Posts Tagged ‘Apple
First Thoughts on the iPad
Yesterday, after the Apple presentation “Come See Our Latest Creation,” geeks and bloggers worldwide took to their medium of choice to complain about the underwhelming iPad and its impending failure. I’ve seen all sorts of arguments for why this device will fail, but I’m convinced that this device is going to make them all [...]
Message To Apple Fanboys From Jason Calacanis
It’s MY iPhone, Apple!
Why is it that I can connect my iPhone to my work computer and stream music over the air from my home computer to my speakers at work and be legit, but I can’t have my iPhone look like this without breaking the iPhone terms of service? It’s my phone, Apple. Let me control it.
How Apple Can Win Me Back
At Kroc’s request, I’m compiling a list of what Apple will have to do to win me back. It’s not a long list, and it may not be exhaustive (meaning I may arbitrarily add more to it), but here goes:
It’s time to regulate App Store approval process. Consistency and transparency needs to be key. I’m [...]
I’m Kicking the Apple Habit
I just sent this letter to Apple via their feedback form. Those of you that know me know that this is a big deal for me.
I am the owner of many generations of Apple products. From iBooks to Macbook Pros, Macbooks to multiple iMacs, multiple Airport Extremes, Airport Express, AppleTV, every generation of iPhone, [...]
Features I’d Like to See in iPhone OS 4.0
So here’s the day: WWDC 2009 keynote, and we’re discussing iPhone OS 3.0. But there are still some major things I think are missing from the iPhone. Here they are, in no particular order:
Wireless Sync
Apple is the king of “no wires.” They did everything wireless first. But the iPhone still needs a wire to sync. [...]
iPhone OS 3.0 to include “Jibbler” voice control
Slashgear, and many other sites, are today posting a story about “Jibbler,” the alleged code-name of the voice control subsystem present in iPhone OS 3.0. If this is the case, let me gently and professionally say “HALLE-FRICKIN-LUJAH!”
It’s about time the most amazing and groundbreaking mobile device ever had a proper hands-free solution.
iPhone OS 3.0: Details Coming March 17
I called iPhone OS 3.0 a few months ago. I said we should expect the next release of iPhone firmware to be a revamped version 3.0. I still feel fairly confident in my predictions: I still think we’ll see cut-copy-and-paste, better app management, and better enterprise management.
I’m still convinced that we will not see MMS, [...]
Sue? Sigh… I Say You’ll See It Soon
Someone is going to sue Apple in the not-too-distant future for their inconsistent and subjective App Store approval process. I think they violate many anti-competitive practices. It’s crazy to think that Apple has gone this long selectively allowing certain apps, all the while only defining guidelines for inclusion nebulously, and only considering applications after [...]
iPhone OS 3.0
I haven’t heard much about what to expect in iPhone OS 2.3. A quick Googling of the term, as of today, yields nothing of value, other than speculation. iPhone 2.2 came out in November, almost 2 months ago. Since we haven’t heard anything about 2.3, that leaves just a few possibilities.
First, it’s [...]
