The Patent War Continues…

So, Google just bought Motorola. For USD $12.5 Billion.

Never one mind the implications for Motorola’s devices, the upcoming Droid Bionic, the next Nexus device, etc., and focus on what this buyout really means. This is a throwback to the nuclear arms race, or in other words, mutually assured destruction, by means of software patents.

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iPhone 4 Woes

The iPhone 4 is out, and it’s not exactly what I’d call flawless… [...]

This Shouldn’t be a Surprise to Anyone…

Gizmodo Banned From WWDC.

iTunes Stupidity

iTunes frustrations, part 3103942029 [...]

The App Store: Getting Out of Hand

More problems with Apple’s iPhone SDK, App Store rejections, and new competition from Google’s Android. [...]

iTunes 8 Frustrations

iTunes 8 has been with us for 9 days now, and I’m finding some of the changes in it to be a tad frustrating.

First and foremost, why did Apple remove the “Browse” button from the application entirely? In case you don’t recall the browse button, here are some previous incarnations:

Browse Button in [...]

Microsoft: We Have No Clue What We’re Doing.

Seinfeld Out, Desperate Housewife In — Microsoft’s ad campaigns simply aren’t working. [...]

Sorry John

Apple’s new MacBooks are coming out in less than a month, and the introductory line is looking decidedly professional. So what’s going to happen to the Pro moniker? [...]

Why the Apple App Store is Worthless.

The Apple Application Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch has become laughable, nearly overnight. [...]