April 2010
The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs : We are removing... →
Fantastic. Thanks @rkavan
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Dev-Team Blog: Calm before the Spirit storm →
At some point after (don’t ask when!) the iPad 3G is actually in customers’ hands, the first “userland” jailbreak since firmware 1.x will be released by @comex. It’s called “Spirit” and was first demonstrated working on an iPad by @MuscleNerd within 24 hours of the iPad’s release on April…
I must give credit to the Dev Team. They have truly made Apple devices bearable for the selfish...
Thoughts on Flash →
Concise to the point and doesn’t leave much room for adobe to respond.
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Feeding your vegetarian friends at a cookout
squashed:
The weather is warming up—which means it’s time to fire up the grill and invite friends over for burgers, brats, and a celebration of our victory over the edible mammals. But … what do you feed your weird vegetarian friend?
This question seems to genuinely concern a lot of people. Since many people organize meals around a meat dish, it becomes baffling to plan a meal without meat. But...
Mac & the iPad →
Fantastic reading on product architecture strategy.
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Gizmodo and the reaction of the tech-gurus →
I am a bit shocked at how much flak Gizmodo has received of late. Especially for the fact that they have paid to get the test model of the iPhone 4G from someone who claims to have “found” the phone…
WatchPut This On, Episode 2: Shoes (by Put This On)
Adam has changed my life… =)
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“Idle threats of defection by outraged iPhone developers [4] are laughable...”
– Non-Apple’s Mistake (via Instapaper)
“The percentage holding a favorable opinion of former President George W. Bush =...”
– The Only Tea Party Stat You Need to Know (via Instapaper)
“Keeping the rules secret may make things easier for Apple, but it’s weakening...”
– ★ It’s Not the Control, It’s the Secrecy (via Instapaper)
How to Turn Your Creative Brainstorm into a... →
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“I don’t know the specific reasons for Tao’s pseudo-accessibility, but his story...”
– Why Does the World’s Top Mathematician have a Public E-Mail Address? (via Instapaper)
“I’ll probably buy an iPad or something like it again in the future. In a year or...”
– Alex Payne — The Moderate’s Position on iPad Openness (via Instapaper)
Why Indian IT companies are outsourcing – to US |... →
Reverse outsourcing huh?
“And wait a minute — didn’t I already pay for my iPhone? I gave $200 to Apple,...”
– iPhone OS 4: Why It’s Time to Choose a Different Phone | Business Hacks | BNET
What ever makes people say such things and then bite their mouth does not make sense to me. I am not an apologizer for Apple and am skeptical about the iAd network.
However, that’s more related to the...
iPad 3G for India?
As BSNL is the only service in India providing 3G services - for a long time to come, would Apple sell iPad 3G in India? Even if it will come in the traditional 2+ years time frame =P!
Early Jailbreak Software For iPhone 4.0 Beta Is... →
This is exciting news. I am so impressed with the jailbreak community. =)! I sincerely hope that we can maintain the carrier unlock. As I realized that I won’t be able to switch to AT&T for sometime.
“iPhone OS and MacOS are bespoke; Android and MS-DOS and Windows are...”
– The Progress of the Platform
Interesting read.
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A feature that I'd like
Something that I still continue for the lack of an automated feature is writing down words that I look up in the dictionary to check back at a later date to realize what I have learned.
I wish now that Apple and devices like Kindle have enough information on what I look up constantly, they would provide me an option to log it in a journal of sorts so that I can look up and realize what I have...
“Five minutes into flight, the rocket’s cryogenic or third stage powered by...”
– Major setback for Isro as GSLV mission fails - Economy and Politics - livemint.com
This is indeed sad. Good luck with the next launch to all folks @ ISRO. This is really close to me as my dad spent some time in Russia learning about the cryogenic engine and worked with ISRO developing many...
ignore the code: Synergy of Pen and Touch →
Wow, I am seriously impressed by the capability that pen+touch has on the user interface and experience. I am really looking forward to some competition that this is going to generate.
Especially on the tablet form factor and Microsoft’s Courier, this would be a great addition.
Internet Vices - Patrick Moberg →
Awesome. via @arvindia4u
“In what universe not solely populated by overinvested Apple fanboys is it a good...”
– nodnod - With friends like these…
There are just so many good quotes in this post.
“The logical choice, and in many ways the responsible choice for companies like...”
– nodnod - With friends like these…
Fantastic take on the Adobe and Apple situation. One of the best writings I’ve read in some time as well. Kudos and a must read.
“What?! Uh, huh? Information science has nothing to do with typography. Why would...”
– Oppugn.us: Where The Rants Go
Interesting take on 3.3.1 article of the new developer agreement.
“Now let me put aside my role as an official representative of Adobe for a moment...”
– The Flash Blog » Apple Slaps Developers In The Face
The very fact that the blog is still online (after removing some attribution with Adobe) still speaks volumes about Adobe as a company and their open culture. They have not only let the blog stand by, but they are essentially saying that they...
Impact of the Internet on Agricultural industry -... →
“U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced it continues...”
– USCIS - USCIS Continues to Accept FY 2011 H-1B Petitions
Fantastic news for the employers that have filed for H1B petitions for new hires. At the same time, it’s kinda sad that only ~ 21% of the general quota has been sought after. Talks about the employment scene.
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*Crossing my...
Origin Agritech 20F filing →
BBC News - Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik... →
Whoa, according to Islamic law, you can legally be married over telephone and have multiple wives. 1-900 numbers beware.
TidBITS iPhone iPad iPod: Why the iPad Is a Blank... →
Interesting read about the uPas
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“How can Amazon counter the iPad allure? Some suggest the Seattle, Wa.-based...”
– Report: iPad Already Viewed as Kindle Replacement | Cult of Mac
As someone who would work for Amazon, I would advise Amazon not to go the price war way. That’s not the way the game should be played. Look for the perfect reading experience and perfect it.
Apple’s iPad is certainly...
“Let’s just be honest for a second. What need does the iPad deliver on? What...”
– The Real iPad Review
Interesting, but true observations about the iPad. Must read if you’ve not bought one yet. If you have, what do you think??
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“Either write something worth reading about or do something worth writing about.”
– Ben Franklin
via Inbound Marketing. A fantastic book by Dharmesh Shah.
“The hottest debate going at the moment is whether or not the iPad is a laptop or...”
– The Biggest Reason iPad Isn’t a Computer Replacement — Yet. | Cult of Mac
Very very interesting. Not that this can’t change in the future, but supremely interesting.
“Sometimes they actually enhance the device. Mostly, though, they’re like a third...”
– Andy Ihnatko’s Celestial Waste of Bandwidth (BETA) » iPad and Multitasking
I am liking Andy’s commentary more and more. This is the sanest thing I’ve heard about Apple and its choice on app multi-tasking.
“Leaders have deep experience in their circle. It’s not chutzpah, it’s not spin;...”
– Rands In Repose: Bits, Features, and Truth
This is great.
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“The idea that there are three simple levers that define a feature or a product...”
– Rands In Repose: Bits, Features, and Truth (via Instapaper)