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.

JAMF warns: Many Apple-using businesses still aren’t secure

JAMF warns: Many Apple-using businesses still aren’t secure

Some Apple-centric businesses still don't have security locked down tightly, Jamf warns in its latest Security 360 report. Shockingly, firewalls are disabled on 55% of Macs, the company says.

Apple’s iMessage gains industry-leading quantum security

Apple’s iMessage gains industry-leading quantum security

Apple, already preparing for the next generation of threats, is introducing upgraded encryption to protect iMessage against future attacks using quantum computers.

Box CEO 'insanely excited' about future of Vision Pro, work, and AI

Box CEO 'insanely excited' about future of Vision Pro, work, and AI

'We are just insanely excited about the future of computing right now between Vision Pro and what's happening with AI,' Box co-founder and CEO Aaron Levie says.

Apple has an Xcode plan for genAI — and that's just the beginning

Apple has an Xcode plan for genAI — and that's just the beginning

Following Microsoft's lead, Apple may soon announce a new version of Xcode equipped with generative AI capabilities to help developers write code.

Apple's Vision Pro and the coming healthcare revolution

Apple's Vision Pro and the coming healthcare revolution

Spatial computing will usher in 'transformative change' across multiple industries, with special implications for medical care and delivery.

Apple accelerates its genAI efforts with LLM image-editing tool

Apple accelerates its genAI efforts with LLM image-editing tool

Keyframer gives users the power to animate static images using text prompts — the latest in an accelerating rash of AI-related releases from the company.

Apple is ramping up its fight against malware

Apple is ramping up its fight against malware

Apple is updating fundamental Mac protection at a higher release cadence than ever before.

Apple improves iCloud for Windows, kills iTunes

Apple improves iCloud for Windows, kills iTunes

Among the changes to the widely used application are support for physical security keys, dark mode, and an improved user interface.

Kandji unveils Prism managed device reporting service

Kandji unveils Prism managed device reporting service

IT can monitor their entire Apple fleet in one Kandji MDM window to oversee policy compliance, manage security, and investigate incidents.

Apple's Vision Pro is getting MDM support

Apple's Vision Pro is getting MDM support

People will soon realize that Apple’s Vision Pro is a well-equipped virtual office you can take anywhere — and now it's a managed device.

Cisco Webex comes to Apple’s Vision Pro

Cisco Webex comes to Apple’s Vision Pro

“...With the launch of Apple Vision Pro, Apple is on the brink of reinventing personal electronics yet again, marking the next frontier of collaboration with spatial computing,' says Cisco Executive Vice President Jeetu Patel.

Apple has eye on building bigger genAI data sets

Apple has eye on building bigger genAI data sets

Apple is planning its first AI acquisition for 2024, a German firm called brighter AI, according to an online news report.

Tim Cook brings Apple's GenAI plans into the light

Tim Cook brings Apple's GenAI plans into the light

'Without getting into more details and getting out in front of myself, in terms of generative AI..., we have a lot of work going on internally,' said Apple's CEO.

Vision Pro’s killer feature? It’s a wearable Mac

Vision Pro’s killer feature? It’s a wearable Mac

Unlike other mixed-reality hardware, the Vision Pro isn’t confined to entertainment. In fact, compared to others in the field, productivity is the device’s killer app.

Apple accuses UK gov't of ‘unprecedented overreach’ on privacy

Apple accuses UK gov't of ‘unprecedented overreach’ on privacy

Apple warns that proposed UK laws are a “serious and direct threat to data security and information privacy.”

Fleet adds Windows support to its Apple-first MDM software

Fleet adds Windows support to its Apple-first MDM software

The multi-platform upgrade comes as many continue to manage their way through the effects of Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.

As Apple opens the App Store (a little) in EU, winners and losers emerge

As Apple opens the App Store (a little) in EU, winners and losers emerge

Apple has revealed its complex plans to support app sideloading in the European Union, and opened the door for cloud gaming services and contactless payments beyond Apple Pay.

Hello, Apple has joined the AI arms race

Hello, Apple has joined the AI arms race

Though Apple's actual plans around Generative AI will remain a closely guarded secret for some time...

Apple’s second-user smartphone business is booming

Apple’s second-user smartphone business is booming

Apple and Samsung dominate the second-user smartphone market, says IDC. Here's how this might influence IT purchasing decisions and guide new opportunities for Apple.

Vision Pro briefing: Apple’s new billion-dollar business

Vision Pro briefing: Apple’s new billion-dollar business

Apple is expected to move as many as 500,000 units of Vision Pro this year, meaning it's now added yet another billion-dollar business to its portfolio.

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