A Few Annoyances Apple Needs to Fix in the Apple Ecosystem: in-app Purchases, News, Apple Cash, and Password Management with Keychain. I pay for my Apple hardware and I pay to be a member of the Apple ecosystem. So unlike reviews where I get loaned hardware or temporary access to SaaS applications for analysis, I live with Apple and pay for the privilege. And as a paying … [Read more...] about A Few Annoyances Apple Needs to Fix in the Apple Ecosystem
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Apple iTunes Match-First Impressions
Over the last couple of days I have been slogging through iTunes Match with mostly good results, but not universally good results. First a couple of observations: With over 16,000 "songs" it took a couple of days for iTunes Match to match my music. During the process, what was going on wasn't clear. iTunes crashes on the Mac as it tries to sync iTunes … [Read more...] about Apple iTunes Match-First Impressions
5 Strategies for Entering Emerging Technology Markets
Entering Emerging Technology Markets: After reading RIM PlayBook reviews (good summary by InformationWeek) when it was announced, and I think there are lessons to be learned that go well beyond the tablet market. Here are 5 strategies technology companies need to consider when entering an emerging market. 5 Strategies for Entering Emerging Technology Markets Features Is … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies for Entering Emerging Technology Markets
What’s the Issue with Apple Magazine Subscriptions
As a consumer, I see nothing wrong with subscriptions coming through the Apple App Store, as was announced today (Apple Launches Subscriptions on the App Store). At least from the business model standpoint as we transition from paper to digital formats. Obtaining traditional magazines in digital format, however, is not the future of content. In the long run, content needs to … [Read more...] about What’s the Issue with Apple Magazine Subscriptions