Author Archive for Lory

Writer of all things app related, traveler of the space-time continuum, baker of really great cookies. Follow me @appaholik

Consumer Interest in Apple Products Due to Great Ecosystem

Apple Brand LoyaltyBrand loyalty is something that every company dreams of, fights for and would sell their first-born child to obtain. Apple has it in spades. According to a recent survey done by Reuters, Apple costumers are doggedly loyal, even when then don’t mean to be. One major reason: iTunes and the App Store. Another, Apple makes simple products that everyone can use.

According to the Reuters survey, those who have already invested in the Apple ecosystem are much more likely to continue using their products.

One shopper surveyed was looking into Samsung’s Galaxy Tab after his iPad was recently stolen. “The Samsung appeals to me because it has an SD (digital memory) card and is more flexible in terms of software and hardware you can use with it,” said Parisian Max Cevenne, 62. “But I may end up going back to the iPad since I already use other Apple products, and it might be simpler.”

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MobileMount+ Lets You Mount Your iPad to a Tripod

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Last year, J & M Company launched a kickstarter campaign for the highly successful MobileMount. In a very short period of time, the suction cup-based mounting device earned five times its goal with more than $100,000 and 2,300 backers. The company is back for a second round with the MobileMount+, which features the same suction cup design, but adds a threaded ball joint on one of the removable discs that is compatible with most camera tripods.

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Kick The Buddy: Second Kick Makes You Feel Good About Being Bad- iPad Ap Review

Kick the Buddy LogoI don’t consider myself to be a particularly aggressive person. I don’t fight with the retail clerk at the mall. I don’t push people around in crowded sporting events. I don’t even kill spiders. I scoop them up and put them outside. So, when I found myself giggling like a schoolgirl over beating poor buddy to death with a spiked mace, I had to wonder what kind of person I really am.

Kick the Buddy: Second Kick is an entertainment app that will take away all your stress by letting you take out your rage on a smarmy voodoo doll. It is the follow up to very popular Kick the Buddy series of games. In this fun version, you’ll be able to torture your virtual enemy with more weapons, better graphics, a customizable wardrobe and so much
more.

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Logitech Announces Easy-Switch Technology for Mac, iPhone, iPad

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Logitech is making waves in the tech world with its new “Easy-Switch” technology. It is so convenient it makes you wonder why it hadn’t been thought of before. The company recently announced the upcoming launch of the Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard for Mac, iPad and iPhone. This specially designed keyboard is the perfect addition to any Apple-phile’s home.

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iPad Tops Holiday Wish Lists Ahead of Kindle Fire and Nexus Tablets

ipadchristmasA recent report from Parks Associates shows that this holiday season, consumers are leaning toward Apple for their gadget gifts over any other brand. Even Apple’s iPad 2 is generating interest over the Kindle fire by 20 percent. It looks like it is going to be another great year for the iPad maker.

According to Parks Associate’s New Consumer Analytics research, 44 percent of consumers surveyed are planning to purchase an iPad 2 with the Kindle Fire trailing behind with 24 percent. Microsoft’s first submission to the tablet market lost steam fairly quickly. John Barrett, Director, Consumer Analytics at Parks Associate said early interest in the Surface was high, “but once pricing and product details were announced, holiday intentions to purchase a Microsoft Surface dropped to 21% in Q4 from 45% in Q3.”

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Samsung Exec Admits Using Apple Products At Home

Young SohnMIT Technology Review recently interviewed Samsung Electronics’ Chief Strategy Officer, Young Sohn. As the newly appointed head of innovating for the Korean-based company, Sohn spoke candidly with MIT reporter Jessica Leber. Maybe a little too candidly. When asked about Samsung’s future strategy to dominate the technology industry, he told Leber that, at home, he uses a Mac, iPhone and iPad.

What, what, what? It’s true. Sohn described the importance of a solid ecosystem and pointed to Apple as an example of how it is done right.

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Apps To Help You Celebrate Festivus

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Everyone approaches the holidays differently. Some jump in with both feet, decorating the house the day after Thanksgiving. Others, fly to warmer climates for the winter, abandoning all seasonal frivolities. Still others, especially since it was first introduced to the world via Seinfield 15 years ago, reject tradition and celebrate Festivus. If you participate in any kind of “airing of grievances” or “feats of strength” during the month of December, then we’ve got a couple of apps that will help you through the holiday season.

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Apple Settles Anti-Trust Probe in EU

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This year, Apple and a few major e-book sellers came under fire by the U.S. Department of Justice for accusations that the companies violated anti-trust regulations by colluding to price fix digital books in order to adversely affect competition from Amazon.

The DoJ found that these companies were in violation of anti-trust law and Amazon quickly lowered the price of its e-books. In The European Union, Apple decided not to fight against the system and quickly offered to ease pricing restrictions after regulators began an anti-trust probe into the iPad maker and four other publishing companies.

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How To Host The Perfect Cookie Exchange With The Help of Your iPad

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Cookie parties are a big deal in my neck of the woods. I attend no less than three every year, and I’ve hosted my own for a few years now. Thanks to some help from my iPad, I’ve been able to hone my hosting skills and have a few suggestions for you. If you are planning on throwing a cookie exchange this year, here are a few things the iPad can help you with.

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Redbox Instant Streaming Service to Launch this Month

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Add another paid subscription media streaming service to the pot. Now, Redbox is joining the reindeer games with its own unlimited streaming service. In February, we told you about the possible future of a new Netflix competitor. Today, Electronista is reporting that, not only is the rumor true, but the service is in beta right now and will be ready to launch sometime this month.

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