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Apple’s iOS Subscription Policy

Posted on February 16th, 2011 by Ian G. Clifton

There has been quite a bit of news lately about Apple’s change regarding subscriptions available to apps on the iOS platform. Apple announced the subscription service and the overall message is essentially this: If you have a subscription available outside … Continue reading →

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Apple Insider Slant

Posted on December 1st, 2010 by Ian G. Clifton

Occasionally, I try to view websites that are very pro-Apple, partly to learn what’s new in that world (and what excites its inhabitants) and partly to get a good laugh. This screenshot is an example where I couldn’t help but … Continue reading →

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From Android To iOS, Usability Examined

Posted on August 11th, 2010 by Ian G. Clifton

When I first starting doing development for smartphones, my job was purely on the web side of things, and I didn’t even have a smartphone. I had a lowly LG Shine (which I was actually very happy with and held … Continue reading →

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Apple iPhone 4 Antenna Press Conference

Posted on July 24th, 2010 by Ian G. Clifton

I’ll just come right out and say it:  I was disappointed with Apple’s iPhone 4 antenna press conference.  The outcome was exactly what I expected (after all, a complete recall is too expensive and damaging to Apple’s reputation, and having … Continue reading →

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Why Signal Strength Isn’t Very Useful

Posted on July 15th, 2010 by Ian G. Clifton

There’s been a lot of talk about how signal strength and its representation by bars on cellphones, especially due to the iPhone 4 having a significant problem with attenuation when held the “wrong” way. I’ve also seen a lot of … Continue reading →

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