Steven Frank of Panic Software writes the piece I wish I had written about the iPad. His insights are both reasonable and shocking, and I’d say they’re spot-on. Read it.
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The iPad and the Importance of Focus
January 27, 2010 – 6:51 pm
Apple has introduced the iPad today, and it starts at only $499. I admit I thought Apple was going to go more in the direction of Inkling as I expressed earlier on this blog, but I suppose by releasing the iPad, Apple allowed it to happen, even if they didn’t do it all themselves. The [...]
Jonathan Ive Talks About Design
November 8, 2009 – 1:13 am
I am absolutely freaking out right now about how fantastic this video is. Have patience, and watch the whole thing. Once you get to the 4:40 mark, it’s all 100% pure gold wisdom. This is the secret ingredient. I cannot be any more direct than to state it that bluntly. Pay attention. Trouble seeing this [...]
The Problem with Tablets
August 11, 2009 – 4:12 pm
There are lots of rumors swirling about an Apple Tablet. It’s to Apple’s credit that people get excited about (and start reviewing) a device they’ve never seen. Maybe Apple is making one, maybe not. I have no idea. But the rumors are swirling more quickly than usual, gaining details as they go. They feel pretty [...]
iPhone OS 3.0 – Accessory Ideas
March 19, 2009 – 8:53 am
The iPhone OS 3.0 presentation that happened on Tuesday really got me thinking. There were a lot of exciting announcements that are being loudly touted by the press: the arrival of a rather elegantly designed Copy and Paste to the OS, Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) support, CalDAV support, new application payment models, and device-to-device interactivity are [...]
Josh: 1 Point
January 25, 2009 – 11:04 pm
Exhibit A: a blog entry of mine from March 2007 titled “Passive Ambient Input” Exhibit B: This Apple patent, dated July 2007. Woo! I get a “geek karma” point for that one.
PC & Mac Web Commercial: Op-ed
September 16, 2008 – 9:51 pm
I saw this clever web ad today on Engadget and I had to capture it (using ScreenFlow) and show it to you. Watch the PC & Mac Web Commercial – “Op-ed” (3.8 MB)
