MacNotables #1210: Jim Dalrymple on iPad Dominance, WWDC Expectations and RIM
Jim Dalrymple offers his always-candid perspective on a wide variety of topics, starting with the iPad’s dominance of the tablet market, and ending with an update on the saga of RIM. In between, Jim touches on why Android isn’t living up to its hype, what he anticipates for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, and The Beard [...]
MacNotables #1209: Ted Landau Discusses WWDC Registration and Preparing for MobileMe’s Closure
Ted Landau discusses the controversy that arose over Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference registration, the history of the event, and why it doesn’t matter as much as it used to if you can’t go. Ted and host Chuck Joiner also talk about what you should be doing to prepare MobileMe’s upcoming expiration and the move to iCloud [...]
MacNotables #1208: Ted Landau Talks AT&T Pricing, Game Center Stats Cheating and a New Favorite App
Ted Landau is getting ready for a trip, and has some not-so-nice thoughts for AT&T in particular, and cellular data carriers in general, about their pricing models, especially for international travelers. Ted reveals some stunning numbers on the potential costs of using data when crossing the pond, and how he plans to deal with it. [...]
MacNotables #1207: Tonya Engst Takes Control of All Three Generations of iPad
Tonya Engst discusses the new, third generation iPad in relation to her newly revised Take Control of Your iPad. Not everyone is lucky enough to get one of the latest models, however, so Tonya has take great pains to make sure this edition of her book addresses every iPad owner, whether they are getting a [...]
MacNotables #1206: Ted Landau on iPad Heat, Screens and Charging, and Bias in Media
Ted Landau takes on the issues surrounding the third generation iPad, including his experiences with a yellow iPad screen, the heat generated by the device, and the time it takes to charge it. The discussion then turns to bias in the media, and whether it should be a surprise. Ted and host Chuck Joiner debate [...]
MacNotables #1205: Ted Landau Examines the New iPad, iPhoto for iPad and Where We Are Going
Just like the rest of us, Ted Landau watch Apple’s announcement of the new iPad with enthusiasm, and that enthusiasm hasn’t waned. While not a major change, Ted discusses why the new Retina display, improved camera and processor are a solid upgrade to the iPad, and the impact it will have on Android and other [...]
MacNotables #1204: Ted Landau Thinks Mountain Lion, Apple Stock Price, iPad 3 Expectations and Siri Beyond the iPhone
In a diverse discussion, Ted Landau and host Chuck Joiner catch up on recent and anticipated developments in the Apple universe, including Ted’s change in thinking on the apparent migration of iOS features to the Mac OS as evidenced in the developer release of OS X Mountain Lion, and why so many seem to be [...]
MacNotables #1203: Ted Landau Analyses Macworld | iWorld 2012 and Helps Avoid OS X 10.7.3 Problems
Fresh off the week in San Francisco at Macworld | iWorld 2012, Ted Landau provides his opinions of the show, and why he felt it was a success on many levels. Ted and host Chuck Joiner talk about what they liked, the interesting approach some vendors took to getting attention, and the CES vs. Macworld [...]
MacNotables #1202: Road to Macworld – The Macworld Live Stage Schedule at Macworld | iWorld and More from Christopher Breen
The Road to Macworld | iWorld 2012 makes a MacNotables stop for a conversation with Macworld Senior Editor Christopher Breen, who is once again coordinating the speakers and activities on the Macworld Live Stage on the exhibit hall floor. Chris discusses who will be there speaking, what they will be talking about, and appropriate attire [...]
MacNotables #1201: Ted Landau on his Macworld Plans and A Change in 7-Inch Tablet Thinking
Ted Landau starts off 2012 by talking about his Macworld | iWorld sessions, the origin of one of them in his “Bugs and Fixes” articles for Macworld, and his thoughts on the latest changes to the show as it adapts to changing times. Ted has also changed his thinking on the 7-inch tablet form factor, [...]
MacNotables #1129: Andy Ihnatko on The State of Internet Video Delivery and Apple
Andy Ihnatko turns his attention to the changing landscape of television and what the Internet is and ins’t doing to it. Andy puts into perspective why everything that is happening is important but not widespread, what the networks and cable companies role is in the drama, and why the Apple TV is a transformative technology. [...]
MacNotables #1128: Bob LeVitus Plays Santa with Holiday Gift Ideas
Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus reaches into his Santa bag and pulls out some terrific holiday gift ideas for the tech-oriented..whether that’s you or someone you’re buying for. From music to video, gaming to clothing (yes, clothing), Bob has you covered. Bob also shares his plans for the upcoming Macworld | iWorld, and why you might [...]
