Archive | February, 2009
Tech writers and multi-touch madness
Daniel Eran Dilger has an interesting article up over at Roughly Drafted where he discusses just how ridiculous the discussion over Apple “patenting multi-touch” has become. Despite what some tech writers and websites would have you believe, Apple has never claimed or attempted to patent multi-touch technology, and in fact, the technology has been around […]
Continue reading...Flashback: Steve Jobs introduces the iTunes Music Store [Video]
14. February 2009
Check out this video from 2003 of Steve Jobs introducing the iTunes Music Store. Jobs is at his best, and does a masterful job of really selling the idea of the iTunes Store. In regards to quality of presentation, it’s clearly one of Jobs’ best performances, rivaling the announcement of the iPhone in 2007.
Continue reading...Quick Thought on Microsoft’s Retail Strategy
14. February 2009
One point lost in the discussion about Microsoft’s recent decision to enter the retail market is how exactly they’re going to make any money. Even assuming that crowds swarm to these stores, how can Microsoft make money selling Dell and HP computers? Again, when you own 90+ percent of the computer market, the best you […]
Continue reading...51% of all smartphone web traffic comes from iPhones
14. February 2009
New data released by AdMob indicates that 51% of all web requests from smartphones come from iPhones. ArsTechnica reports: For those curious, AdMob doesn’t measure raw market share. Instead, it measures the percentage of 2.9 billion ad requests that come from a particular device for ads served via one of its 6,000 or so network […]
Continue reading...Apple lobbies against efforts to create DMCA exemption for iPhone jailbreakers
13. February 2009
ArsTechnica has an interesting article highlighting Apple’s attempts to convince the Copyright Office to not issue an exemption to the Digital Millenium Copyright Act for individuals who jailbreak their iPhone. On the other side of the coin is the EEF (Electronic Fronteir Foundation) which is “pushing hard” for the exemption. Every three years, the Copyright […]
Continue reading...Microsoft plans to open up its own retail stores
12. February 2009
I know what you’re thinking, but don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong with your eyes. CNBC is reporting that Microsoft is planning on opening up its own line of Microsoft branded stores in an attempt to emulate the success of Apple’s retail stores. Microsoft’s new endeavor seems to raise more questions than it answers, and it’s […]
Continue reading...Apple Stores begin to focus on Software for the iPhone and iPod Touch
12. February 2009
In a bid to further showcase software for the iPhone and iPod Touch, Apple is planning to load up its display of iPhone’s and iPod Touch’s with 25 of the most popular titles from a number of different app categories. AppleInsider reports: Specifically, those familiar with the new format say iPod touch demo units will […]
Continue reading...Leaked photos of Apple’s next-gen iPhone?
12. February 2009
Leaked photos purporting to be Apple’s next gen iPhone emerged earlier today on MacRumors and iPodObserver. The images, if accurate, reveal a new textured matte finish for the iPhone that not only looks sleek, but should also make it easier to grip in ones hand. Check out the photos below courtesy of MacRumors.
Continue reading...Wednesday Night Link Roundup
11. February 2009
Anti-Bootlegging Measures and the iPhone App Store – Daring Fireball The race to kill the MacBook Air is on – TG Daily Is iPhone the new super platform? – CasualGaming iPhone Push Notification Server tied to Snow Leopard – AppleInsider RIM Stock Plumments on Earnings Outlook – CNBC
Continue reading...Apple planning to add remote streaming capability to iTunes?
11. February 2009
As users continue to download media content from iTunes in increasingly large numbers, the ability to sync all of that content onto your iPhone and iPod Touch is becoming more problematic. The largest capacity iPhone currently checks in at 16 GB, but for most people, that’s not even large enough to accommodate a relatively decent […]
Continue reading...Palm CEO downplays potential patent dispute with Apple
11. February 2009
Palm CEO Ed Colligan said today that Palm doesn’t envision running into any legal trouble with Apple over their implementation of multi-touch in the upcoming Palm Pre. If you recall, Tim Cook noted at Apple’s last earnings conference call that Apple would vigorously defend its IP, and the blogosphere quickly jumped on that statement and […]
Continue reading...Hilarious cartoon of an iPhone attending a cellphone reunion
11. February 2009
Check out this hilarious video from the creative guys over at CollegeHumor.
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15. February 2009
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