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“Computers Are Like a Bicycle For Our Minds.”

Joe — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:08:25 +0000

via kottke in a roundabout way.

What Else Does Apple Have to Do?

Kristin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:27:56 +0000

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…)

We Almost Had Scrollbars on the Left.

Joe — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:17:35 +0000

This is one of the original Lisa interface mockups. How awesome is it that they took “screenshots” with a Polaroid? Read more

One More iPhone Voice Command.

Joe — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:00:08 +0000

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:

“What time is it?”
“New voice memo”

And I’d like to add to the list:

“Play Audiobook:”

Although the music selection is fantastically implemented, I always have to do a hack playlist to get an audiobook to play.