Monthly Archives: September 2014

Civil Unrest.

Posted on September 29, 2014 by John

As Hong Kong’s (current) tumult continues, it will be interesting to see how long Mainland China will be able to block / suppress relevant (media) reporting aside from Social Networked feeds abounding.

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Social Blackout.

Posted on September 28, 2014 by John

In light of the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, it will be interesting to see the degree that the ‘Great Firewall of China’ will be circumvented regarding the nation’s official media blackout on said civil unrest.

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iPrototype.

Posted on September 27, 2014 by John

While it’s arguably impossible to factor in every possible scenario / variable, etc. – akin to ‘Antenna-gate’ – Apple just might have ‘Bend-gate’ on their hands with their latest release…

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Bend Resistance?

Posted on September 25, 2014 by John

In light of Apple’s reported iPhone 6 (unintended / unwanted) bending, just how soon will an OEM case be released that mitigates said issue?

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1st World Bulges.

Posted on September 24, 2014 by John

As many OECD citizens battle an expanding waistline another challenge is upon them – a larger iPhone 6 that does not fit in their pockets! Albeit tragic, owners of said firm’s main rival clearly have a ‘leg-up’ (so to speak) … Continue reading →

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Well Done!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by John

Congratulations to India regarding the nation’s (thus far) successful Mars probe orbit!

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Crashed Apps?

Posted on September 23, 2014 by John

Yes, there’s an iOS(8) for that… Demonstrating and proving once again just how challenging it is to upgrade software whereas it is simultaneously backward / forward compatible. (Source) Chicago Tribune: http://goo.gl/Pi3VvJ

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Happy Autumn.

Posted on September 21, 2014 by John
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iOS8.

Posted on September 21, 2014 by John

It ‘eight’ up the already limited space that Apple provides on their handsets… The firm just wants everyone to simply upgrade to a new device (without actually coming out and stating this explicitly?) (Source) Computer World: http://goo.gl/m5HYtg

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Battle Lines Drawn.

Posted on September 18, 2014 by John

With two major rivals introducing default encryption (amongst others) expect at least the following: a) the never-ending saga of hackers attempting to break said systems; and, b) (at a minimum) the unfortunate reality (as it now stands) of the American … Continue reading →

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