling down on inflexibility in its approach to flexible working.

Cisco boosts Webex on iPad with Stage Manager and better multitasking

Cisco boosts Webex on iPad with Stage Manager and better multitasking

Users now get multiple display support, Stage Manager and can share assets in different displays/windows while in a meeting.

Adobe enters the age of generative AI with creative and enterprise apps

Adobe enters the age of generative AI with creative and enterprise apps

In the very near future, Adobe’s creative and enterprise apps and its own generative AI, Firefly, are likely to play a major role in the creation of everything from brand assets to illustrations.

Russia’s iPhone ban and the digital supply chain

Russia’s iPhone ban and the digital supply chain

The Kremlin has ordered officials to stop using iPhones because they fear the devices may be vulnerable to Western intelligence agencies.

Apple may update Siri as it struggles with ChatGPT

Apple may update Siri as it struggles with ChatGPT

Generative AI and ChatGPT are consuming all the oxygen in tech at present, so it probably isn’t too surprising that whispers of a new, improved, Siri have begun to emerge.

Will Apple switch the iPhone to eSIM-only everywhere by ’24?

Will Apple switch the iPhone to eSIM-only everywhere by ’24?

Since the iPhone 14, Apple only sells smartphones with eSIM support in the US. At least one analyst now thinks Apple will extend this to Europe and developed Asian markets by 2024.

Apple's Clean Energy Charging is the future of electronics

Apple's Clean Energy Charging is the future of electronics

Clean Energy Charging is not a conspiracy to reduce the speed or efficiency of charging when you plug your iPhone in. It is how most future electronics will consume power — frugally where possible, and off-peak when available.

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