JamieG Analysis

I was very excited to see the iPad launch.  Not so much for what it is but for what it represents.  It is overwhelmingly underwhelming.  It was the minimum of what we expected and considering Apples track record, disappointing to most people.
I am simply relieved that the “Amazing new ideas” Steve jobs at Apple was [...]

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The iTablet hype is reaching ear-bleeding level.  The speculation goes from one extreme to the other.  Personally I am getting tired of it, so in this blog post, lets go over the obvious moves Apple will make when it is finally released.
1. The hardware spec and prototype was most likely finished quite some time ago.  [...]

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As a developer I have noticed of late that it is much easier to get into development.  Development tools are all FREE, or can be obtained for a generous period for free and with greatly reduced cost compared to 5-10 years ago.
So what is going on.  Development tools are expensive to develop. Why are they [...]

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There is a lot of support from different sources (Apple Insider) that Adobe and Apple are going to support Flash. Boy am I excited.
I love the aesthetics of the iPhone.  It is a very well made device.  However, as a developer that makes web applications, Flex/Flash is my tool of choice.  I mean REAL Internet [...]

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Recently Apple Shuts Down iPod Interoperability Effort.
The reasons stated was because those using it where taking advantage of the information to reverse engineer FairPlay.  This is not the case.  The real reason was because those using it where trying to develop software that let Ipods plug into NON-apple (Itunes) software.
Ie, unlock the iPod from itunes.
There [...]

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