You hardly think a single feature would be sufficient to hang a major operating system upgrade on, but it appears to be that way, at least based on the first predictions for the next version of OS X. Or will it even be called OS X? If past is prologue, it’s a near-certainty that the next version […]

After hearing about what a marvelous service WhatsApp is, I decided to give it a try. So I downloaded the app on my iPhone, and set it up using my Facebook account. Other than the fact that Facebook owns WhatsApp, the result of a $19 billion acquisition, it seemed the simplest way; I have quite […]

If we all had the same expectations and preferences, there might be only one product in each category. So if everyone preferred Coca Cola to Pepsi or 7 Up, would there be a need for any other fizzy soft drink? What about Nestle bottled water over Aquafina or Desani? Should one company’s idea of a “pure, […]

The good news is that the iOS App Store is the most profitable one on the planet for developers. The tight integration of Apple’s mobile platform — and the high migration rate to new versions — means that developers can take advantage of the latest and greatest features and be assured a large number of […]