The stream is up, enjoy!
Update: The stream is available for download through iTunes.
The stream is up, enjoy!
Update: The stream is available for download through iTunes.
Information About the MobileMe Transition
Effective June 6, 2011, if you had an active MobileMe account, your service has been automatically extended through June 30, 2012, at no additional charge. After this, the MobileMe service will no longer be available.
Simple and effective.
This is my next, Live from WWDC 2011
Mark my words, this will be the stream to watch.
June 6th, 2011 | Send to Instapaper
Despite the unusual amount of speculation surrounding this year’s WWDC, we really do not know much. However, unlike previous events fueled entirely by rumors, we do know something.
At the keynote, Apple will unveil its next generation software – Lion, the eighth major release of Mac OS® X; iOS 5, the next version of Apple’s advanced mobile operating system which powers the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch®; and iCloud®, Apple’s upcoming cloud services offering.
However “unlike Apple” this may be, many are speculating this press release (1) will save Steve precious minutes during the keynote, or (2) set the tone for the event. The first is just stupid, so I’ll make my bed — so to speak — with number two. Ben Brooks has it right:
… lots will say Apple didn’t do enough, but most will piss themselves with joy.
Steve will announce the “offerings”, and naturally people will flock to either side of the fence.
The silent announcement of iCloud tells us nothing. Yes, nothing. That said, many are reporting on what it might include. My favorite thus far, is an article which appeared on Cult of Mac, partially entitled, “iCloud & Time Capsules”. You should read it.
I like the idea of having a central repository, a “conduit” as they described it, to serve-up my files as I need them (or when I want them). As Cult of Mac describes it, you should be able to access all of your files, “pictures, videos…documents.” With the new machine rumored to run iOS on an A5 chip (a la Apple TV), Time Capsule should presumably be rebranded. I like it.
iCloud should be seamless. If a file is accessible by any application, it should be available as a “local file”. Let me explain; when browsing iPod.app, you should not go to a separate tab to see music available for streaming. Instead, cloud-based music would appear in the same list as your locally stored music. Perhaps a change is color, or an additional icon could be used to denote, “this song (or file) will be streamed over your 3% or WiFi connection.” The feature will be intuitive and unobtrusive. However, once you have used it, you will not be able to live without it.
If what Cult of Mac wrote about Time Capsule & iCloud is true, I am not completely sold we will see any dealings with the music industry today. I do, however, believe iCloud will serve your backed-up music to your iDevice as I described before.
Mark my words, MobileMe is not going anywhere. There is a distinct difference between my life, mobile and iCloud – an online services offering. I expect iCloud to be (1) an extension of MobileMe (replacing iDisk), (2) an extension of MobileMe, or (3) accessed through MobileMe. I’d go with any of the three, but MobileMe is here to stay. Why did Apple buy iCloud.com? Many reasons, including brand recognition and easy access.
The infamous North Carolina Data Center. Four words I hope to never hear after the event – wishful thinking. The rumors suggesting a $25/month-year subscription for the iCloud service makes sense, if you are not using the rumored Time Capsule solution. Perhaps you will have a choice between limited file access (i.e. Dropbox) and full access via Time Capsule.
Also shrouded in mystery, iOS 5. Not much is known, so there really is not much to say . We do have an image provided by TechCrunch, which suggests a new notifications system, Twitter integration, and at the very least, a new Camera.app icon.
Of everything scheduled to be announced, Lion is the only item on the agenda not shrouded in mystery. Apple as a landing page detailing features such as a fully-realized Mac App Store, Launchpad (aka Springboard), Full Screen Apps, Mission Control, and much, much more. Did I mention versions, auto save, resume, Mail 5 or AirDrop? Tentative release date: June 17th.
If the length of this article is any indication, the keynote is sure to be jam-packed with new records, product announcements and unveilings. Apple has set the tone, and I am excited.
Cult of Mac Reporting on “Today”
Retail stores around Australia have launched ‘Retail 2.0′ to mark the 10th anniversary of Apple Retail stores. We knew this was coming but what exactly has happened?
iPads display product prices & information for products.
iPads display product features, prices and lets you compare between models.
Use the iPad to ask a specialist to come to you.
Apple store staff appear to be wearing party hats.
What’s so special about yesterday?
Over the past 3,652 yesterdays, we’ve done some amazing things. We’ve opened 325 stores. In 11 countries. With 2.1 million square feet of space. And most importantly, we’ve welcomed over 1 billion customers.
Our 10-year history is something to be proud of. But at the same time, it’s just so, well, yesterday.
So let’s talk about tomorrow. That’s a day we can work with. It’s a day to launch new products as only Apple can. A day we can build new stores that are even more iconic. And create breakthrough programs to help people embrace technology like never before. It’s a day to do thing s no one has even dreamed of yet.
We’re not content to rest on our yesterdays. We’ll continue to move forward. To make the most of tomorrow. And every day after that.
After reading that I am going to stop using calendars and see what it would be like to do everything in OmniFocus — should be interesting.
The beauty of Fantastical is not it’s UI, simplicity or how light the app feels on your Mac desktop; the “Natural Language Engine” is superior to all other features. The additional features are really bonuses.
The Brooks Review on OmniOutliner for iPad
The brown color seems like an odd choice when put next to the sleek silver gradient of the column header bar, this isn’t enough to say that it is a bad design, or ugly — but it is a bold choice that I don’t care for.
Agreed. However, I would argue having any bar – no matter the color – above the keyboard would appear “heavy.” That is not to say the toolbar should not be there; it needs to be there. You can consider said brown bar, the “power bar.” Also, as Ben mentions in his article, ‘File Management’ could use some work; the iWork suite got it wrong (and in this case, so did the Omni Group).
OmniOutliner for iPad: First Impressions
The Omni Group is helping to raise the perception of app value, and I applaud them for it. If you want apps that are free or cost less than a pack of Juicy Fruit, then you should probably check out another mobile platform. But then again, you won’t find apps like OmniOutliner there.
First: OmniOutliner for iPad is fantastic. Second: I have mixed feelings about pricing on the App Store. On one hand, I feel the pricing should remain the same, and in some cases, the price levels could decrease. On the other hand, developers should be paid for the work they produce.
Developers also have this statement from Steve Jobs hanging-over their heads:
“The biggest lesson Apple has learned is: Price it aggressively and go for volume. And anytime we haven’t done that, we’ve had more attenuated success.”
Boom.
Shawn Blanc:
Yesterday afternoon I raised the height from 27.75 inches to 38.5 inches…
The change is all in the legs and waist at this point. But it’s a good change. Instead of feeling sore from poor circulation I feel tired from standing.
I purchased my desk from Office Depot when I moved into my first apartment. It is made of plywood, with some kind of dark-wood facing/veneer. It’s comfortable, the right height (approx. 30 inches), and extremely heavy. Raising the desk is nearly impossible (did I mention the desk is extremely heavy?), unless you can find some Stark-designed magnets, or plastic risers from Home Depot. I like the idea in my head, more than I would like it in reality. Good-luck Shawn.
Trump Not Running for President
“I have spent the past several months unofficially campaigning and recognize that running for public office cannot be done half heartedly.”
Surprise, surprise.
Lukas Mathis discussing Tim Van Damme’s Instapaper redesign.
So perhaps doing unsolicited redesigns is okay after all. Just don’t be a dick about it…
Tim’s redesign is fantastic – everything you want Instapaper to be (minus a feature here-and-there). While reading the title, I was apprehensive; redesigning someone’s product seems egotistical at best. However, if Marco Arment did not applaud (and critique) Tim’s efforts, my opinion would have remained unchanged.
iOS 5 Speech Recognition, Concept Video
The implementation is clean, and makes sense with iOS as it exists today. Some words of caution: any delay (approx. 2-3 seconds) between actions will become cumbersome, lead to user confusion and abandonment. Ultimately with this implementation, the feature will remain dormant past the first use.
May 16th, 2011 | Send to Instapaper
Yes, it’s true; I have officially entered my third-decade of life on Earth. You don’t have to work it out, I am twenty-years old today. My parents have called, begging for some clues as to what I want for a birthday present. To be honest, I have no clue. I would like to think I am, at this very moment, satisfied.1
That said, clothes, a new backpack, one of them new-fangled iPad 2′s, and an extra iPhone or two should suffice. ↵
The new licensing deal ensures that users retain the copyright but by uploading photos service, the company is able to exploit the photos for commercial gain.
Also included in the “This ain’t right” corner, picplz, Color, yFrog, Instagram, Flickr, and Lockerz. Normally, I would be in the process of deleting my photos from TwitPic. However, I doubt any photo I have taken with my iPhone has any monetary value. Consider me, not entirely worried cautious.
I too am pleased with the outcome. Great stuff.
Outlining real simple. Type an entry and then use the arrow icon buttons at the bottom of the screen to promote or demote entries. For speed outlining, that is it. No magic incantations or multiple button taps. Type the words. Set the level. Move on.
That is the true beauty of OmniOutliner for iPad. Of all apps in the Productivity category, none come close; OmniOutliner has already set the bar. I do however, have one complaint – the inability to tab to the next column is either extremely well hidden, or nonexistent; a two or three-finger swipe would suffice.
It’s kind of hard to believe that, almost a year after Apple’s iPhone 4 basically made individual pixels invisible, a display like this is still considered acceptable.
Agreed. The purely speculative rumor, “iPad 3 to Feature New Samsung PenTile Display?” is just that, purely speculative.
From what I gather, the Chromebook is not bad; it’s different. I was discussing Google’s Chromebook with a group of friends, and where I felt cautious they seemed enthused. That said, I wonder if the drawbacks of an internet-reliant device will outweigh the nuance that comes with “living in the future.”
My Journey to Becoming an Early Riser
May 9th, 2011 | Send to Instapaper
Hello, I am Jonathan and I like to sleep-in. I have not discovered the cure, although some have made claims. I have, however, done a 5-minute search on Google, and plan to put some of what I have found to practice.
I look forward to a simple morning, a cup of tea with two eggs and toast, while sifting through some articles in Instapaper.
I plan on rising in 15-20 minute intervals. Tomorrow I will rise at 7:15 am. Wednesday I will rise at 7:00 am. Etc.
Seems easy enough.
Eventually, I plan to set my alarm based on the sunrise time, which will be at 6:31 am, tomorrow morning.
I don’t care and don’t want to have to care about the internal structure of your industry and the value chain and who pays for what when. If it doesn’t feel like a good deal, then no deal. All this says to me is “we think you’re a schmuck.”
Easily the most accurate statement on eBook pricing to date. if you want me to purchase something, make me feel like I am getting a deal. Let me feel as if I have, neigh, need to tell someone about this amazing deal; 6-degrees of separation (aka Twitter) can be a very powerful thing.
Since it’s inception, I have not been paying much attention to the “Apple is making a TV” rumor. Like Mr. Adam Lisagor, I am skeptical. That said, if anything does happen, Adam knows how it will go down.
Gandhi’s letter to Hitler. “For the sake of humanity”
Indescribably incredible.
Cult of Mac’s, “It Get’s Better” Poll
Easily the most insensitive title I have possibly ever read. I am both shocked and appalled by Cult of Mac’s “poll.” Simply ridiculous.
“It Gets Better” Video from Apple Employees
Incredibly inspiring video from some of the most advantageous and successful people I’ve ever seen. It’s a tear-jerker, and well worth your time. Enjoy.
Tangled Wallpaper by Louie Mantia
I had no choice but to share Louie Mantia’s Tangled wallpaper; it’s the GF’s favorite movie.
In Calcbot, type 58008, turn your sound on, then turn it upside down.
Clever.
It seems adding content to the site (from the iPad) has become infinitely more feasible.
Update: I am having some trouble activating the plugin myself. If you are having any luck, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.