iPad

Apple’s iPhone OS: It’s No Flash in the Pan

by patrick

Anyone still out there that doesn’t yet realize that Apple has become quite savvy about design, development, marketing and business strategy, is clearly brain-dead. Apple’s new developer agreement stipulates that “applications that link to documented APIs through an intermediary translation or compatibility layer or tool are prohibited.” That pretty much means that Flash is prohibited [...]

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The iPad: A 24-Hour Review

by patrick

After 24 hours with Apple’s new iPad, I’m convinced of two things. First, the iPad is a game-changer. It will change our relationship to information and education technology. It will change game playing. And, it may possibly bring gaming and educational technologies closer together. Second, it has some significant evolution ahead. After a relatively short period [...]

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Apple iPad

by patrick

The iPad? Really, Steve? That is one epically bad choice of names. I over-heard one female colleague suggest that it may be the first pad that most males won’t feel ashamed to purchase. I’m not sure that I’m convinced… Apple is making a bold statement about the viability of micro-niches with the iPad. Wedging open [...]

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