Despite some initial doubts about a not exactly happy start, Apple’s iAd program is predicted to match Google in the mobile market share by year’s end, and we’ve heard stories about iAds becoming a real gold mine for developers. We’ve also heard complaints from advertisers about Apple’s strict control on ad approval - something huge corporations like, say, Nissan or AT&T are not used to. Businesses weren’t used to “ad approval process” before Apple, and that’s all because Steve Jobs wants to build an ad system that engages users at a personal level with curated, rich and beautiful advertisements. Read more
Adidas Cancels iAd Campaign Because Steve Jobs Is A Control Freak
Louis Gray: “Apple TV Extends Fragmentation”→
Louis Gray: “Apple TV Extends Fragmentation”
While Android is clearly struggling with the challenge of bringing 2.2 support to all the latest handsets (and making progress), we see Apple TV running a variant of iOS (mixed with the traditional Apple TV OS), different than that of the iPhone/iPod Touch, with iPads still not having iOS 4, and yes, Macs still being Macs.
Let me break it down for you, Louis: Macs have a physical keyboard, iPads and iPhone have a touchscreen, the new Apple TV plugs into your television. Pretty simple to understand.
A Docking Station For Your iMac, iPad and iPhone
I bought an iMac a few weeks ago, and I had to re-think my workspace to fit a new desktop computer and two docks (iPhone and iPad) on a single desk. It turned out pretty good, and I also managed to hide the cables (USB, FireWire) behind the iMac’s screen and the external hard drive. I wish I could install something like the concept below, though. Read more
Here’s How Apple’s iPad Is Invading The Business World→
Here’s How Apple’s iPad Is Invading The Business World
So that’s one potential area for disruption – the iPad as an inexpensive, touch-based computer terminal, with free or cheap apps to run business functions. Sure, yes, most retail or dining establishments already have point-of-sale systems. But have you ever tried using one? Or programming one? We’ve never met an employee or manager who wouldn’t love to destroy theirs.
Meanwhile, the other potential iPad use case is just as a lightweight, touch-based computing device within the corporate environment.
And the current version of iOS for iPad can’t even print or multitask.
This Is How iPhone Smugglers Work [Video]
Maybe you’ve heard about Chinese Apple stores having a hard time trying to fight against scalpers and smugglers, people who buy dozens of iPhone 4s to resell them in mainland China for hundreds of dollars more. Why? Because there are only 4 Apple Stores in China, and the grey market for Apple products is flourishing over there. Read more
Moleskine Launching iPhone & iPad Cases
I’m not exactly a case guy, but I can spot a well-crafted product when I see one. And when it comes to Moleskine, the legendary sleek notebook, you can bet the product it’s going to be cleverly crafted and top-notch.
As far as iOS devices go, soon you’ll be able to wrap your iPhones and iPads inside a custom (and official) Moleskine case: together with a spot for your device of choice, you’ll also get a Moleskine notebook to carry along while faving tweets uncontrollably in Twitterrific. Read more
Print Documents Remotely with Dropbox on Mac→
Print Documents Remotely with Dropbox on Mac
All through Automator, Dropbox and Folder Actions. Clever, powerful and simple.
10 Ways People Are Using The iPad To Create Content→
10 Ways People Are Using The iPad To Create Content
One of the first, lame criticisms of Apple’s iPad was that it would only be useful for consuming content, not creating it.
Wrong!
Sure, the iPad is great for reading web pages and watching videos. But it has also become a very potent, very cool device for being creative.
I told haters to shut up two months ago.
MobileMe Gallery App Updated with iPad, iOS 4 And Retina Display Support
The MobileMe Gallery app (which I previously covered back in February here) allows you to check on your MobileMe photo galleries using a beautiful user interface with a couple of neat features up its sleeve. Apple just updated the app to include a native iPad version (the app is now universal, and of course free), full iOS 4 fast app switching support, Retina Display graphics.
You can also view your friends’ galleries without the need of having a MobileMe account, which is pretty cool. The app is free and available here, check out the screenshots below. Read more