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My Ideas On Windos

William — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:42:16 +0000

Recently, a few people have asked me why I am so enthousaisatic about the upcoming windows stuff. Some even thought it was scary. Therefore, I thought it was about time to tell a bit more on what I’m thinking about Apple, Microsoft and so on.

First of all, I am still an Apple fanboy. I love my iPad and am using it more and more throughout the day. The same goes for my iMac. Fabulous device, really easy to use. However, I’m a bit disappointed looking at their current vision on development. Or: I think Microsoft is moving faster than apple right now and might be ahead of Apple in one or two years. I guess this requires some explanation.

The iPhone has been revolutionary. It was so revolutionary that the guys at RIM even thought it could not be true. But it was true and people are loving it. As they are loving iOS. However, I think that iOS is too static to last that long. The idea of unlocking your device, whereafter you are immediately confronted with your apps is cool. But in iOS, it is kinda static. Dev’s are still not able to put live info into their app icons. Which I think is the logic next step. Microsoft took that step. They allow you to create bigger or smaller tiles on your home screen. And they can be used to display live information on them. So instead of a static app home screen, you get instant access to the information you were going to look for.

I really appreciate the live tiles in Windows Phone. But that’s the mobile OS. Let’s take a look at the desktop OS’s. Apple did a nice job in refining their Mac OS X with the latest Lion release. But they are still thinking in the traditional desktop environment box. Although they now have the function available where it shows me all my installed apps in an iOS way, I have to press a button there to see static app icons. Actually, all they did is move the applications folder from the stacks to all full screen overlay. Without live info.
If I look at the upcoming Windows 8, Microsoft did step outside that box. You don’t have to click anywhere. You immediately see the apps you want to see. With live info attached, even if an app is not running. That is smart!

And by releasing Windows 8 to the public, more than 1 billion people will have the opportunity to upgrade to the Windows Metro style UI. Which is similar to the Windows Phone 7 layout. And once the people have the desktop environment, purchasing the mobile counterpart is the logic next step. Especially as Microsoft will make it possible to have your apps running on both platforms. So think about interoperability between apps!

The future is looking good, but I think we have to look through windows.

Full access to iCloud?

William — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:09:26 +0000

Already want full access to iCloud (which is only coming in the Fall)? Then check out this tutorial on how to create an account if you are on iOS5. Once activated, you can get access to your iCloud account and mail by using this tutorial. I have not yet tried if this works with the upcoming Lion release of Mac OS but might try it out later this weekend…

UPDATE: iCloud seems to be working flawlessly under Mac OS X Lion:

Microsoft releases Photosynth for iOS

William — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:22:23 +0000

I really like Microsofts recent attitude towards other operating systems. Instead of being narrow minded and only developing for your own OS, Microsoft is doing more and more to satisfy users that aren’t using their hardware or OS. Office for Mac 2011 is works really smooth. As well as the various applications for iOS.

The latest application released for iOS is Photosynth. A really cool technology and now available on a really nice device. Photosynth allows you to create 360 degrees panorama pictures. Check it out over here. The iOS app can be downloaded over here.

Now I’m just waiting for the Lync app…

The MAC App Store has arrived!

William — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:52:21 +0000

More info and download here. Or run the updater by clicking the Apple in the upper left corner of your mac.

iOS 4.2 is available now!

William — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:14:34 +0000

The wait is over! iOS 4.2 is available, allowing iPad users to make use of features such as Multitasking and Folders.

Check iTunes for your update. More info available here.

[Update] seems that iTunes is giving iOS 4.2.1 to me for both iPhone as well as for iPad…

Find my iPhone is for free now!

William — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:08:30 +0000

Lucky iPhone and iPad users. As from today, the find my iPhone functionality that comes along with iOS and MobileMe is now offered for free.

More details here.

The Beatles have arrived at iTunes

William — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:55:09 +0000

The wait is over, The Beatles have arrived in iTunes. Check them out here.

Pulse News and Pulse Mini for free!

William — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:58:59 +0000

The Pulse news readers for both iPhone and iPad are now available for free.

Download Pulse News Reader here and Pulse News Mini here.

Fix Airprint on 10.6.5

William — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:39:06 +0000

Airprint was one of the really cool features of the upcoming iOS 4.2. Unfortunately, Apple seems to have removed Airprint support from 10.6.5, the latest update from the MAC OS.

There are however ways to fix Airprint. Click here for the tutorial. and here for the necessary files.

A Social Magazine for your iPad

William — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:26:30 +0000

What about combining your Facebook, Twitter and all other feeds in one application? Vid after the click.

Click here to view the embedded video.