It was so much fun the first time, we decided to do it again. A second MacJury panel takes on the question of holiday gifts and delivers yet another eclectic and intriguing set of picks that include both tech and non-tech options. It isn’t too late to get some great gift picks from the panel [...]
After spending a couple days with the bright, shiny new iPhone 5, members of The MacJury convened to share and compare experiences with each other and you. Discussing the new size and form factor, the new Lightning connector, the new EarPod headphones, the speed of the processor and how it affects real-world use, battery life, [...]
Members of the MacJury assembled virtually from some very different and unique locations under sometimes adverse circumstances to discuss and dissect the (almost) $1.5 billion verdict awarded to Apple in their patent suit against Samsung. Aspects of the verdict covered included the speed of the decision, the fact that Apple was not cited for any [...]
iPhone 5 anticipation is reaching fever pitch, and rumors are rampant. The MacJury attempts to introduce some sanity to the discourse by looking at what its members want to see in the next version of the iPhone, and what the device will need to complete, not just at introduction, but throughout its lifespan. Size, power, [...]
Less than an hour after Tim Cook wrapped up the keynote address for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2012, The MacJury convened to discuss hardware and software announcements, their picks for the most useful or interesting, and some general discussion on the event. Get the scoop from the panel of Jean MacDonald, Ian Schray and host Chuck [...]
Weldon Dodd, Tonya Engst, Pat Fauquet and host Chuck Joiner [ 49:04 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadOnly hours after Apple make a series of announcements about their push into the textbook market, The MacJury met to examine the impact of such things as changes to the End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) and what it may mean for non-textbook publishers, the text book price ceiling and the focus on high school level [...]
The iPhone 4S didn’t seem to wow the crowd at its announcement, but the sales numbers clearly indicated there was lots to be excited about. The MacJury spent the weekend using their new iPhone 4Ss, and share stories of the shenanigans involved in acquiring the phone, SIM card swapping and surgery, and experiencing puppy love [...]
Shortly after the iPhone 4S announcement event wrapped up, The MacJury convened to evaluate the latest news from Apple, including the issue surrounding the naming convention, the new camera, Siri, and the internal hardware changes to the device. The role of voice recognition in gaming, how your relationship with your phone may change once you [...]
Photo manipulation is more popular than ever with the proliferation of cameras in iDevices and the cost of good digital cameras constantly getting better by the month. The problem is how to keep track of what you shot where, and how to easily move your photos from one device to another for editing and sharing. [...]
There has been lots of talk about an Apple television, but should they build it? What would make it different? Why would you want one? The MacJury contemplates these questions and more in a compelling discussion of a relocated digital hub, a Kickstarter for video programs, getting what you want where you want it when [...]
Operating in the shadow of Apple may be different than any other company in the world. A special MacJury convenes to discuss the benefits and challenges of doing business in and as part of the Apple ecosystem. What makes the Apple space different and what that is attractive from a business and investing perspective, the [...]
The WWDC 2011 announcements were many, varied, and all important. The MacJury convened to analyze the information and provide insight into everything Steve Jobs and company unveiled. Some of the topics discussed include the focus on touch, iMessage’s kill feature, Lion Server, the presence of Twitter and absence of Facebook, Game Center, the Reader feature [...]