App Store Ratings and Reviews

Foursquare: Instead of other sites where every place gets 3.5 stars, we come up with our scores using the same Foursquare magic that powers Explore. We look at signals like tips, likes, dislikes, popularity, loyalty, local expertise, and nearly 3 billion check-ins from over 25 million people worldwide. And, with every check-in and Explore search, […]

iPad Mini Release Speculation

Apple has announced that it will hold an iPad Mini press conference on October 23rd. What hasn’t been confirmed is when the device may be made available for purchase. Apple tends to release products on Fridays following an announcement, in this case, the 2nd of November seems like the most likely date considering that the […]

The Tesla Model S

Today Tesla Motors shipped the ground-breaking Model S. I call this car is ground-breaking because it is the first reasonably priced electric car that doesn’t totally suck. Consider its precursors, the Nissan Leaf, the Chevy Volt, and the Smart don’t-even-call-it-a-car. Forbes released an article titled, “Tesla Model S: ‘If Apple Made A Car, This Would Be […]

The next generation MacBook Pro

The next generation MacBook Pro was announced at WWDC, notable features were top of the line specs, a slim and light design, and a stunningly gorgeous Retina Display. My biggest takeaway from the new MacBook Pro was similar to my takeaway when the MacBook Air was introduced, Apple is breaking new ground. While that ground […]

Review: 2012 iPad

Hardware The standout feature of the new iPad is its ultra-high definition Retina display. Apple managed to squeeze a 2048 x 1536 resolution screen into just 9.7 inches. The screen is by far the best display I have ever seen and nothing even comes close to matching it. If the previous iPad didn’t melt away […]

iCloud's Importance

Like many of you, I unboxed an iPad this Christmas. After using the iPad for a few hours I picked up the box, fascinated by how tightly everything in the box fit together. As I set the box down, it noticed that on the bottom edge of the box was an iCloud logo, just opposite […]

Steve Jobs 1955-2011

This is the hardest thing I have ever written in my life. Today Steve Jobs has passed away. What follows is the statement from Apple, the company he started from his garage. We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today. Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations […]

Steve Jobs Resigned

On August 24 around 6:30 Steven P. Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple Inc. His letter of resignation is as follows. To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community: I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I […]