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.
Why Every Android Phone Feels Like a Compromise
Ive spent the last six months jumping between Android phones trying to find one that doesn't make me want to throw it. Spoiler: I haven't found it yet.
Why I Can't Recommend An Android Phone Anymore
The Android market has fractured so badly that there's no single phone I can honestly recommend to friends anymore. Manufacturers keep chasing specs while drowning the OS in custom skins.
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.
Google Just Showed Us What Android Really Wants to Be
Google I/O wrapped yesterday, and they made some genuinely bold moves. The Nexus 7 is coming, and Google Now might finally be the voice assistant that actually feels useful.