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Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

October 6, 2011 4 Comments

Apple Steve Jobs Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has died of pancreatic cancer on October 5. He was 56.

I have never bought any Apple products, but pretty accustomed to it as all my siblings are Apple fans. Collectively we have three iPhones, five iPads, a couple of iMacs and at least half a dozen of iPods (new and old).

I’m not sure if it’s right to describe Jobs as a GREAT. He made some cool stuffs but to be frank his innovations are more of luxuries instead of necessities. That being said, he changed the lives for those who are lucky enough to afford the items. And the world has indeed became a bit more interesting because of his presence. RIP.

Filed Under: Discovery & Misc Tagged With: Apple Inc, Obituary and Death Notices, United States of America

Apple iPhone 4S Siri

October 5, 2011 Leave a Comment

Apple has unveiled its “new” iPhone, the iPhone 4S – with a new processor, better camera, and the Siri voice system which acts like “a personal assistant”…

The artificial intelligence of Siri seems amazing in the commercial video, but I’m suspecting that it’s exaggerated; and its service zone should be very limited at the moment even if the software is as intelligent as shown. Every long journey begins with one small step though, got to give the feature a bit of credit.

The later part of the video gives me giggles. I know I’m the one who’s from stone age, but I can never understand people’s tendency to send a message instead of calling… and “speaking to the phone” to send a message is just stupid. Just call.

Filed Under: Science & Technology Tagged With: Apple Inc, Apple iPhone, Gadgets and Gizmos, Mobile Phones and Smartphones

Apple sues Samsung for copying iPhone etc.

April 21, 2011 3 Comments

Samsung Galaxy Tab and Apple iPad Apple Inc is suing Korean manufacturer Samsung for copying their entire Galaxy product range from Apple’s iPhone, iPod and iPad designs.

In the lawsuit that was filed last Friday, Apple claimed that “When a Samsung Galaxy phone is used in public, there can be little doubt that it would be viewed as an Apple product based upon the design alone…”

I have to agree with Apple’s statement, Galaxy products do resemble Apple’s at first glance. However, it’s not necessary the case from a close look, and in a design copyright lawsuit every details matter instead of just a first impression.

Apple should know the facts well, so it’s probably just a business gimmick to halt the growth of Samsung Galaxy, one of its fiercest competitors (though still trailing far behind) in the smartphone and tablet computer markets.

[Update] Samsung is suing Apple for violating its patent rights in return lol.

Filed Under: Discovery & Misc Tagged With: Apple Inc, Business and Economics, Mobile Phones and Smartphones, Republic of Korea, Samsung Mobile, Tablet Computers