About this blog
I would not have ever though of myself as a 'blogger'.
I enjoy a number of things and believe that I have learned and grown in my experiences over the years so in the spirit of sharing, I thought a blog would be an interesting way to give my thoughts and views on all things I find interesting.
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I Keep Finding Myself Wanting to Hear – “And Now, Just One More Thing”
Posted on October 28, 2012 | No CommentsWhat a year it has been! Three major Apple events, two Google events, an Amazon event and the introduction of a new tablet player, Microsoft. -
Apple Wins Big! Samsung Infringes on Apple Patents – Jury Awards $1B in Damages
Posted on August 24, 2012 | No CommentsIn what was stated to be the biggest patent trial in history, Apple has a clear win against Samsung in a California trial today. Samsung has been ordered to pay damages of over a $1B to Apple. -
Apple vs. Samsung – Trial of the Decade
Posted on August 8, 2012 | No CommentsYou know that you have achieved notoriety when you garner the attention of the late night talk shows. Well, in the case of the Apple vs. Samsung patent trial currently underway in California, Conan O'Brien has indeed taken notice. -
iOS 6.0 Beta 3 – Maps Application now support Turn-by-turn in Canada
Posted on July 17, 2012 | No CommentsiOS 6.0 Beta 3 was released to developers on Monday by Apple. With the release, a fully capable turn-by-turn GPS is now fully functional in the Maps application. -
The New iPad – First Impressions
Posted on March 17, 2012 | No CommentsApple is a logistics and marketing machine. The new iPad went on pre-sale the day it was announced, March 7th 2012. It become available to the general public on March 16th. Apple made sure, at least in my case, to have my new iPad delivered to me on the same day it was released. While this may be subtle, the pure logic of this does not escape me. -
“Siri, why do some people not understand what ‘beta’ means?”
Posted on November 20, 2011 | 3 CommentsI have heard a number of complaints since Apple shipped the 4S with Siri. Apple took the unusual stop of releasing a innovative and amazing new service, Siri, but also clearly indicated it was 'beta'. -
Siri Poses Significant Threat to Google – It’s True!
Posted on November 4, 2011 | No CommentsSiri is going to be revolutionary. As it matures and as more and more people understand what it is all about and what you can do with it, Apple will effectively cut Google out of a lot of search based Ads and revenue. People will naturally ask Siri their questions and Siri will obediently and gladly respond with the answers - not referencing Google at all.