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Troy writes the Tech Files column as the Personal Technology Columnist at the San Jose Mercury News. He also covers the digital media, mobile and video game industries and writes occasionally about Apple, chips, social networking and other aspects of technology. Previously, Troy covered Apple and the consumer electronics industry. Prior to joining the Mercury News, Troy reported on technology, business and financial issues for TheStreet.com and CNET News.com.


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Display expert: Apple’s Cook is right, OLED screens are awful
1 2019
100 days ago Troy Wolverton 2 Comments

Display expert: Apple’s Cook is right, OLED screens are awful

When it comes to judging the quality of OLED screens, display expert Raymond Soneira has Tim Cook's back. Soneira, president of consulting firm DisplayMate, says that Apple Read More →
Apple TV finally gets another channel, sort of
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101 days ago Troy Wolverton 1 Comment

Apple TV finally gets another channel, sort of

If you have an Apple TV, you finally have a new channel to watch: HBO Go. Well, kind of. HBO announced today that its HBO Go app for the iPhone and iPad now supports Read More →
Tech Files mailbag: Searching for “cheap” broadband service
1 2019
105 days ago Troy Wolverton 1 Comment

Tech Files mailbag: Searching for “cheap” broadband service

I often receive email from readers of my Tech Files column who are looking for advice or recommendations. From time to time, I’m republishing edited versions of these question-and-answer exchanges here on SiliconBeat. Q: Is there such an item as Read More →
In smartphones, it’s an Android world; other than Apple, everyone else can go home
1 2019
106 days ago Troy Wolverton 2 Comments

In smartphones, it’s an Android world; other than Apple, everyone else can go home

To all those folks who keep arguing that there's just bound to be a third player in the smartphone operating system battle: I wouldn't bet on it. The latest market share data from Read More →
iPhone 5 boosts Apple, but Samsung still tops in smartphones
1 2019
106 days ago Troy Wolverton 4 Comments

iPhone 5 boosts Apple, but Samsung still tops in smartphones

Sales of the iPhone 5 boosted Apple's share of the global smartphone market in the fourth quarter, but it remained in second place behind arch-rival Samsung, according to a new report. As Apple reported last week, it Read More →
“Bleak” times for Microsoft and its PC partners, analyst says
1 2019
107 days ago Troy Wolverton 25 Comments

“Bleak” times for Microsoft and its PC partners, analyst says

Apple's ascent to the PC throne appears to be coming at the expense of Microsoft and its allies. While Apple has capitalized on the shift from traditional PCs to tablets, the Windows gang is seeing its Read More →

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