iMore show: Stupid Apple headlines

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I joined Rene Ritchie last night to to talk about stupid Apple headlines going mainstream, journalistic responsibility, responsive design, what’s really challenging Apple, and vacationing down south in Montreal.

Google Oops

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Notice anything wrong with the Chromebook? Look closer.

Oh Google.

Dropbox CEO criticizes iCloud

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Houston called out iCloud’s “bizarre limitations,” saying that no iPhone or iPad user can easily share iCloud documents with an Android device.

I see iCloud and Dropbox as different types of services — maybe they shouldn’t be, but I think they are. There are plenty of things I could say that iCloud does better than Dropbox, but it wouldn’t make sense to do so. Just like this doesn’t make sense in a some ways.

CaptureNotes 2 & CaptureAudio

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I’d like to thank G8R Software for sponsoring The Loop this week with CaptureNotes 2 and CaptureAudio.

CaptureNotes 2 for iPad is the full featured notetaking and audio recording application that provides users with the ability to write, type, Flag audio with markers and annotate PDFs during classes or meetings. Launching soon, CaptureAudio delivers more than a simple voice recording app, bringing the unique Flag marking feature of CaptureNotes to the iPhone. Notebooks are easily shared among team members. Likewise, recorded audio sessions can conveniently be shared between the two Apps, supporting both iPhone and iPad users!

CaptureNotes 2 & CaptureAudio are brought to you by G8R Software.

Einhorn drops lawsuit against Apple

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Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital on Friday withdrew the suit it brought against Apple over a proxy proposal that would have allowed shareholders to vote on eliminating preferred stock from the company charter.

I’m glad that’s over.

The Loop’s responsive design is live

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I mentioned a couple of months ago that one of the big changes coming to The Loop in 2013 was a responsive design, making it easier for people to read the site on mobile devices. That feature went live late last night. […]

Bellator MMA app for iPhone and iPad

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When the fights are live on SPIKE, this app is your companion, allowing you to participate in the on-air broadcast. The fight is in your hands, as you become The 4th Judge. Score the fight as it happens using comprehensive real-time fighter analytics you can only get in this app. Developed from the ground up to make watching LIVE fights richer, Bellator MMA allows you to compare fighters and historical statistics to make your pre-fight picks, watch exclusive videos, and dig deep into robust bio pages.

That’s very cool.

Samsung fails to block iPhone, iPad in Japan

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The Tokyo District Court rejected the request as Samsung hadn’t negotiated “sincerely” with Apple over licensing data- sending patents, Judge Ichiro Otaka said in a ruling today. The court also ruled that Samsung doesn’t have the right to seek damages … Continued

SIMPLcase

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Onboard storage of SIM cards & eject tool. Use any standard credit card or membership card as a stand. Sleek, low profile design.

I love the fact that it has storage for SIM cards. This is perfect if you travel and swap out your SIM in other countries.

Creating depth in Web design

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Creative manipulation of images, from layering to composition to special effects, can add depth to web projects.

Tricks of the trade.

Gibson ES-335

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Launched 55 years ago, in 1958, the ES-335 is undoubtedly a classic, not only of Gibson’s but of all electric guitar designs. What the Les Paul model is to solidbodies, the ES-335 is to semis – beautiful, versatile and coveted by players across all genres.

Some history on one of the great guitars.

WSJ douchebaggery

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A little while ago I sarcastically asked on Twitter how the Wall Street Journal could take good news about Apple and turn it into bad news. Well, they did it. I can’t even link to them, but Gruber noticed it too.