
NZiDev - Interesting developments
Last week saw New Zealand's first barcamp-style conference tailored exclusively for iOS developers.
Last week saw New Zealand's first barcamp-style conference tailored exclusively for iOS developers.
Apple has, over the last few years, been criticised for not being 'serious' about entering (or appealing to) the corporate world.
Apple came along and invented computing 'for the rest of us' - at first it seemed a mere curiosity, until designers clicked to WYSIWYG.
If anything, it's odd to see preschool children in a Decile 1 New Zealand kindergarten using Apple gear.
Apple's Magic Trackpad brings 'touch' to the Mac desktop.
The Apple TV, which is a great device for a good price - but it's absolutely begging for content.
Remember touch-screen tablets? For indeed, Apple did not invent the touchscreen tablet. But before iPads, the category was a clear failure.
Mac users want some 'special' Mac-only features in their Microsoft software. I know I do.
I can't help being fascinated by the kind of work being done where art and tech collide.
Last week, both Apple and Ingram Micro confirmed a new arrangement for Apple distribution in NZ.
I have been trying to make my iPhone 4 drop connection - or even to drop a bar or two - and have come up with several ways to make it happen.
Whatever the truth of any Flash argument, Jobs' stance appeared to have little, if any, impact on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad sales.
Even though the Apple TV has been a dream to use and has quietly gathered a loyal following of fans, it has long been due an overhaul.
I went into Vodafone last week and said 'my contract is about to expire, I'd like an iPhone 4 please'. They didn't exactly laugh..
Daring to suggest that Apple Mac sales are on the rise seems to have touched a nerve.
I still find it ironic and amusing that some people react to Apple as the evil empire.
Robotics workshops expected to be a highlight of upcoming CreativeTech conference in September.
This is no plasticky toy - it's solid, sleek and slick, yet also very thin. And the screen looks lovely.