Nobody likes Apple’s Google-rivalling maps application — not even the CEO. But at least he apologised and vowed to do better, writes SmartCompany’s Patrick Stafford.
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Samsung v Apple: does the law snuff out the magic?
Samsung lost its most recent patents battle with Apple in the US, but the war is far from over. Kimberlee Weatherall wonders what it means for other cases — and the magic of technology.
READ MOREJetpack Joyride — a blast of iPhone excellence
There’s a simple reason why Jetpack Joyride is one of the most popular iPhone video games: it’s excellent fun, writes Dan Golding.
READ MOREWhy I was smiling when they stole my iPhone
Thomas Beller’s Kodak moment soured when a group of youngsters ran off with his iPhone. Beller recounts the story of how a smile led to a theft — and the liberating real-life chase scene that followed.
READ MORELook no further than Apple to explain the retail woes here
Apple is often ignored by retailers and analysts looking to explain the current malaise hitting the electronics retailing sector in Australia.
READ MOREBarnstorming Apple’s iBubble will eventually go iPop
Nasdaq, the US stockmarket that houses tech stocks such as Apple, has already recognised the wealth dangers from Apple’s soaring share price.
READ MOREThe iPhone apps Apple reject
Apple regularly reject oodles of iPhone apps for various reasons, often without explanation. The Daily Beast lists ten of the most ridiculous.
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Ziggurat — all about retro-flavoured excess
In the crowded stable of iPhone games, Ziggurat stands apart in its excess and exuberance and taps into a nostalgia for DOS-era games, writes Dan Golding.
READ MOREAh, the tech-soap that is Apple will run and run
Just in case you stayed under your rock longer than usual this morning, there’s been two huge stories about the world’s richest technology company overnight.
READ MOREThe political nous of a goldfish
Crikey readers have their say.
READ MOREEurope doesn’t like the new iPhone
Sales of Apple’s iPhones are dropping in Europe due to the economic crisis and the lower prices of rival smart phones. The new iPhone 4S helped sales in the US and Britain, but failed to excite the rest of Europe.
READ MOREApple’s Siri: one step closer to H.A.L.?
The voice recognition program in Apple iPhone 4S, Siri, certainly has attitude. Siri doesn’t just recognise what you’re saying — it also provides advice on where to hide bodies. Are we one step closer to H.A.L.? asks Jon Stokes.
READ MOREStephen Fry reviews the iPhone 4S
Stephen Fry got his hands an iPhone 4S eight hours before Steve Jobs died. The actor/writer/comedian/author-cum-gadget man felt inspired to pen an in depth review for The Guardian.
READ MORESteve Jobs deserved his cult — you don’t even know how he influenced you
Steven “Steve” Paul Jobs is dead. He certainly influenced my life. And yours too. Even if you’ve never bought an Apple product.
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iPhone release: no bunch of fives to the fore, but it’s OK
So yeah, the compulsory iPhone story. They made me do it
READ MOREWhy I dumped my smart phone
Early adopter Sam Graham-Felsen was an iPhone addict from the minute it came out, until realising it had taken over his life. He explains why he quit back in 2009 for a plain old Nokia and won’t be trading it in for the latest model.
READ MOREApple unveils new iPhone: it’s not the 5 but it’s alright
Apple launched its new iPhone 4S this morning, including a new, powerful voice recognition technology, but stopped short of releasing an all-new iPhone 5. Patrick Stafford reviews the changes.
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Why only idiots travel without a smart phone
The explosion in smart phone usage has completely revolutionised how travellers keep in touch. Hostels are now full with people cradling an iPhone in one hand and a beer in the other, writes traveller Ben Oliver.
READ MOREAddictive and mind-consuming: the relationship between iPhones and cigarettes
In some ways, boldly argues Anna Jane Grossman, cigarettes are better for you than the equally addictive iPhone. They’re more social, more time efficient and certainly a lot sexier…
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Is the iPhone why Gen Y loves public transport?
The “mystery factor” driving faster patronage growth on public transport may be Gen Y’s enthusiasm for staying connected through smartphones, writes Alan Davies, of The Melbourne Urbanist blog.
READ MOREApple to ban iPhone users from filming live concerts?
Cutting down use of iPhones at live concerts is a win-win situation,it’s just a shame it’s going to take the increasingly Big Brother antics of Apple to make it happen says Everett True.
READ MOREMemo to Steve Jobs: please make iPhones sync with fire alarms
After an odd experience involving an iPhone and a fire alarm, Norwegian filmmaker Espen Horne reacted by creating a short film imploring Steve Jobs to sync both technologies.
READ MOREGrindr: where the gays go to play
It’s the world’s biggest gay bar: more than a million men in 180 countries across the world use the social media app Grindr. Is it just an easy way to find hookups or is it something more? asks Matt Kapp.
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Apple’s answer to Android: confidence … and shiny big numbers
Apple’s quarterly earnings call is a curious ritual. The raw facts are much the same each time. Record revenue and profits. Solid growth. iPhone and now iPad sales astounding. If only they could build enough of them.
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‘Arrogant’ Apple faces copyright suit over iPhone app content
Apple is back in the Federal Court tomorrow, facing a copyright infringement claim from Australian TV production company Jigsaw Entertainment. The precedent could be significant.
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