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    Does Apple Want to Control Your iPhone Camera?

    June 30th, 2011

    A curious story crossed the wires the other day that has already created a furore from freedom of information advocates. It seems that Apple is developing what appears to be an iPhone kill switch feature, and it’s clear the implications are troubling. The report is based on an Apple patent application filed 18 months ago. […]


    So They Still Want Apple to Die

    June 29th, 2011

    As loads of users of Final Cut Pro lambast Apple for not releasing a new version with the exact same look and features as the old — and then some — I suppose some are wondering whether the this means Apple is losing their mojo. And I should point out that Apple is now reportedly […]


    Auto Makers Need to Talk to Apple

    June 28th, 2011

    In this weekend’s newsletter, I gave a brief overview of the state of certain compact and mid-sized cars in different price ranges. I was actually quite impressed by the lot as far as comfort and drivability were concerned, certainly compared to the little cars I drove long, long ago. The lone sore spot, and you […]


    More Apple Speculation: Sensible and Otherwise

    June 21st, 2011

    When a company withholds information about future products, you can bet that, if that company makes good stuff that’s hugely popular, the rumor mills will be actively trying to figure out what’s going on behind the scenes. So it stands to reason that Apple, the most prosperous tech company on the planet by various measures, […]