Steve Jobs Knew
As the hype surrounding the iPhone 4 antenna issue grew to outside the Apple campus, I’m guessing that Steve Jobs only had to think for about 12 seconds on how to turn this into a marketing opportunity. Sure, they waited a while to execute, but this was not going to end with a recall. Ever.
Think about it: now, instead of just getting an iPhone 4, you also get a free case… IF you order...
Google Chrome – Day 1 – Trial Run is Over
I thought I would give Google Chrome a trial run on my MacBook Pro for a week after hearing how speedy it was, but I’ve had a change of plans.
The trial is over in only one day; I’m hooked.
It renders pages significantly faster than my copy of Firefox, and seems just a little bit snappier than Safari. Though I’ve probably slowed Firefox down with addons, I’m hoping that Chrome...
iPhone 4: Drool-Worthy
The Atlantic Wire has a good summary of the reasons that the iPhone 4 looks to be a worthy upgrade. Time to start a new budget envelope. Now to just talk AT&T into letting me restart this contract.
This hi-res image gives some idea of how improved the resolution is on the new iPhone. Nice and crisp:
Usable Apps Weekly
Please welcome Jason Morales, 98 Pound Geekling’s first staff member. He’s working for zero pay, but he is excited to be our new “Apps Pimp” (yes, that’s his official title), whose primary mission is to tell me about apps that I can’t live without for at least a week or so. Jason’s iPhone 3GS is currently home to a legendary amount of apps, 90% of which he...
The iPad Will Change the PC Landscape
Remember 2001, when Steve Jobs unveiled the iPod? At the time, there was a mixed response, just as there has been with the iPad. Check out the negative (and some juvenile) comments you’ll find in this forum from the day the iPod came out in October 2001:
“iPoop… iCry. I was so hoping for something more.”
“Great just what the world needs, another freaking MP3 player....
Apple Announces iPad as ‘Latest Creation’
Apple announced the iPad tablet device on Wednesday at a special event in San Francisco. The tablet is an effort to fill the gap between the iPhone and iPod Touch and the MacBook. At first impression, it appears to fill that void nicely.
The Specs
The iPad is a half-inch thick, weighs 1.5 pounds, and looks like an large iPhone, including the signature home button. The aluminum bezel and glass...
Live Updates From Today’s Apple Announcement
Thinking of coming to 98PoundGeekling.com for live updates from Apple’s big announcement today? Bad call.
I’ll be over at Gizmodo following the announcement there. The event starts at 10:00 a.m. Pacific., 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
Head over to Gizmodo for live updates. Then come back here for some post coverage tomorrow!
Is The End Near for Apple’s Exclusive Contract with AT&T?
The first question during the Q&A of Apple’s Conference Call on Monday went straight to the question of whether or not AT&T would remain an exclusive carrier for service on the iPhone. It’s an important question, since Apple is bound by contract to miss a huge portion of the market, thanks to their firm handshake with AT&T.
Tim Cook, Apple’s COO, had an indirect answer...
New Apple Tablet Dancing With Verizon?
When a web site gets an exclusive on a rumor, it’s almost comical. ”We are the only ones bringing you this report that may or may not be true. So stay tuned… it gets better!”
TheStreet.com is reporting on an alleged partnership between Apple and Verizon for a device that allegedly has phone capability and is allegedly being announced by Apple next week. I love rumors...
iPhone OS 4.0 Wish List
BoyGenius is reporting that they have “some exclusive iPhone OS 4.0 details” from one of their trusted inside sources. Sounds like it will be a significant upgrade which may give a fresh feel to 3G and 3GS iPhones.
If I could ask Apple for only one thing, I would vote for an improved navigation method for getting to the many apps on my phone. Some users like myself have nearly 100 apps...
