Category Archives: Cupertino’s Reign

Laggards…

Posted on November 2, 2014 by John

Does anyone (ever) recall the Reagan’s Administration touting of how the ‘free-hand’ of the market was going to revolutionize America’s Telecommunications Industry? Most people might simply respond, “Me neither.” Nevertheless, hyperbole inclusive other than Ma Bell essentially being reconstituted what’s … Continue reading →

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Rent vs. Buy…

Posted on October 26, 2014 by John

If the enclosed report is actually true (leaving piracy aside) the Industry’s Titans are way behind the curve… (Source) Wired: http://goo.gl/zGrNKY

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iPRC Hack?

Posted on October 21, 2014 by John

After a few months of what was at least non-news regarding potential Chinese governmental hacking, it looks as though with the launch of iPhone 6 in the PRC that might have changed… (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/dXLWDi

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Yosemite.

Posted on October 18, 2014 by John

Despite some recent missteps (i.e., a bendable smartphone that was in all probability missed / unintended when prototyping) Apple’s latest OS X Yosemite has a chance to both change the way people work (as well as crack the coveted Enterprise … Continue reading →

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5 Hours?

Posted on October 3, 2014 by John

Either there’s an internal bug; heavy end-user demand; slow throughout and/or problematic servers… whatever the case may be, a posted 5 hour update time for a file that is less 100mg harkens back to the dial-up, analog ‘net access! Clearly, … Continue reading →

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Spinning Off / Out.

Posted on October 1, 2014 by John

Independent and/or dependent on Apple Pay, eBay’s decision to spin-off PayPal has the potential to be nothing short of a seismic within an area where America has been nothing short of inept (aside from the potential global impact!) (Source) NY … Continue reading →

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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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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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