Implicit in some of the criticisms of the iPhone 5 is the realization that it will be a smashing success. Apple’s success certainly is bad news for the competition, but it’s also true that some media pundits feel that Apple is somehow fooling people to buy their products. Once they come to their senses, the […]

If you just look at the changes and improvements in the new iPhone, it’s fair to conclude that Apple did a lot of work to make things a lot better. And that’s before you consider the elaborate construction processes and the usual high level of fit and finish. All told, it’s faster, looks better, has […]

As I suggested in yesterday’s column, Tim Cook clearly has to meet a higher standard as he moves Apple forward into uncharted waters. In introducing the glass and aluminum-clad iPhone 5, Apple tried to raise the bar again in a hugely crowded market. A whole lot was changed, but most of the essentials were telegraphed in […]

This weekend, Amazon quickly responded to a huge customer protest about putting ads on the lock and home screens of the new Kindle Fires. Even though the upgraded lineup comes across as a good value as far as price is concerned, it’s understandable buyers would chafe at having to confront ads on a device that’s […]