David Pogue's Blog, page 9

New iOS 6 Loses Google Maps, but Adds Other Features

The new Apple iOS 6, available Wednesday, substitutes its own maps for Google Maps, which may disappoint some people, but David Pogue says the other features make it worth downloading.

A Case for Watching Movies on a Phone

What's wrong with watching a movie on a smartphone? David Pogue defends the practice.

The Cost of Adapters Adds Up

The cost of adapters for iPhone chargers can add up fast.

Google Glass and the Future of Technology

David Pogue tries out a pair of Google glasses (Google calls it Google Glass) and is impressed by the early prototype.

The iPhone 5: My First Impressions

Bigger screen, longer battery life, more sophisticated camera, better sound. Overall, Apple seems to have put its focus on the important things you want in an app phone.

E-Mail Birthday Intrigue

Who invented e-mail? There's a story about that.

Why Not Carry Different E-Book Readers?

A reader suggests that readers of e-books buy three different devices to deal with incompatible systems. David Pogue disagrees.

How to Propose the Pogue Way

An elaborate marriage proposal on video goes viral and prompts questions about how it was done. Here are some answers.

How to Make Your Lost Phone Findable

There are apps that help you find your lost phone. They may not work perfectly, but using them increases the odds of success.

A Critical Design Change for a Bag to Carry Your Tech Stuff

The Command Messenger bag by Timbuk2, for carrying a laptop, is hinged at the top. And that makes all the difference.