Archives - Posts written in December, 2008
2008 in review: Most popular Macworld storiesPosted December 31st
“A look at the 15 most popular stories, in terms of traffic, on Macworld.com in 2008.
Ten Apple products Jobs had nothing to do withPosted December 31st
“Filed under: Hardware, iPod Family, Apple, iPhone, Apple TV
This is very interesting -- while investors and consumers alike are panicking every time someone says "Jobs" and "sick" in the same sentence, MacLife has decided to take a more optimistic view of the prospect of His Steveness leaving the company, by compiling a nice list of ten Apple products they say Jobs had nothing at all to do with. As you probably already know, Steve left the company once before, from 1985 to 1996, and during that time, while Steve was working on NeXTstep (which would eventually become OS X), Apple didn't exactly sit on its laurels.The Newton is first and foremost, and while some may laugh at the handwriting recognition, let's not forget that it can still do things the iPhone can't. And while many of Apple's products were finalized under Jobs' watch, their beginnings come from before his return: the Powerbook, Macintosh TV (which could definitely be seen as a precursor for the AppleTV), and the Power Macintosh were all released without Jobs. Even among the most faithful Apple fans, you have to agree that Apple is willing to get wacky without Jobs to squelch some really crazy ideas: the Twentieth Anniversary Mac, the eMate, and the adjustable keyboard are all examples of that.Of course, you could definitely argue that Apple's most popular products (iPods, the iPhone, the MacBook lines) wouldn't have happened without Jobs. But there's something to be said for Apple sans Jobs, too. "The Power to Be Your Best" might not be quite as memorable as "Think Different," but it's got its own charm.
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2008 in review: ApplePosted December 31st
“It was a good year for Apple. From strong Mac sales, to the iPhone 3G success and some good moves for iTunes, Apple made the most of 2008.
MacRumors: iPhone (Nano?), Smaller Shuffle and Cheaper MacBook in 2009?Posted December 31st
“ Craig Berger, an analyst with Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co, reported today that Apple is getting ready to introduce a "lower-cost version" of the iPhone."Some call this device the iPhone nano," Berger wrote in a research note. " W... ”
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2008 in review: The year’s Top 10 storiesPosted December 31st
“Plenty of stories made the rounds through the Mac universe in 2008. Here’s one man’s take on the ten biggest stories of the year.
Best App Ever Awards recognize best iPhone apps of 2008Posted December 31st
“The 2008 Best App Ever Awards recognize the best iPhone applications of the year in a staggering 34 categories.
Review: Rolando for iPhonePosted December 31st
“Strong graphics, clever sound effects, and reliance upon the iPhone’s unique features make this side-scrolling action game from Ngmoco an ideal app for your iPhone or iPod touch.
2008 in review: Mac developers who made newsPosted December 31st
“While Apple tends to dominate any discussion of the big news events in the Mac market, plenty of developers make headlines of their own. Peter Cohen looks at some of the big third-party newsmakers from the past year.
Review: iPhone games for small kidsPosted December 31st
“An iPhone or iPod touch is a great tool for keeping the young ones amused when you’re running errands, so it makes sense to invest in a few kid-friendly games. Jeff Merron looks at three, with Disney Fairies Fly soaring above the other options.
Five top tips for new iPhone usersPosted December 30th
“Get a brand new iPhone for Christmas? Here are a handful of our top tips to help you make the most of it.