Category Archives: Apple/iPod
Jump-Starting the iPod Touch
Apparently, there’s now software to turn an iPod Touch into a virtual phone, although it’s not clear about how to incorporate a microphone. A couple of thoughts: it’s curious that there isn’t more of a hacker culture surrounding the iPod … Continue reading
How Low Can the iPhone Go?
Rumors have it – actually the Boy Genius Report – suggests you may soon be able to buy an 4GB iPhone for $99 (and a two-year contract) At $99, how can you go wrong given the iPhone is the world’s … Continue reading
Lots of Sweet iPhone Candy
According to 148Apps, 10,000 applications have now been launched for the iPhone. The ability to personalize the iPhone and extend its functionality is the iPhone’s “killer app”. I do wonder, however, how many of the applications that people happily download … Continue reading
The iPhone is Recession-Proof
As the economic turbulence hits home and people start to pay more attention to their finances, it will be interesting to see if iPhone sales remain unscathed. My take is that growth may not be as spectacular but strong demand … Continue reading
Who’s the Next Steve Jobs?
Silicon Valley Insider had an intriguing comment about the future of Steve Jobs: Steve and Apple need to find a clear, strong No. 2 soon, and then Steve needs to start sharing the stage with him or her. Is it … Continue reading
The Apple-RIM Wars Officially Begins
Apple being Apple, there is no lack of coverage about Apple’s fiscal fourth-quarter results – the highlights being the sale of 11 million iPods, 6.8 million iPhones and 2.6 million Mac computers. Within the press release, one sentence jumped out … Continue reading
