Category Archives: Cupertino’s Reign

NFC (Now For Certain?)

Posted on September 5, 2014 by John

If Apple does actually embed NFC (near-field communication) in iPhone 6 it could be a game-changer particularly for the American market (which lags woefully behind Asia / Europe in this respect). (Source) IBT: http://goo.gl/p1aA6h

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No Surprise.

Posted on September 4, 2014 by John

Unfortunately, as the ‘cloud’ becomes more ubiquitous leaked photos (actually, stolen and/or appropriated via hacking, etc.) aside from other security-related issues are in all probability likely to continue to increase. The challenge is not just what any given firm does … Continue reading →

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Only ‘Time’ Will Tell…

Posted on August 28, 2014 by John

If Apple’s recent hiring spree of ex-fashion industry veterans and not-out-of-the-gates-just-yet-as-they-want-to-get-it-right approach coupled with the on-going rumors that September 9th is the actual release date of iWatch – the company could have a bonafide hit on their hands. (Source) The … Continue reading →

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‘Get a Grip’

Posted on July 25, 2014 by John

Apple’s Tablet dominance is slipping (which should really come as little / no surprise given all of the ‘me-too’ alternatives that have entered the market space since said devices’ introduction). (Source) PC World: http://goo.gl/mUiFK4

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Pick One

Posted on July 15, 2014 by John

Apple & IBM’s (announced) alliance is: a) Success b) Selling Out c) Spin d) Unknown e) All (Source) Computer World: http://goo.gl/tPGbGo

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‘Stab-Proof?’

Posted on July 8, 2014 by John

Macabre references aside, Apple apparently has spent roughly $600 billion (yes, Billion) dollars buying sapphire in order to replace their current Gorilla-Glass offering (in advance of releasing the latest / greatest iPhone). Just think how far this amount of money and … Continue reading →

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Ahoy!

Posted on June 16, 2014 by John

Well, not exactly… Following his predecessor is NO easy task. Nevertheless, Tim (Captain) Cook (as his is sometimes known) has done an admirable (no pun intended) job of re-modeling Apple (post-Jobs). (Source) NY Times: http://goo.gl/h1p9hV

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Foundational Tweaks.

Posted on June 2, 2014 by John

Apple’s (annual) WWDC seemingly took a page from DropBox and WhatsApp’s playbook(s)… which supposedly were launched as a precursor to rumored devices (slated for later in 2014). (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/RuR0tC

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Legitimizing Jailbreaking.

Posted on May 31, 2014 by John

Enclosed is a Top Ten list of suggestions for Apple to co-opt / include in iOS8. (Source) Venture Beat: http://goo.gl/j7Q4fB

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The ‘Beats’ Go On…

Posted on May 28, 2014 by John

With another rumor proving inevitable, Apple’s purchase of Beats for $3B raises the question (yet again): has Cupertino become the new Redmond? (Source) Rolling Stone: http://goo.gl/JU55Nc

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