I have been struggling (quite publicly) to condense why Steve Jobs is so unique and important to us all into a crisp, clear thought. Â It’s difficult, of course, given the breadth and depth of his influence. Â When talking to a CBC reporter by phone this evening...
Every time I watch an Apple announcement such as this morning’s, I am reminded of a series of vision videos that Apple produced with Alan Kay in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Apple seems to be steadily and unflinchingly chipping away at every aspect...
Lots of hubbub and hype about “antennagate” and Apple’s attempts to quash it today with a hastily-prepared press conference. Â But does Apple really need to apologize for a cataclysm which exists largely in the nubbins of traffic-hungry bloggers and...
I have just realized that FOIB and ianbell.com passed their 10-year anniversary some time in 2009 without me really marking the event. During that time I’ve authored thousands of articles, missives, and comments that have been shared from my online pulpit and...
Correct me if I’m wrong, but every Apple product I’ve ever seen can be turned OFF (except for the iPod shuffle). In the storied annals of consumer electronics, I am betting there’s generally a good reason for this. In my naive experience, things...
