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Author Archives: Derek Walter
First Post From iPad 3G
This is my first post using the WordPress app from the iPad. I also have attached a screenshot from viewing my site in Safari. There will be more to come as I cover the iPad. Let’s see what this thing … Continue reading
The iPhone has a Compass – Do We?
Gizmodo’s now infamous expose of the next-gen iPhone is one of the hottest and most controversial tech stories to hit in a while. Some even cheered Gizmodo for landing the ultimate scoop – getting their hands on an iPhone prototype … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Current events, Media, Mobile phones, Popular culture, iPhone
Tagged Apple, Apple App Store, iPhone, Media, Technology
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iPad Update: Waiting, Waiting…
Given my previous posts about the iPad (here and here) one might assume that I would wait a few months before getting one. Wrong. I caved and pre-ordered a 3G model. Despite its limitations, I feel the iPad has tremendous … Continue reading
The iPad Verdict
Being a thinking person means I am not an ideal Apple customer. I couldn’t accept at face value the iPad was as “magical” as advertised, so I went over to an Apple Store today to try it out. Just like … Continue reading
Should I Buy an iPad?
It’s the question geeks everywhere are mulling – do I take the iPad leap? There are some compelling arguments both for and against forking over the cash for Apple’s “magical and revolutionary” device. I plan to hit an Apple Store at some … Continue reading
Posted in Media, Mobile phones, iPad, iPhone
Tagged Apple, Google Chrome, iPad, iPhone, Windows 7
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Why the Google-Apple Marriage is on the Rocks
It was a marriage of convenience. But like most such marriages, there comes a time when it just doesn’t work anymore. So has been the case with Google and Apple. Despite the recent Steve Jobs-Eric Schmidt coffee date, the companies are going … Continue reading
Dear Google: Add Some Muscle to Docs
I spend a lot of my time in the Google ecosystem. I am a heavy user of Gmail, the Chrome browser, Calendar, Reader, Buzz, Picasa, and Docs. Yes, this pretty much means I am intellectual property of Google; but for … Continue reading
What Tiger Didn’t Say
Tiger’s scripted mea culpa hasn’t exactly received rave reviews. But most commentators haven’t talked about a glaring omission from Friday’s statement. In no part of the speech did Tiger give any kind of declaration of love for his wife. Given … Continue reading
An Extreme Makeover for Windows Phones
Say goodbye to Windows Mobile (many will say good riddance). Microsoft tossed the whole thing in the Atlantic with this week’s introduction of Windows Phone Series 7. Despite its unfortunate name this new mobile operating system may actually hold some … Continue reading
Google, Google, Buzz Buzz Buzz
Congratulations all 150 million Gmail users – you’ve just joined a social network. This is purely anecdotal, but most people I have come across this week are not all that thrilled with Buzz. The feeling is pretty much, “Great, another … Continue reading