RIP Steve Jobs (1955 – 2011)
The world lost one of it’s brightest visionary and creative genius, leaving behind a brand that only he could have built. He battled pancreatic cancer for seven years and finally succumbed, his death announced to the world just days after the unveiling of the iPhone 4s. He is 56 this year.
If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com. Here’s a video of his 2005 Stanford Commencement Address. Inspirational speech to inspire the young.
Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish.
Apple’s iPods and iPhones to carry advertising
The Daily Telegraph recently reported that a patent application filed in the United States suggests that the leading technology firm is considering introducing commercials in order to sell its products at a discounted price. Described in the application as “enforcement routine” software, it is believed the technology would force users to watch or listen to small adverts which they would be unable to skip past.
Apple, like all leading technology firms, regularly files experimental patent applications, which never come to fruition. But the inclusion of Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs’ name on the application, has led some commentators to conclude that the idea is being taken seriously by the company. It is believed pressure from rival firms, such as Spotify – which allows users to download free music tracks providing they listen to periodic adverts – has persuaded Apple to take the technology seriously. (more…)
Free Apps and Games for iPhone
Now that iPhone finally came into Malaysia no thanks to the slow moving Maxis, users would be looking at all the applications that’s available for the device right? Now, unless your iPhone’s jailbroken, you’d have to practically pay anything from USD0.99 upwards for the games and apps. But have no fear, there are also some free ones that’s available for download into the phone.
Just want to share some of the ones I like and uses. You could also download these applications if you have the iPod Touch too. After all, these Apps are FREE!
Social Networking Apps
1. Facebook
Facebook has such a strong presence these days that just like Twitter, people wants to update it frequently and let people know what’s happening in their lives. What better way than to use the Facebook App on iPhone right?
