Category Archives: Cupertino’s Reign

‘Cider’ Please.

Posted on May 19, 2014 by John

Postgraduate researchers (at Columbia) have developed software allowing Apple and Google apps to run side-by-side (on the same devices). (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/qfE9aD

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Truce.

Posted on May 17, 2014 by John

In a (rather) sudden, about-face, Apple and Google have agreed “to end all mobile technology patent litigation…” and pick-up the tab for all expenses after “the dismissal is final at the district court level.” (Source) Jurist: http://goo.gl/waL8wv

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Freeway Jam

Posted on March 3, 2014 by John

Leaving aside Climate Change (which is not something that can really be overlooked) with 80 million new vehicles sold yearly, it was inevitable that Apple would debut CarPlay. What wasn’t so obvious is that Ferrari, Mercedes and Volvo would be … Continue reading →

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Be Gone!

Posted on March 2, 2014 by John

It’s a breath of fresh air (no pun intended) to see both ‘Captain Cook’ take a stand as well as to tell climate-change deniers to rid themselves of Apple’s stock (he just might be the first CEO of a top Fortune … Continue reading →

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Matchmaking.

Posted on February 19, 2014 by John

Apple & Tesla’s rumored tie-up smacks of two things (at a minimum): a) market-fueled speculation; and, b) Apple’s continued ascension to the status of Microsoft (as a bloated firm that’s now seemingly got their hands in as many pies as … Continue reading →

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Our ‘Ap’t Future.

Posted on February 16, 2014 by John

Apple’s rumored effort to develop a heart attack prediction device could go a long way towards making this sort of device and proactive orientation towards addressing / preventing, etc. such medical conditions more acceptable. Conversely, it could also introduce another … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by John

30 years ago today – Mac was unveiled… and, the world was forever changed! (Source) Register UK: http://goo.gl/oT5Skd

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An Isolated Incident?

Posted on December 26, 2013 by John

The fine Taiwan leveled against Apple (for fixing iPhone pricing) could be a one-off and/or the tip-of-the-iceberg regarding the firm’s global policies. (Source) Financial Times: http://goo.gl/0OfhHg

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weEverything

Posted on December 7, 2013 by John

iEverything. While a viable technology, NFC has yet to gain widespread acceptance (due to privacy issues / lack of manufacturer focus and commercial acceptance, etc. amongst other factors) Apple’s iBeacon and iWallet look to be the firm’s attempt at both … Continue reading →

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Monopolistic Licensing.

Posted on November 30, 2013 by John

According to the enclosed report, even when any given consumer doesn’t purchase an iPhone, Apple’s secret deals with mobile carriers are akin to a tax that users of said carriers’ network wind up paying! (Source) Register UK: http://goo.gl/WIzCPK

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