Why Did Apple Ditch the MacBook?

Innovation. Style. Desirability. Three keywords that sum up Apple’s appeal to the mainstream market. Apple’s ubiquitous ‘i’ range has fans from all walks of life. Richard Branson, CEO of Virgin, and aficionado of the platform chose it to launch his monthly multimedia magazine: Project, during a big press conference at the Crosby Street Hotel. Virgin.com… Continue reading Why Did Apple Ditch the MacBook?

Does Android’s Open Source Nature Make it Less Secure?

Many smartphone users hold their opinion strongly about certain mobile platform, by displaying feverish loyalty on an OS and an outright disdain for the rest. This fact is especially evident today between Android and iPhone users that often debate their opponents with near religious fervor. There are obviously some compelling reasons why these platforms attract… Continue reading Does Android’s Open Source Nature Make it Less Secure?

Apple and Google: Going their separate ways

Apple and Google are currently the two biggest companies in the tech world. Apple, thanks to its revolutionary iPhone and iPad. Google, thanks to its Android OS and the Nexus S (and soon-to-come Chrome OS). So intense has the war between these two companies been that others have been laid by the wayside. Currently, Nokia… Continue reading Apple and Google: Going their separate ways

Nokia’s Sorry Story: Resurgence? (Part 2)

In part 1 of this series, we saw where Nokia’s current troubles are rooted. Poor Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo had to pay with his job just so that Nokia could get a non-Finnish CEO on board. And OPK wasn’t the only one that left. After being given the cold shoulder for the second time, Anssi Vanjoki quit… Continue reading Nokia’s Sorry Story: Resurgence? (Part 2)

Stats analysis: iPhone faces fork in the road

“In the past six months, smartphone buyers in the U.S. were more likely to choose Android-powered devices over any others, including iPhones.” – Mashable.com The above account by Mashable.com is yet another blow to the iPhone camp, which has already been reeling under negative press of the latest iPhone 4. Data released recently by The… Continue reading Stats analysis: iPhone faces fork in the road