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    Specs and More Specs

    February 19th, 2014

    Some members of the tech media are, predictably, falling into Samsung’s trap as they speculate on the forthcoming Galaxy S5 smartphone, which is due real soon now. Rather than consider if there will be any significant enhancements in usability, it’s all about the specs, without very much chatter about how those specs will impact users. […]


    Don’t Pay Attention to Apple, Pay Attention to the Rumors?

    February 13th, 2014

    The latest spanking new (sort of) rumor about the next iPhone mentions two sizes. There will be a 4.7-inch iPhone 6 for regular people, and a 5.5 inch version for those who are caught up in the phablet revolution, or whatever you wish to call it. Only these stories aren’t new. The Wall Street Journal […]


    Apple, Tim Cook and Losing Credibility

    January 29th, 2014

    So you know that, in response to the insistence from the media that Apple has lost its way, Tim Cook gave reasons why some portions of the company’s fiscal first quarter financials seemed underwhelming. When it comes to the iPhone, as a main example, one reason why “only” 51 million were sold is that the […]


    Yet Another Stupid Headline to Refute

    December 25th, 2013

    Here’s a magic formula to get some traffic: Create a headline mentioning Apple in connection with something bad or potentially bad. It’s a surefire hit, because it seems most everyone wants to hear unfavorable news about the company. Well, at least that’s what it seems. So I wasn’t surprised to encounter a headline entitled, “Will […]