Microsoft Finally Built a Tablet (And Nobody Knows What to Think)
Microsoft announced its own tablet three days ago. After years of letting partners handle hardware, Redmond is making a bet that nobody saw coming.
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Apple Leaves Google Behind: What WWDC 2012 Means
WWDC 2012 wasn't just about incremental updates. Apple announced iOS 6 with a brand new Maps app, dropping Google Maps entirely—a bold move signaling Apple's shift toward building its own services.
Apple Maps Isn't Google, and That's Actually the Point
Apple's ditching Google Maps in iOS 6 and replacing it with their own solution. It'll be rough at first, but it's the right move for long-term control.
Apple's Maps Problem: Why Replacing Google Bothers Me
Apple dropped Google Maps from iOS 6 to use their own mapping service. I get the strategic play, but I'm genuinely worried about what this means for users.
Apple's New Maps App Is Gonna Be a Thing
Apple's ditching Google Maps in iOS 6. They're replacing it with their own mapping system, and I'm skeptical it's ready.
MacBook Pro Retina Display: Web Designers Just Got a Problem
Apple's new MacBook Pro Retina display raises an uncomfortable question for web designers: when your development machine has twice the pixel density, can you trust what you're actually building?
Apple's Going to War With Google Over Maps
Apple announced yesterday that iOS 6 will ditch Google's Maps in favor of its own mapping solution. It's a bold move that nobody really asked for, and I'm genuinely not sure they're ready for it.
WWDC starts today, finally
Apple's annual developer conference kicks off this morning. After months of rumors, we're finally going to hear what iOS 6 actually includes—and what Tim Cook's been planning for the Mac.
Facebook's Mobile Problem, Three Weeks In
Three weeks after Facebook's IPO, the stock is tanking and everyone's suddenly asking the uncomfortable question: how does a company make money on phones?
The Facebook Hangover: Three Weeks In
Three weeks after Facebook's disastrous IPO, the questions aren't about its business—they're about whether anyone actually learned what a company is worth.
Facebook's mobile ad problem is worse than you think
Two weeks into Facebook's disastrous public life, the real issue isn't investor hype—it's that their entire advertising model is broken on phones.
Facebook's IPO Isn't a Tech Story
Two weeks after Facebook's IPO disaster, the real issue isn't hype or bad timing—it's that we still don't know how to make money from mobile.