Ahead of the WWDC, I had the feeling some members of the media were treating it as a sporting event. Will Apple win the public mindset, lose, or, as many expected, end up in a draw? After Apple’s stock has taken a huge dive — and that happens every few years — is Apple finally […]

So I noticed this week that my iTunes Match account entered the second year, and I am sort of on the fence about whether this year will be the last or not. You see, the concept is great, but the execution remains a tad flawed. First and foremost, at $24.99 per year, iTunes Match is […]

My encounters with Apple’s attempts to deliver a reliable online service have been decidedly mixed. Although most of you probably believe that it all began with iTools, a free set of online features, including email, which debuted in 2000, Apple’s shaky online service history goes back further. Indeed, the progenitor of MobileMe — and now […]

When it comes to software to manage your music and video library, Apple’s iTunes has been an amazing success. It was derived from a commercial app, SoundJam, but remains free for Mac and Windows users. Sure, iTunes isn’t perfect by any means. Some complain of software bloat and performance issues as Apple adds more and […]