Apple Tech Talk

In the world of productivity software, two tech giants dominate the conversation: Apple and Microsoft. Apple’s Pages, Numbers, and Keynote come preinstalled (and free) on most Macs and iPads, offering elegant tools for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are the longtime industry standards—widely used in offices, schools, and institutions across the globe. But how do they really compare?

In a significant leadership transition, Apple announced that Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams will retire at the end of this year. Williams, who has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s operations, product development, and health strategy, will begin transitioning out of day-to-day responsibilities this month. He will remain with the company through the end of 2025, focusing on ongoing design and health initiatives, before stepping away completely.

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Back in April, we reported on a promotion by Epson on their line of RapidReceipt scanners, (read the announcement here.) We recently had the opportunity to test out the Epson RR-600W RapidReceipt Scanner and overall, we’re impressed with what it does and how it can help you manage your expenses in your office and your home. Pros Cons The scanner is fast The Rapid Receipt software is excellent but there is room for improvement.

Apple is poised to deliver one of the most significant updates to CarPlay since its debut in 2014. With the upcoming release of iOS 26—expected this fall for iPhone 11 and newer devices—the built-in driving interface gains a slew of big-ticket features spanning visual design, messaging convenience, real-time tools, and entertainment options. 1.

At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled what may be its boldest design move since the flat UI revolution of iOS 7—Liquid Glass. This next-generation interface style, rolling out across iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, iPadOS, watchOS, and beyond, isn’t just about aesthetics. It signals Apple’s vision for a future where software feels as fluid and tangible as the devices we hold. Liquid Glass is a dynamic visual design language that makes UI elements appear as if they’re made of real, curved, and refractive glass.

Synology has launched DiskStation DS925+, a powerful and reliable storage solution designed for creative professionals, tech enthusiasts, and home users with growing data needs. “The 4-bay Plus Series models inherited over one million installations, and have always been among our most widely-adopted products.” said Jeffrey Huang, product manager of Synology. “Not only are they favored by professionals, but also deployed by enterprises in remote and branch environments as edge servers.

In a recent announcement, President Donald Trump proposed a 25% tariff on iPhones and other smartphones manufactured outside the United States, directly targeting companies like Apple that depend heavily on global supply chains.

Synology announced the launch of BeeStation Plus at COMPUTEX 2025, the latest addition to its plug-and-play BeeStation lineup. With 8 TB of storage and up to 4.8x the performance1, BeeStation Plus gives families, creative teams, and professionals the freedom to access, organize, and enjoy their digital world, without missing a beat.

In the world of video games and mobile apps, few disputes have been as public and long-running as the battle between Epic Games and Apple. If you’ve heard about the conflict but aren’t quite sure what it’s really about, you’re not alone. Here’s a simple explanation of what’s going on, why Epic is upset with Apple, and why this matters to app users everywhere. Epic Games is the company behind Fortnite, one of the most popular online games in the world.