“Computers Are Like a Bicycle For Our Minds.”
via kottke in a roundabout way.
via kottke in a roundabout way.
I find it absolutely amazing that even after Apple has proven itself over and over and OVER again at being fantastic at what they do, there is doubt about this company being the ideal catalyst for “people being in love with their content.” I just don’t get it.
“Apple would prefer not to do this,” McQuivey continued. “But it just doesn’t have the leverage it once did. Apple can’t dictate terms or position itself as a digital savior.”
Read the entire Media Maverick story here.
If you manage to make it to the bottom of the article, you’ll be rewarded with this gem: “By pioneering (the apps), Apple is stuck doing what’s right for consumers.”
(head explodes…)
This is one of the original Lisa interface mockups. How awesome is it that they took “screenshots” with a Polaroid? Read more
This short article by Neven Mrgan reminded me of something I was always going to mention. The iPhone voice recognition system is not perfect, – but it’s the very first time I’ve ever used speech to control a device where I felt like it worked. From hands free calling, to picking playlists, it’s actually improved my life. For the record, I wholeheartedly second Neven’s additions of these new commands:
And I’d like to add to the list:
Although the music selection is fantastically implemented, I always have to do a hack playlist to get an audiobook to play.