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Why developers prefer the iPhone, and why Android and RIM face an uphill battle
I came across this quote from Cosential that captures the essence of why many developers are starting to prefer coding for the iPhone. “In learning about development for the Blackbery platforms, we have to create a build for each phone and each network. As a developer, I just can’t afford it. Most of my customers […]
Continue reading...Why the iPhone doesn’t need to compete with the Nintendo DS or Sony PSP
24. November 2008
There’s an article over at RedHerring which argues that the hype surrounding the iPhone and iPod Touch as gaming devices is just that, hype. The article points out that while the gaming experience on the iPhone is superior compared to that of other smartphones, it still lags way behind the gaming capabilities of the Nintendo […]
Continue reading...5 Apple rumors that never came true
18. November 2008
Did you hear that Steve Jobs is starting a band and is going to force all iTunes users to download his bands’ songs? I just hope that I can catch them on tour before Steve Jobs is rushed to the hospital for an emergency voice box transplant! Everyone loves a good Apple rumor, but hindsight […]
Continue reading...Old school Steve Jobs flicks off IBM
17. November 2008
Given the recent litigation involving I.B.M. and new Apple-hire Mark Papermaster, I wouldn’t be surprised if Jobs still feels the same way about Big Blue. This photo was taken in mid-Manhattan sometime in the early 80’s. And check it out, no black turtleneck!
Continue reading...What’s the most downloaded catalog song in iTunes history?
8. November 2008
What’s the most downloaded catalog track in iTunes history? Before you jump out your seat and guess ‘Jack Johnson’, keep in mind that a catalog track refers to a song released in the pre-digital era, but later re-released as a digital download. So any guesses? Here’s a hint: think Power Ballads. Well, it turns out […]
Continue reading...The problem with Microsoft’s “I’m a PC” campaign
3. November 2008
Whether you like Microsoft’s new ad campaign or not, user submitted content is always risky. Take the picture below for example. It’s an actual still from a multimedia “I’m a PC” ad that Microsoft is running across a variety of websites. The caption for the photo is, “I’m a PC, and I live for today”. […]
Continue reading...The significance of App stores in the effort to de-throne the iPhone
21. October 2008
As BlackBerry prepares to release the much talked about touchscreen BlackBerry Storm, it’s also preparing to launch its own app store that it hopes will rival the offerings of the iPhone. As smartphones become more and more popular, companies are scrambling to bring their own versions of touchscreen phones to the market. Inevitably, smarthphones will […]
Continue reading...The Psystar Myth – Not as cheap as advertised
19. October 2008
Earlier today, I came across an ad for Psystar which was advertising a 2GHZ computer running OS X with 2GB of Ram for only $554. Psystar likes to market itself as a cheaper alternative to Apple, but a closer look reveals that a Pystar computer running OS X isn’t as cheap as Psystar would lead […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs Drinking Game
13. October 2008
The upcoming Apple media event should be pretty interesting, but why settle for interesting when you can have exciting? Sure, Apple is expected to unveil a slew of new and upgraded notebooks, and that’s all well and good, but not everyone gets excited about new laptops. So what’s a casual citizen to do? Well, like […]
Continue reading...The significance of Apple’s product placement
2. October 2008
Anyone who caught the season premieres of “The Office” and “Heroes” on NBC might have noticed the conspicuous product placement of Apple products. On “The Office”, Jim and Pam video-chatted on a MacBook Pro, while on “Heroes”, Hiro Nakamura and his dad both had offices equipped with new iMacs perched on top of their desks. […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs Health – Evidence of Stock Manipulation?
17. September 2008
A little more than a month ago , the New York Post ran an article about the health of Steve Jobs just as Apple was set to announce its Q3 earnings. As a direct result, the issue came up during Apple's conference call and Apple's stock subsequently fell over 10% (compounded in part by low Q4 guidance from Apple). Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of
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27. November 2008
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