Posts by Inkling

Judging by the details in this story, this is a marvelous move for Apple and for Mac users. As the Mac market share grows, we can't depend on security through obscurity any more. He may be able to give both Macs and iPhones a security so...

Are wondering where the beautiful campus scene in the video on Amazon's Kindle DX webpage? It's The Quad at the University of Washington, a few miles from Amazon's headquarters. Every spring the Japanese cherries blossom, creating one of...

Wanting to be GSM-only only doesn't explain why Apple hasn't made a deal with T-Mobile. In cities like Seattle, service would be better. I know people with jail-broken iPhones who use T-Mobile because even with a data plan it costs them...

Quote: For end users, this will mean the ability to synchronize bulky music libraries at high speeds between an iPhone (or iPod) and a Mac (or PC) without having to tether the devices with a USB cable or sign onto a WiFi network. Yes,...

The real problem here is the physics of wireless propagation. Cellular and WiFi play by different sets of rules and that creates different outcomes. WiFi equipment is usually installed inside homes and business to reach gadgets inside...

Notice that Apple referred to the iPod line and not just the iPod touch. It makes complete sense to create a video iPod that's also a still and video camera. Why might Apple create a combo product? Apple has no camera products...

I'm glad to see Apple doing this. I use text-to-speech extensively to proof new books and I've been getting irritated by some of Alex's little verbal quirks. MacFixIt recently had a discussion of them, including the mangling of singulars...

In my Gollum-like conversations with myself about replacing my still-functioning iPod mini, it's looking more and more like the Bad Gollum is the one wanting me to buy. BAD G: We wants it, my precious. We wants it. GOOD G.: But...

I'd be happier if Apple would quit trying to mimic the more irritating features in Word, like text substitution and all the "you're stupid, but we can fix that" stuff. If I want Word, I'll use Word. Apple should concentrate...

Let me add to the chorus calling for more of the same. This is a good start, but it is just a start. Apple needs both wired and wireless keyboards with a multi-touch trackpad and left/right mouse buttons taking the place of the...