Author Archives: MG Siegler
In The Age Of Cloud Music, The iPod Nano Endures — But For How Long?
I remember my favorite Sony Walkman. It was yellow. And bulky. And slow. And ugly. I loved it. It played cassettes. Cassettes! I took it to Australia one summer. It's still something I think about from time to time. Just me and my music in this yellow player thousands of miles from home.
So when Apple asked if there was a particular color of the new iPod nano that I wanted to test out, naturally, I said "yellow". The difference is that this thing is like 1/20th the size of my Walkman. That's not scientific. In fact, I think I'm not exaggerating it enough. It's like 1/2000000th the size. Sure, let's go with that.
The New iPod Touch Will Further Obliterate The Point-And-Shoot Market
It's easy to forget that the iPod touch didn't even include a camera until 2010. While such a key feature has been standard on the iPhone since its initial unveiling in 2007, Apple apparently didn't think it was one of the must-have features of the touch. That changes this year.
With the new iPod touch (the fifth generation, for those keeping score at home), which was unveiled a few weeks ago and just started shipping this week, the camera is one of the hallmark features. In fact, it may end up being its most important feature.
The MacBook Pro Strikes Back (With Retina Power)
It was nearly two years ago that I said goodbye to my MacBook Pro. I loved the device, but the new MacBook Air was that good. My Pro — which was only six months old at the time! — seemed like total overkill for my computing needs. The Air was finally fast enough to use on a daily basis, and it was (obviously) significantly thinner and lighter. It was a no-brainer in my mind: Air all the way.
And in these past 20 months, the Air has been my go-to machine. But last week, a new challenger was unveiled: that old familiar friend, the MacBook Pro. Armed with both a slimmer body and a killer new screen, the device is stunning. And at least in my mind, it has brought back that old debate as to which is the best MacBook.
Following Apple's WWDC keynote, I got to play around with the Retina MacBook Pro for a bit, and was given a demo unit to take home. I quickly posted some initial thoughts as to how it could fit into my computing life — long story short: I wasn't sure. A week later, I have a bit more understanding as to how the new MacBook Pro fits in.
The MacBook Pro Strikes Back (With Retina Power)
It was nearly two years ago that I said goodbye to my MacBook Pro. I loved the device, but the new MacBook Air was that good. My Pro — which was only six months old at the time! — seemed like total overkill for my computing needs. The Air was finally fast enough to use on a daily basis, and it was (obviously) significantly thinner and lighter. It was a no-brainer in my mind: Air all the way.
And in these past 20 months, the Air has been my go-to machine. But last week, a new challenger was unveiled: that old familiar friend, the MacBook Pro. Armed with both a slimmer body and a killer new screen, the device is stunning. And at least in my mind, it has brought back that old debate as to which is the best MacBook.
Following Apple's WWDC keynote, I got to play around with the Retina MacBook Pro for a bit, and was given a demo unit to take home. I quickly posted some initial thoughts as to how it could fit into my computing life — long story short: I wasn't sure. A week later, I have a bit more understanding as to how the new MacBook Pro fits in.
Behold & Drool: Pictures Of The Retina MacBook Pro
It's simple really. The new MacBook Pro with the "Retina" display is something you have to see to believe. Perhaps you were watching the live coverage of the keynote today and thinking it's not a big deal. It's a very big deal. Once you see this screen, you will forever be ruined. You will not be able to use another screen. The effect is similar to the one we first saw with the iPhone 4 and later with the new iPad as they obtained Retina displays — but it's magnified. I mean, you're looking at 5,184,000 pixels.
I got a chance to play around with the new MacBook Pro for a little bit today following the keynote. And I got sent home with a loaner unit to review. I'll post that review after I've had some actual time to play with the device. For now, enjoy the pictures and just trust me when I say you're going to want to see this screen for yourself. It's a thing of true beauty.
Behold & Drool: Pictures Of The Retina MacBook Pro
It's simple really. The new MacBook Pro with the "Retina" display is something you have to see to believe. Perhaps you were watching the live coverage of the keynote today and thinking it's not a big deal. It's a very big deal. Once you see this screen, you will forever be ruined. You will not be able to use another screen. The effect is similar to the one we first saw with the iPhone 4 and later with the new iPad as they obtained Retina displays — but it's magnified. I mean, you're looking at 5,184,000 pixels.
I got a chance to play around with the new MacBook Pro for a little bit today following the keynote. And I got sent home with a loaner unit to review. I'll post that review after I've had some actual time to play with the device. For now, enjoy the pictures and just trust me when I say you're going to want to see this screen for yourself. It's a thing of true beauty.
Behold & Drool: Pictures Of The Retina MacBook Pro
It's simple really. The new MacBook Pro with the "Retina" display is something you have to see to believe. Perhaps you were watching the live coverage of the keynote today and thinking it's not a big deal. It's a very big deal. Once you see this screen, you will forever be ruined. You will not be able to use another screen. The effect is similar to the one we first saw with the iPhone 4 and later with the new iPad as they obtained Retina displays — but it's magnified. I mean, you're looking at 5,184,000 pixels.
I got a chance to play around with the new MacBook Pro for a little bit today following the keynote. And I got sent home with a loaner unit to review. I'll post that review after I've had some actual time to play with the device. For now, enjoy the pictures and just trust me when I say you're going to want to see this screen for yourself. It's a thing of true beauty.
Behold & Drool: Pictures Of The Retina MacBook Pro
It's simple really. The new MacBook Pro with the "Retina" display is something you have to see to believe. Perhaps you were watching the live coverage of the keynote today and thinking it's not a big deal. It's a very big deal. Once you see this screen, you will forever be ruined. You will not be able to use another screen. The effect is similar to the one we first saw with the iPhone 4 and later with the new iPad as they obtained Retina displays — but it's magnified. I mean, you're looking at 5,184,000 pixels.
I got a chance to play around with the new MacBook Pro for a little bit today following the keynote. And I got sent home with a loaner unit to review. I'll post that review after I've had some actual time to play with the device. For now, enjoy the pictures and just trust me when I say you're going to want to see this screen for yourself. It's a thing of true beauty.
Dear Eric Schmidt, It’s Been 6 Months — Where Are Those iOS-Slaying Android Exclusive Apps?
Flashback to December 6, 2011: Google Chairman Eric Schmidt is on stage at LeWeb in Paris and is asked by an audience member why most application developers still choose to develop for iOS first rather than Android? Schmidt's response:
“Six months from now you’ll say the opposite. Because ultimately applications vendors are driven by volume. And the volume is favored by the open approach that Google is taking.”Well, Mr. Schmidt, it's been six months. And? Nope.
After Years Of Flirting, Facebook And Apple Set To Achieve Relationship Status In iOS 6
There's been a lot of flirting going on in recent months between Apple and Facebook. In February, Apple CEO Tim Cook told a group of investors that Facebook was "the one company that is closest to being like Apple". Last week, Apple did a big App Store promotion for Facebook's new Camera app, and clearly knew about it well beforehand. Then, of course, there were Cook's comments at the D10 conference earlier this week. "Facebook is a great company." "And the relationship is solid." Not to mention the ever-provocative "stay tuned."
Now the two sides appear on the brink of formalizing the relationship. After much speculation, Facebook integration will indeed be baked into the latest version of iOS, we've learned.
