In issue 15 of The Loop Magazine:
Matt Gemmell talks about letting go of distractions and interruptions that cause him to lose focus on what’s important; Kirk McElhearn investigates whether William Shakespeare was a real person or a name used by many different authors; Nick de Souza discusses how the iPad is helping in education in his article “Magical Lessons”; Chris Domico is reminded how a song can take you back in time in “Nostalgia”; and Jim Dalrymple reviews the iPad mini.
In keeping with its promise of updating iWork for OS X and iOS, Apple on Thursday released updates for Pages (iOS and OS X), Numbers (iOS and OS X), and Keynote (iOS and OS X). Changes for the individual apps are as follows:
The Federal Communications Commission will propose allowing passengers to use their cellphones on airplanes, people familiar with the matter said.
While phone use would still be restricted during takeoff and landing, the proposal would lift an FCC ban on airborne calls and cellular data use by passengers once a flight reaches 10,000 feet, an FCC official said.
I will punch you in the face if you make a loud phone call next to me.
I like these. I use Field Notes all the time.
Nice.
The $290 million verdict is nearly $100 million less than the $380 million Apple sought in the retrial, but far above the $53 million Samsung said it owed. In a series of seemingly desperate last-minute attempts to delay the verdict, Samsung first moved for a mistrial on racial grounds, and then asked Judge Koh to stay the case pending a possibly years-long reexamination of a key Apple patent.
Judge Koh denied both motions, and the new verdict brings Apple’s total award in the landmark patent dispute is $888 million.
Now just pay up scumbags.
The mission of WordPress.com is to democratize publishing. We’re inspired every day by the ways creators use our platform to bring their voices to the world. Unfortunately, we also see many cases of censorship aimed at WordPress.com authors and users.
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These cases are both infuriating and increasingly common. While there are no legal consequences (like fines) under the DMCA for copyright abusers, there is a provision that allows victims of censorship (and their web hosts) to bring legal action against those who submit fraudulent DMCA notices. So today, we’ve joined with Oliver, Ivan, and Adam to take a small strike back at DMCA abuse. We’ve filed two lawsuits for damages under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, which allows for suits against those who “knowingly materially misrepresent” a case of copyright infringement.
Much respect WordPress people.
Federico Viticci wrote an in-depth article about why he left Chrome and returned to Safari on his iOS devices. One comment I’d like to add to his piece is about using Reading List. I’ve been using Safari’s built-in read later feature too and I kind of like it. I suppose it’s as much for the convenience of having my saved articles available across all devices as it is for the feature itself. I do use Instapaper and have the apps, but sometimes it’s just easier to have everything in one app.
How am I not in this?
A public Wi-Fi access point is like a public restroom. All kinds of businesses along travel routes offer restrooms to bring in customers. They offer free Wi-Fi for the same reason. The fact is, finding Wi-Fi on the road has become a lot easier over the past ten years. You just have to know where to look for it.
It’s pretty easy to find a hotspot if you need it these days.
[Professional accountants: Avert your eyes; the following simplification could hurt.
Profit isn’t cash, it’s merely an increase in the value of your assets. Such increase can be illiquid. Profit is an accountant’s opinion. Cash is a fact.]
Fascinating article from Jean-Louis Gassée.
Jim and Dan talk about Sonic Port from Line 6, Mobile POD, using an iPad as a primary device, the Apple Store for iPad and the new generation of iOS 7 apps, Plex, The Bacon Method, and more.
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Studio Devil doesn’t have the glitz and glitter interface that other apps do, but when it comes to guitar tone, this app delivers. It’s one of my favorites.
Myrtle is stunning sounding and a visual treat. A perfect live mic for old-school stage vocal technique, she’s tuned to sound ideal from three inches to a foot away. She has a natural warmth of tone and crisp clarity that combine to make an extraordinarily natural sounding live mic.
This is a great looking handmade microphone. I haven’t heard, so I don’t know about the quality.
MoneyWell for iPad is a full-featured personal finance app that gives you access to direct connect banking and the best proactive budgeting system available.
Too many changes in the new update to mention.
Dan Edwards is talking specifically about designers in his article, but his advice can be applied to all aspects of our lives.
I bet a lot of people will take advantage of this.
Mr. Gascón said that, based on e-mails he had reviewed between a Samsung executive and a software developer, it appeared that the carriers were unwilling to allow Samsung to load the antitheft software. The emails, he said, suggest that the carriers are concerned that the software would eat into the profit they make from the insurance programs many consumers buy to cover lost or stolen phones.
Wow.
“In response to declining sales, the company is in a volatile state,” New York-based Pfizer told employees in a memo obtained by Bloomberg News. “We recommend that BlackBerry clients use their BlackBerry devices and plan to migrate to a new device at normal contract expiration.”
“Volatile state” is not what you want to hear from one of your largest customers.
Quite an embarrassment for Samsung considering the NBA just signed $100 million deal with them to use their tablets.
The only thing Google didn’t do is change their name to Samsung.
Another very nice looking, easy to use app that was updated today.
Apple on Wednesday released a new app for the iPad: Apple Store. The new app gives users ability to make purchases of Apple products and third-party accessories in an app designed specifically for the iPad. Apple Store for iPad allows … Continued
RiffRumble Metal is over and the winners have been announced. I had the honor of choosing the first place winner this year and it was a really difficult decision. Congrats to the winners.
I love apps that do one thing and do it really well. This looks great.
This is great… and accurate.
Following up on Michael Lopp’s “Stagnation” post earlier today, Daniel Jalkut give us his thoughts.
But what really frustrates me in this case is the software has served him perfectly, and he thanks it with a slap to the face. It’s one thing to denigrate a product for failing to meet your expectations, or for exhibiting a clear lack of craftsmanship, but Lopp admits that those problems do not apply.
I used to write with fountain pens all the time. I still have a couple, but I don’t use them much anymore.
This is when you know it’s time to get a new app.
A new Web site from Shawn Blanc where he recommends the best app in each category. Seems to be like The Wirecutter, but for Apple. I like the idea of having a site that will take a stand and give out their recommendation.