Michael deAgonia
Contributing Writer
Michael deAgonia, a contributing writer for Computerworld, is a computer consultant and technology geek who has been working on computers since 1993, with an emphasis on Macs, macOS, and iOS.
Review: The iPhone 7 Plus is the best iPhone yet
Even without an audio jack, the iPhone 7 Plus is packed with a host of new features, top-notch specs and welcome updates.
Hands on: ‘Siri, what’s new in macOS Sierra?’
Sierra, the new version of Apple's macOS operating system, offers a number of new features, including its voice-activated assistant Siri.
Hands on: WatchOS 3 is the OS Apple always intended
Apple’s watchOS 3 marks the company’s third attempt to provide a satisfying user experience -- and this time, it works.
Reading the Apple tea leaves for what's coming this fall
August represents the summer doldrums between the Worldwide Developer's Conference and September -- when new hardware and OSes arrive. Time to look at what Apple's up to.
Siri takes control as Apple's macOS Sierra beta arrives
The public beta of macOS Sierra arrived today for early-bird testers who want to try out the new desktop operating system. The biggest change? The arrival of Siri.
Review: DJI’s Phantom 4 drone makes high-flying tech easier (video)
DJI’s new Phantom 4 drone makes high-flying tech easier with a variety of new features that will attract both experts and beginners.
5 things to consider before you buy a new MacBook
Apple's newly updated MacBook line packs a lot punch in an ultra-thin case. But it may not be for every road warrior.
Hands on: The iPhone SE -- a classic design with modern hardware
Apple's new iPhone SE offers the latest smartphone technologies in a smaller, 4-in. size that will appeal to users who don't big phones.
Deep-dive review: For the iPad Pro, smaller is big
Apple's latest iPad Pro, the new 9.7-in. model, not only gets many of the architecture advances from the larger version, but also a better camera and what may be Apple's most advanced display yet.
Why I don't subscribe to Apple Music
Armed with a library of more than 30 million songs, a 24-hour radio station and a potential audience of hundreds of millions, Apple Music seemed like a sure thing for music fans. Not me.
Apple delivers a 'significant' update with iOS 9.3
After releasing seven developer betas and several public betas, Apple on Monday released a noteworthy update to iOS 9, pushing out iOS 9.3 to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users.
Hands on: Up in the air with two 'flying camera' drones
The Chroma 4K quadcopter and the Dragonfly from SimToo both do much the same thing: They're great at shooting high-def aerial video. But one basically flies itself and the other gives you more manual control. Here's a look at them...
In Depth: A month with the iPad Pro
The first version of Apple's tablets to go bigger rather than smaller is fast, responsive, lasts all day on battery, and lets you do more in ways an iPad has never before offered.
Hands on: A month with Apple’s 4K 21.5-in. iMac
The biggest difference in this year’s refreshed entry-level iMac is easy to see: It’s the new 4K screen, which brings a stunning high-resolution Retina display to the pricier 21.5-in. model. But to get the most from the iMac, you’ll...
First impressions: The iPad Pro is 'wicked fast'
The iPad Pro is the biggest thing to happen to Apple's iPad lineup. Yes, that’s a pun, but it's also true.
The ups and downs of two DJI Phantom drones
Aerial video and photography is growing ever more popular as drones become ever more sophisticated. Here's a detailed look at two Phantom drones from DJI with a focus on just what they can do.
First look: The new iPhone 6S Plus impresses
From the faster new A9 chip to updated cameras, a faster Touch ID system and a new pressure-sensitive multitouch display, the latest iPhone represents more than a typical evolutionary update.
Review: WatchOS 2 offers timely (and needed) tweaks
Apple has finally introduced watchOS2, an OS update for its Watch that delivers new watch faces and new features like Time Travel and Nightstand mode.
How to ditch the iOS 9 preview and go back to iOS 8
For iPhone users who took the plunge into the iOS 9 beta program and have now decided they prefer the more stable iOS 8, there's good news. You can roll back your iPhone's operating system. Here's how.