Monthly Archives: December 2012

Remembering before the Apple Retail Stores

John Gruber on the way that people got the Apple retail stores 100% wrong: The first is that Edwards wasn’t out on a limb. In the investor and general tech press, it was common at the outset to believe that … Continue reading

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Windows 8 PCs jump straight down to the bargain basement

Joe Wilcox has been scouting his local Best Buy, and found a distinct lack of excitement over Windows 8 PCs, which are already on sale at bargain prices: I know people shop for deals during the holidays, but if Windows … Continue reading

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In which someone may be switching to Android (Or, a classic case of Geek Itch)

At Techpinions, Patrick Moorhead is pondering leaving the iPhone, and switching to Android. But take a look at the language that Patrick uses: With Android’s “Butter” introduced at this year’s Google I/O, the feel is nearly as good as iOS… … Continue reading

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Will bringing Office to the iPad kill Surface RT?

Amidst all the talk of the Microsoft Office apps coming to the iPad, there hasn’t been much thought about what bringing the apps to the iPad means to Microsoft’s long-term future. Peter Bright of Ars Technica thinks that Microsoft is … Continue reading

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Microsoft Skydrive causes friction between Apple and Microsoft

Apple and Microsoft are going head to head over the future of Microsoft Skydrive, according to AllThingsD: “Sources familiar with ongoing negotiations between Apple and Microsoft tell AllThingsD that the companies are at loggerheads not over the 30 percent commission Apple … Continue reading

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The Republic of Samsung

Is Samsung price fixing? The Washington Post certainly thinks so: “That sentiment has intensified in recent years, a period during which Samsung has obstructed price-fixing investigations — drawing only minor fines — and seen its chairman indicted for financial crimes, only … Continue reading

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What, exactly, is Android?

Toward a More Informed Discussion on Android | TechPinions: “Android is in no way shape or form the same as OS X, Windows, iOS, Windows Phone, or RIM’s Blackberry OS. When we speak of those operating systems we are speaking … Continue reading

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Why the Windows brand has been extended a step too far

Harry McCracken thinks that, despite the potential confusion, Windows is still the best name for Windows: “But here’s the thing: Moving away from the Windows name, either swiftly or slowly, won’t fix any of these issues. Windows Phone has had … Continue reading

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The finest explanation of how Samsung works

The Economist gives a fantastic insight into what makes Samsung successful. Hint: it’s not being innovative in terms of technology: Samsung’s successes come from spotting areas that are small but growing fast. Ideally the area should also be capital-intensive, making … Continue reading

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Using reversible user options for interface design

One of the general principles of user interface design should be that when a user has to choose an option, it should be easily reversible – and it should be obvious how to do so. Take a look at this … Continue reading

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