Archive for the ‘Apple’ Category

Apple iPhone event

Today is the big day, the long rumored first Jobs-less announcement. It is beyond me why Apple does not live video stream these announcement. You can find many live “text” streams on the internet. If you have read many of my other postings and articles you may believe I am an Android fan. The fact [...]

October 4, 2011 · curtisvonlintel · Comments Closed
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Antennagate

Apple had their press conference and as many thought the main topic was the issue of the antenna. My breakdown of the event: Apple loves their customers, all cell phones have antenna problems, the iPhone4 has the best antenna of any iPhone, Apple customers are calling AppleCare at a rate of .55%, returns of iPhone [...]

July 18, 2010 · curtisvonlintel · Comments Closed
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Apple to hold iPhone 4 antenna press conference

Engadget is reporting Apple will hold an iPhone 4 press conference this Friday the 16th. We would expect an official response to the antenna outcry. The consumer reports recommendation of “don’t buy” may play a role. With that aside the online chatter on the issue should have elicited a response a week ago.

July 14, 2010 · curtisvonlintel · Comments Closed
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Corporate Ribbing?

Motorola took out a full page ad in the New Your Times today. Having some corporate fun at the behest of Apple. Will Apple strike back? Will Apple users have Motorola to thank for an expedited fix? Time, time, time will tell.

June 30, 2010 · curtisvonlintel · Comments Closed
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Oh No – iPhone 4 flaw?

Engadget received failing signal strength tips. Now has verified the problem on two of there own units with video. The issue appears to be the new antenna design can make your phone a tablet (phone no worky) by holding it in your left hand. Which a majority of the general population is right handed. Initially [...]

June 24, 2010 · curtisvonlintel · Comments Closed
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10 Things Android does better than iPhone

MaximumPC has an interesting article listing 10 things the author believes Android does better than the iPhone, or should I say iOS. Brief listing, read the full article for the rationale. Android can Run Multiple Apps at the Same Time. Android Keeps Information Visible on Your Home Screen. Android Has Better App Market. Android Gives [...]

June 10, 2010 · curtisvonlintel · Comments Closed
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