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 [...]
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 [...]
The third and final pre-Black Friday MacJury convened to deliberate on even more holiday gift ideas that will keep those on your list happy, and you out of the mall madness. With picks at all price ranges, tech and non-tech, and some with an eye toward social responsibility, you’re sure to find something for everyone [...]
The party continues in the MacJury room as a jumbo-sized panel join in with a second round of deliberations on what they will give and what they hope they will get this holiday season. Delivering their picks for hardware, software, services and yes, more edibles, are Peter Cohen, Tonya Engst, Katie Floyd, Ted Landau, Maria [...]
The MacJury gets out of the jury box early for the holiday season to help you decide what to get your favorite Apple product fan…or maybe even yourself. The suggestions are as diverse as they are valuable, with a few surprises, lots of laughter, and some thoughtful recommendations along the way. The panel picking hardware, [...]
Shortly after Steve Jobs left the stage at Apple’s Special Event, The MacJury convened to review the announcements. Starting with Apple’s decision to stream the event, and the success and implications of that stream over both Mac and iDevices, the panel review everything that was shown. The new High Dynamic Range photography option of iOS [...]
It is that time of year again. Schools and universities around the globe welcome students back to their studies, but what tech is going with them? How are those institutions embracing (or not) laptops, iPhones, iPods and iPads? Are they keeping up with the pace of change in the outside world, or is education establishment [...]
In the second part of the deliberations on the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference announcements, the iPhone’s specifications, including the glass-and-steel construction, the new screen construction, and the camara are reviewed. AT&T’s upgrade policies for existing iPhone owners are examined (and they don’t appear to be consistent), AT&T coverage, and Steve Jobs’ presentation of iAds are [...]
