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Apple Needs to Make a Mac Mini(ish) Tower

December 13, 2019
By Ken Adams

Commentary

There's still a need for something in between Apple's Mac mini and Mac Pro. That is not an iMac. Professionals, like me, that are professional consumers, or prosumers, still need something more than the Mac Mini and very much less than the Mac Pro.

Apple, Mac

Apple Sure Engineered the Crap Outta That !!!

December 12, 2019
By Ken Adams

Commentary

The new Mac Pro went on order last Tue and shipped out today, and yeshk it's a beast !!! They sure engineered the crap outta the thing. It's a marvel of engineering prowess and excellence. Both the Mac Pro and the Pro Display too.

Apple, Mac

My Mac Mini Saga

December 12, 2019
By Ken Adams

Commentary

I had been waiting a long long time for the 2018 Mac mini refresh. When it finally did arrive, it didn't go as smooth as it should have. In spite of that, I still would have to do it again because, well.... its still an Apple. Although I'd change some things, because it was quite a mess. Here's my saga...

Apple, Mac

Apple Rumors of Under Display Fingerprint Sensor Seem Wrong

December 3, 2019
By Ken Adams

Commentary

There have been many rumors about Apple shipping an iPhone with a fingerprint sensor under the display, and they are missing some big things that cause the whole idea to make NO sense. Adding up to - That's just not how Apple does things. And these rumors seem like more proof that some reporters and analysts still do not understand how Apple works.

Apple, iPhone

Android: Security, Shmority – 146 Vulnerabilities and Not a Thing to Wear

November 26, 2019
By Ken Adams

Commentary

Yup you read that right. 146 Android vulnerabilities have been recently discovered by security firm Kryptowire. More f-ugly from our friends in Android world, to bolster what I noted in Android’s Scary Unknown Vulnerabilities.

Android, Google

Google’s Stadia Gaming “is so unreliable its cost seems outrageous”

November 26, 2019
By Ken Adams

Commentary, Design

Just last week I pointed out that the problem with streaming gaming is its dependency on Internet infrastructure and its architecture. Gizmodo's bottom line is... well, not great. YouTubers too.

Gaming, Google

Android’s Scary Unknown Vulnerabilities

November 22, 2019
By Ken Adams

Commentary

Another Android vulnerability has been found and fixed, but Google, Samsung and others have no idea how many Android customers are still vulnerable. And it's the unknowns about Android security that make using Android so very scary.

Android, Google

Google Stadia Streaming Gaming is Having Troubles: Bigger Problem – Usage Caps

November 21, 2019
By Ken Adams

Commentary, Design

Google Stadia Streaming Gaming is Having Troubles: Bigger Problem - Usage Caps - Color me surprised !!! Isn’t a bigger problem its dependency on Internet infrastructure and its architecture ?

Gaming, Google, UX Design

Apple’s Knee Jerk Reaction to Ban Vaping Apps

November 20, 2019
By Ken Adams

Commentary

Apple's Knee Jerk Reaction to Ban Vaping Apps - Apple has a very spotty record with its App Store management. Especially with app approval and rejection. And here's another one that's beyond the pale.

Apple

Imagine If Apple Did THAT !!! Samsung Epic Fails

November 18, 2019
By Ken Adams

Commentary

Imagine if Apple did THAT !!! Samsung commits more Epic Fails and gets off easy. But Apple gets hammered while competitors benefit from double standards.

Android, Apple

Apple Held Big AR Headset Meeting ? Nope. Apple Doesn’t Work Like That

November 13, 2019
By Ken Adams

Commentary

More reporters getting Apple wrong. Did Apple hold a large internal meeting for 1,000+ employees on Apple's plans for Augmented Reality (AR) headsets and glasses ? Nope. I've worked at Apple, and Apple just doesn't work like that. Remember Project Purple ?

Apple, Augmented Reality

Big Blog News: New Name, New Technology & New Content Coming

November 12, 2019
By Ken Adams

Blogger, Commentary, Publishing, WordPress

New name is AdamsAndBits.com. New technology platform is WordPress. And new content on Agile and tech ideas is coming, that's been building up while I worked on the implementation and migration of WordPress.

Agile, Blogger, WordPress

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