Google's Cowardly Patent Assertions

Jim Dalrymple on Google's recent patent assertions:

So, Let me get this straight. Apple spent billions of dollars researching the best interface for mobile devices and patented their findings. Those methods of interacting with a mobile device became so popular, Google illegally integrated them in its inferior Android operating system.

I was going to comment on this, but Jim nails it. Google knows that they stole Apple's ideas and they are terrified because Apple will win with their recent mother of all patents decision.

Apple Should Sue Mike Daisey

Jim Dalrymple:

While I doubt Apple will seek any compensation, I don’t see why Daisey should be allowed to profit.

Maybe a solution would be to sue Daisey with the understanding that all of the money is put into a fund for Chinese workers.

Amen, Jim.

I use my iPad like an iPad

Jim Dalrymple:

People keep talking about the iPad and if it can replace their PC. The truth is, for a lot of people it can replace the PC, but I think many people are looking at this the wrong way.

Great article. Go read it.

Mobile Web Design Mistakes

Jim Dalrymple:

Webdesigner Depot:

Mobile Internet usage is on the rise, and the world of Web design continues to evolve—so designers must learn to accomodate mobile devices. Thinking “Oh, my users won’t visit my website on a mobile device” is the worst mistake of all.

You mean, like The Loop, Jim?

Macworld’s Mountain Lion FAQ

Jim Dalrymple:

Macworld out together a great list of questions and answers about Mountain Lion.

Seconded.

Ina Fried Misses the Approach

Ina Fried:

Although they are doing it in different ways, Apple and Microsoft are aiming for a similar goal with their next desktop operating systems: To make the computer more like the phone.

Jim Dalrymple, in response:

There is a big difference between what Microsoft and Apple are doing.

Even a cursory knowledge of the two OSes should yield that conclusion.

Omnibox-Gate

Jim Dalrymple:

Safari no longer has a search box — you just type your search into the address bar and you will be taken to your favorite search engine results page.

When a Bug is Not a Bug

Jim Dalrymple on the iMessage "bug":

It was like the perfect storm of circumstances. If the employee had of simply toggled the iMessage on and off, or if the customer had of put in a different SIM card, none of this would have happened.

Whoops. Read Jim's full article here.

You Don't Mess Around With Jim

Jim Dalrymple, in response to rumours of a February Apple Event:

This is not going to happen, according to my sources. Apple will not hold an event in February, unusual or otherwise. That’s it.

Settles it for me.

(via The Loop)

† If you didn't get the song reference in the title you need to check out the late, great Jim Croce.