Tag Archives: iphone

iPad announcement summary

By kirsch | February 1, 2010

Apparently Apple has announced a new product called iPad. It’s like a big iPod touch. Having owned all three iPhone models  I must admit I would probably enjoy owning an iPad, limitations and all.
As it is, I already use my iPhone more than I use my laptop anyway:  when I wake up, I check my [...]

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Operation Chokehold

By kirsch | December 16, 2009

Fake Steve Jobs is angry at AT&T’s poor network performance and all their excuses. Dropped calls, falling back to EDGE, slow data rates, poor voice quality, etc. So he called for Operation Chokehold through his blog:
Subject: Operation Chokehold
On Friday, December 18, at noon Pacific time, we will attempt to overwhelm the AT&T data network and [...]

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The Browser Wars II

By kirsch | December 8, 2009

About three and a half years ago I took a look at the browser usage statistics here in The MKX®. A lot has happened since: Safari came out for Windows, mobile browsing finally became usable with the iPhone, and Google released a fast new browser called Chrome. I think it’s about time we take another [...]

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There’s an app for that

By kirsch | August 26, 2009
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No longer missing iPhone features

By kirsch | June 17, 2009

In June of 2007 I wrote a post titled “Seemingly obvious software features missing from the iPhone“.
Today, iPhone OS 3.0 will be available and the iPhone 3G S is shipping, so I thought it’d be interesting to see how things stand now.
Below is the original list, with the items that are now covered striked through:

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iPhone holder for your flight.

By kirsch | December 7, 2008

Ever tried watching a movie on your iPhone while you fly? Then you know how tired your hands get. This is the way to go my friends. Also compatible with iPod touch. Not compatible with barfing. Via Engadget.

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