Apple and AI

AI is anticipated to be a major talking point for WWDC 2024, with Apple expected to announce significant AI integrations across macOS, iOS/iPadOS and several stock apps.

Black Friday Buyers Guide 2022

It's that time of year already! Halloween is out of the way and we're on the slippery slope to Christmas. That also means it's the best time of the year to get a deal on all things Apple and Mac, here at KRCS.

We Bleed Six Colours

In business since 1984, opening our first Apple Centre in 1986 and with "KRCS, your local Apple experts" featuring in our advertising, we have and continue to work closely with Apple on all aspects of our business. That close working relationship helps ensure we know the products, from sales to support and repairs but, what about the wider Apple and tech landscape?

iPhone Battery Life

The battery life of your iPhone is important to you. When you first get a new iPhone the battery is fresh and ‘full of life’. But after a few years, you start to notice that it may not be lasting as long as it once was. What’s happened? Why is it happening? How can I make it last longer again?

How to get the most from the Touch Bar on a Macbook Pro

Apple has recently updated the MacBook Pro range, and when we originally reviewed the first Macbook Pro to include a Touch Bar, we focused on the benefits for a creative business. Now that all models come equipped with a Touch Bar, it feels like a good time to have an in-depth look into what can be done with the Touch Bar, and how you can set it up to suit your own needs and requirements.

Should you get a “cheap” iPhone screen repair?

Whether or not to get a “cheap” iPhone screen repair, as opposed to a genuine screen replacement, has been something that many of us have pondered when we’ve been unfortunate enough to break ours. With the number of unofficial, 3rd party repairers around, some of whom seem very professional, you’d be forgiven for thinking they were all offering genuine Apple service.

The reality is, there’s only one way to get a genuine Apple screen repair, which is to go via an Apple Authorised Service Provider, like KRCS or, another official Apple outlet. So what is it that the other guys are offering?

iMac at Twenty : The past and present

It’s twenty years since the release of the original bondi blue iMac – the iconic desktop computer that credited with bringing Apple back from the edge. We’ve seen many design changes, new connection standards introduced and fall away, new features and technologies arrive which have since become the norm. What will the next twenty years of iMac bring?

The new Apple App Stores

Anyone who has recently updated to the latest Mac or iOS will most likely have noticed a lot of changes. The well recieved dark mode or the dynamic desktops on Mac OS Mojave or the speedier apps and new photo features on iOS 12 are all obvious and welcome parts of the updates. What might have passed some people by, is the huge improvements to Apples' App Stores.

Apple September 2018 Event - "Gather Round"

Another September, another packed Apple event! New Apple Watch, iPhone and accessories announced as well as software reveals galore. "Gather round" for our round-up and initial thoughts.

Archived 30/09/2018.

WWDC 2018: Daily Blog

Monday marked the start of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California. If you weren't lucky enough to be invited to watch the keynote in person, you can watch it on Apple's Youtube channel.

Please keep checking back on our blog with updates on each days highlights from the 2018 Apple WWDC.

iOS 11.4 is here and it's important

With the release of iOS 11.4 came two notable updates, Messages in iCloud and the long-awaited AirPlay 2. So, what do they both do exactly? Let's take a look.

The new iPad... But, whats new about it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯?

Apple recently released a new iPad, replacing the previous 5th generation. With key new features and a lower price, the iPad reclaims its crown as the best overall tablet on the market today.

So what do we think of HomePod?

There are already big name options for voice control in your home, but today, the biggest name of them all has joined the battle.

Great iPad games this holiday season

So you’ve just got a shiny new iPad, you’ve quickly installed the must have apps like Facebook, Twitter and you’re ready to binge the latest Netflix show but, what about some games? The iPad has gone largely unnoticed as a handheld games console and that really is a shame, because you know what? It’s really good! I’ve always been of the mindset that gaming should be left to consoles and PC’s, but as iPad gets more powerful and the games get bigger and better, it’s not only a games console now but, one of the most popular ones too.

We’re keen gamers here at KRCS, and we thought we’d share some of the games we’re really hooked on at the moment.

Apple Support has launched it’s own YouTube channel

Group conversations can get busy fast, is there a way you can keep down the notifications, without leaving? Well, now there's a YouTube channel that will help answer that query, and more. Even better, the advice comes from Apple themselves!

Why we love the notch on the iPhone X

With the introduction of the iPhone X, the iPhone finally has a bezel-less display. Unlike other edge-to-edge displays though, Apple hasn’t kept the top bezel totally intact. In a move that has now caused quite the storm online, Apple has created, ‘The Notch’. Terrible right? Well no, not really. Let us explain…

Great AR apps for iOS11

With the release of iOS11 and the upcoming launch of iPhone X, augmented reality, or AR, has come to the App store. Some developers have already created incredible apps that demonstrate what might be possible when they manage to take full advantage of Apple's new ARKit and hardware. 

Remember when the iPhone was different and new?

The iPhone is 10 years old this year and it’s fair to say that it changed a lot of things in the technology industry. It changed the way we connect, share, play, and much more. The product that some people speculated would fail horribly, ended up shaping the entire smartphone industry. To the point now, where the majority of smartphones look and feel incredibly similar.

Productivity from an Application

Applications have become a massive part of our daily lives. They help us reach people through instant messaging, allow us to post pictures of a lunch or the coffee we’ve just had, and can even track our health and exercise information. Applications can also help productivity though. Whether you’re a student, self-employed or work in an office there’s going to be an application to help you.

Here at KRCS we use a lot of applications to aid productivity so we thought we’d go around the office and see which ones are used most frequently. Maybe some of them can help you too!

iPhone X Unboxing

Watch as we unbox the iPhone X. Take a look at its stunning new display, design and features in our latest video! 

Heading into WWDC 2017

Every year around this time Apple rumours start picking up ahead of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). WWDC tends to be more software orientated rather than hardware but minor updates to existing products are sometimes announced. That, however, doesn’t stop the rumour mill or at least the people atop it. Apple have built quite the cult following and this brings massive amounts of speculation across their entire product line.

iPhone and the car

The recent crackdown on “phoning and driving” has been driven (pardon the pun) by the disregard for the laws which were already in place, with numerous drivers continuing to text, call or even post selfies. As phones have become a more an integral part of our everyday life it seems some of us have no regard for how dangerous using a mobile device in the car can actually be.

Stress-Free Travel with Apple

I love to travel. If I’m not actually travelling, I’m planning for trips that I’ll be taking soon.

There is however, one issue with travelling. The actual getting to your destination part can be a pain. Getting to the airport two hours early, endless queues for security, staring intently at the departure board to avoid the last-minute gate change dash that leads to you to sprinting halfway across a terminal… Even finding your seat on a flight, there are a many things that can take the edge off that awesome holiday feeling.

Five Hidden Gems in Mac OS X

With iOS seemingly taking centre-stage for Apple, many people seem to have forgotten the wonders of the Mac.

Four reasons why I love my Apple Watch

A month in with Apples most personal product yet and four reasons why I love my Apple Watch.

iOS 10 Public Beta First Look

First shown during WWDC 16, iOS 10 appears to be the biggest iOS update yet, so we couldn’t wait to download the public beta onto an iPhone 6s and have a look for ourselves. So, let’s take a look!

10 ways your iPhone can help you succeed at the gym

If I'm not at work, then I'm working out. My local takeaway has taken a substantial financial hit but, fitness has now become a large part of my life.

My phone is almost as important a part of my fitness as my gym membership. I realised that I had created an ecosystem for succeeding built around my iPhone and wanted to share what I've learned about apps, built-in features and accessories which have helped me get the most out of my time in, and out of, the gym.

What is FileVault?

Apple’s forward-thinking stance on it’s users security is not new, in fact, they offered a simple way to securely encrypt a users files way back in 2003. Introduced in Mac OS 10.3, “Panther”, FileVault was fairly rudimentary by today’s standards, but it allowed users to protect their data by encrypting their home directory.

My First Mac - Clamshell iBook

The first post on how we came to the Mac, by Jonn, our Nottingham store manager on his beloved clamshell G3 iBook.

Why you're not taking your online security seriously

Our Derby store manager, Rob, is worried that you don't take your online privacy and security as seriously as you should. Read why.

Why HomeKit faces competition from a surprising place..

Why HomeKit faces competition in the "smart” home from a surprising place...

The KRCS Free Unboxing Service

We want you to love your new iPhone or iPad when you purchase it from us in store, thats why, with all new iPhone and iPad purchases from us in store, we’re now giving you a free in-store unboxing service.

The iPad, your little ones and you

Our Nottingham store manager Jonn, Dad to an very active 6 year old boy, and a little girl aged 4 (going on 16!), who both grew up with iOS from a very early age, has some great tips to share as a parent, for parents of smaller iPad users.

Your iPhone and Medical ID might save your life

Do you know that you can store and access emergency contacts and medical information on your iPhone, that can be accessed even when it is locked? A great post from Glyn on our education team.

Apple hiring AI experts

Reuters broke the story of Apple hiring 86 new staff for machine learning projects yesterday. What might that mean for iOS 9 and Apple and why you shouldn't necessarily expect an i-Robot anytime soon.

Archived 30/12/2015.