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In The New York Times, John Herrmann observes that it’s not yet clear how Apple Watch’s health-tracking delivers value—or for whom.

The iPhone’s arrival 10 years ago catalyzed deep changes that are still playing out today. Here’s a rundown of what happened—and what’s ahead.

Alexis Madrigal considers the creative future of machine-generated sketches—and what it teaches us about how humans think, too.

New interfaces need new interactions, and we’ve never had quite as vexing an interface as the smartwatch.

If you want to take advantage of the new iPad’s gorgeous screen (and of course you do), every image you push down the wire is about to put on a ton of weight. That has implications in lots of places and for lots of people.

The iPad is a device suited for sitting or reclining, which certainly makes it a device of contemplation, and yep, that’s the perfect state of mind for reading or watching a movie. But it’s a mistake to think of it as “only” a new-fangled book or tv screen. Contemplation is not the same as passivity.

Newsstand is a read-all-about-it moment for publishers, as readers seem to love it so far. But we can’t let this recent success distract us from real problems with the issue-based publishing model Newsstand supports.

I thought my first CNN appearance marked the next generation of a new device. Instead, it was an unwitting tribute to Steve Jobs. Rest in peace, Steve, we miss you.

A stark example of how quickly new platforms generate enthusiasm along with an appetite for learning and community among developers.

The gorgeous high resolution of iPhone 4 soothes the eye but adds extra legwork for iPhone designers. Here’s the big picture.

My new book, Best iPhone Apps, comes straight out of my childhood yearning for this very device.

I signed a contract last month with O’Reilly to write a book about Apple’s iWork software, and I couldn’t be more tickled.