Today Apple introduced a new version of their iBooks iOS application alongside a new content creation tool, iBooks Author. This move was focused entirely on bringing textbooks to the iPad. After analyzing both Apple's announcement and the two newly released pieces of software, I have some interesting observations.
Why the iPad?
I think it is...
Read moreDigital publishing grew tremendously in 2011. With the unveiling of new technologies such as the iPad 2, the iPhone 4S and Amazon’s Kindle Fire, we’ve dramatically changed the way companies will disseminate information for years to come.
But we’ve only begun to scratch the surface of what’s possible in this...
Read moreAnd the winner is: PhoneGap! The reasons why are actually simple.
PhoneGap and Appcelerator Titanium are both very popular open-source JavaScript frameworks for packaging and deploying mobile applications. At Universal Mind, we have clients that leverage both and clearly both frameworks have countless successful implementations on numerous...
Read moreRemember buying a vinyl record or even a CD, ripping off the plastic and having an immediate glimpse into the back-story of the music project… all while holding something in the palm of your hands?
With a move to streaming music and digital downloads, we’ve lost some of the connection and back-story we used to get from vinyl and CD albums. It seems...
Read moreWe're thrilled to release the new Jimi Hendrix – The Complete Experience app for iOS5 in conjuntion with Sony Music Entertainment, Legacy Records, and Experience Hendrix, LLC.
"Jimi Hendrix – The Complete Experience is a powerful new way for fans to immerse themselves in the world of Jimi Hendrix and discover great music and other special premium...
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Amazon has entered the tablet market. The Kindle Fire, however is not an "iPad killer". Calling it that is to miss the point completely. Amazon has a wealth of content that they want to sell you.Kindle books, the Amazon MP3 Store, Amazon VOD, and the Amazon App Store for Android. All of these services, Amazon wants you to use, and they want to...
If you thought Steve Jobs comment was a "light" comment, you might need to take a look again.
I still remember 3 years ago when my father in law bought his new PC desktop for the sole purpose to edit home movies. Well, as you see, no high end desktop PC required any longer.
We ARE in a post PC world....Read more
Data Monday: Angry Birds
January 3, 2011by Luke Wroblewski
It's no secret the Angry Birds line of games is extremely popular on smartphones and tablets. But the data on how popular it is might surprise you. Good thing scientific studies found that casual games can significantly improve players' moods and stress levels!
- Angry Birds...
1.5 Million Windows Phone 7 phones have been sold, but that doesn't mean they are in the hands of consumers. This number includes units "stocked by mobile operators and retailers on their way to customers". Call me crazy, but I still think Windows Phone 7 will be a success (and this coming from a complete Apple Nerd). On the other hand, I find...
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