Posts by Postulant

I don't have any problems with Apple maps and think Apple made the right decision. I say good riddance to Google maps and I know I won't miss it. Bring on the future!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by mstone  The problem with this line of reasoning is that Apple removed the Map app that users preferred. No one would argue that Apple should produce their own mapping service if they fell...

Quote: Originally Posted by anonymouse    It's not a silly argument. The opposite of his argument is that you should never attempt to replace the "industry standard" unless you already surpass it. Google...

Gathering user generated data is how you perfect a mapping application, and I think Apple made the correct choice to do it now rather than later. People who claim Apple could have done this 'in-house" are out of touch with...

Quote: Originally Posted by derekmorr  But more to the point -- I thought the consensus was that synthetic microbenchmarks don't really matter to consumers. I doubt that a single person bought an iPhone 5 or a GS3 because...

Quote: Originally Posted by Open Source Fan   There was a time that Apple set the bar, however Android has been moving at a much faster pace and Apple is now only playing catch-up. If this is not setting the bar,...

Quote:Originally Posted by hjb  I have 3 launchers with my Nexus, one of which is 'Fake iPhone Launcher' which supports iPhone icons and same UI.  Now, I could compare mine with iPhone 4S.  Result?  iPhone 4s is not superior anymore...

Cool! What's it mean performance wise?

Quote: Originally Posted by majortom1981  Come on even apple fans liked what nokia presented with the 920. I think this shows how biased this person really is. I have an iphone 4s and just a screen size change will not...

Quote: Originally Posted by j1h15233  It doesn't matter if the merits of Rolex and Timex aren't up to the same standards as iPhone and everyone else. What matters is that you understand the point he's trying to make...