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.

Japan to force Apple to permit app sideloading next year

Japan to force Apple to permit app sideloading next year

Japan has joined the EU with regulations that will force Apple to open up to sideloading apps on its iOS platforms.

How and why to use FIDO Security Keys for Apple ID

How and why to use FIDO Security Keys for Apple ID

In a world that needs Apple’s recently-improved Lockdown Mode to protect good people against bad actors, high-risk individuals should consider using physical security keys to protect their Apple ID.

6 ways iPadOS 17 makes iPads more productive

6 ways iPadOS 17 makes iPads more productive

Tweaks to Stage Manager, better PDF handling, new Safari tools, interactive Lock Screen widgets, Freeform additions and a much smarter keyboard are the most helpful features in the upcoming release.

HomeKit is going to be everywhere as ABB buys Eve Systems

HomeKit is going to be everywhere as ABB buys Eve Systems

We are about to see a huge increase in consumer exposure to smart home technologies, which should increase recognition and adoption of these systems.

What will Apple’s vision for Apple Vision be in 2025?

What will Apple’s vision for Apple Vision be in 2025?

If the Mac was a bicycle for the mind, Vision could turn out to be the invention of flight.

WWDC: 18+ ways Apple plans to make you more secure

WWDC: 18+ ways Apple plans to make you more secure

Apple is focused on providing industry-leading privacy features and the best data security in the world. What did it announce at WWDC 2023?

WWDC: What’s new for enterprise admins and device management?

WWDC: What’s new for enterprise admins and device management?

Apple Silicon, new Macs, and the new Vision Pro are the hardware stars at WWDC 2023, but IT pros need to know what Apple has to help them manage devices better.

Apple Silicon remains the star of WWDC

Apple Silicon remains the star of WWDC

I don’t believe for one second that Vision Pro could exist without Apple Silicon, which is why Apple’s processors are the true stars of its developer show.

With Vision Pro, Apple shows computing's future. But who's it for?

With Vision Pro, Apple shows computing's future. But who's it for?

Apple on Monday finally unveiled its long-awaited mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, showcasing futuristic technology, but leaving unclear an important question: Who's going to use it?

WWDC: Morgan Stanley says December launch for Apple Reality

WWDC: Morgan Stanley says December launch for Apple Reality

Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring’s sources within the Apple supply chain say the $3,000 devices won’t ship in quantity until fall.

Microsoft launches Apple community for IT admins

Microsoft launches Apple community for IT admins

Microsoft says it is seeing "phenomenal growth and customer interest in macOS management," so it has created an online community for Mac admins using Microsoft 365.

WWDC: Apple gets back to the Mac in PC sales attack

WWDC: Apple gets back to the Mac in PC sales attack

In a mixed-up reality, Apple hopes to boost Mac sales with new models designed to reflect the excitement over its AR news at WWDC.

Does business need a giant Apple iPhone?

Does business need a giant Apple iPhone?

Is a 7-inch iPhone Ultra really on the Apple road map, and is this the gadget mobile professionals need?

OpenAI’s ChatGPT app for iPad, iPhone hits 500K downloads

OpenAI’s ChatGPT app for iPad, iPhone hits 500K downloads

The app's popularity comes with a warning: businesses need to lock down data before it leaks.

What we (think) we know about the Apple Reality headset

What we (think) we know about the Apple Reality headset

It's the first significant new product from the company in some time, so interest in these new systems is likely to be high.

Addigy promises a fix for Apple devices stuck on OSUpdateScan

Addigy promises a fix for Apple devices stuck on OSUpdateScan

The company's MDM Watchdog Utility monitors the MDM framework on devices and automatically forces the installation of software patches when they have not been put in place.

Adobe brings Generative AI to Photoshop

Adobe brings Generative AI to Photoshop

Branding assets and original imagery is now just a text instruction away in the world’s leading imaging application.

Why Apple's iOS 16.6 upgrade will be talk of the town

Why Apple's iOS 16.6 upgrade will be talk of the town

iMessage Contact Key Verification is expected in iOS 16.6, which should arrive around WWDC, setting the scene for new product launches at the show.

Apple bans employees from using ChatGPT. Should you?

Apple bans employees from using ChatGPT. Should you?

Apple has joined a growing list of businesses banning use of ChatGPT and other similar cloud-based generative AI services to protect data confidentiality.

Is Apple’s supply chain creaking?

Is Apple’s supply chain creaking?

Reports from Apple’s third-party repair program claim that access to parts has become limited — is this a supply chain challenge?

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