Google just announced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean at I/O, and Google Now might finally be the killer feature that gives Android a real edge over iOS. But Google's track record makes me nervous about betting on it.
Microsoft revealed the Surface tablet with a keyboard-cover hybrid, but the author questions whether fabric buttons and Windows on a tablet is actually what the market wants.
Apple's decision to rip out Google Maps and build its own for iOS 6 is half-baked and kind of a mess right now. But there's something oddly exciting about watching a giant company admit it's still learning.
Apple's decision to dump Google Maps in favor of its own mapping service in iOS 6 is ballsy and probably going to be a mess. But honestly, the web needs Apple to take risks like this, even if it crashes and burns.
Microsoft announced its own tablet three days ago. After years of letting partners handle hardware, Redmond is making a bet that nobody saw coming.
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'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 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 ditching Google Maps in iOS 6. They're replacing it with their own mapping system, and I'm skeptical it's ready.
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 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.
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.
