Apple has now began to move backwards.

Well not that I need to say anymore, everyone has been complaing about the recent Apple Event what was going wrong with them? Are they really moving backward? Lining up with their new product and removing those ports and just add in the touch bar to make it look cool?

My philosophy still stands, consumer needs to know what they are buying and should worth for the money they paid for.

One good example is this video.


His review to me is actually quite truthful. He is just telling everyone that there are performance difference in different models which was not explained from the apple official website or anything. I totally agree it but was in a heated debate when I show this video to my friend. He said that consumer does not care about this. I was what... but still they have the right to know and been informed.

Okay back to my topic, I recently spotted another article here where a writer wrote about Apple has no idea what they are doing now. They have lost their directions. Their ecosystem has also broken. Especially, it was mentioned that the headphone that plugs to the iPhone is not compatible with the latest Macbook Pro. Ouch*

One more thing about their latest 'innovation' the touch bar, if you have notice the design on the Macbook Pro. it is placed on the top where the function keys are been replaced. On the Ergonomic sense, you need to hunch over to be able to see the touch bar. Try out from the booth if there is one available but instead of standing try sitting on a chair and use it.

iphone 7 with earphone jack.

A secret hack floating around internet to get your iPhone 7 an earphone jack.

Iphone 7 Earphone which looks like toothbrush

How many of you think that the new air pod looks like a toothbrush?

2015 MacBook VS the rest (2014)

Apple recently just announced its new laptop line up, simply named it as MacBook. In performance wise, it stacks between MacBook Air and MacBook as I heard. Seriously for me, though thin is good but they are going a step backward by removing all the standard ports and add the new USB C for you. If you need the standard usb port you need to get the $79 adapter for it. So it theoretically means it cost $1,299 + $79 = $1,378... You might as well price it as $1,399 right? Moreover by removing those things, you did not do enough justice to your thinnest product...




and also the resolution...


Mind you these are 2014 products.

The MacBook comes with a usb port, hdmi and VGA AND DOES NOT comes with thunderbolt port. Yes, you heard it correctly. It actually quite surprised move to me that they abandon it. I imagine how many devices that made for thunderbolt go wasted. That is why I prefer to go universal port which I currently use one usb cable for all devices around me.



What I read from reviews about the new keyboard, all of them feels that its a bit awkward but "willing to give and try and get used to it". Why do the journalist feels so forgiving when it comes to Apple product? Simple. Just read here. As for the trackpad? well, I guess it might be a hit or a miss we will see more new interesting articles when it release.

My assumption reading from the comments and articles, I would believe that Apple is still as usual, charging at a premium price with limited features. They could easily add another USB C port but they did not want to. Take a look at Surface Pro 3. The form factor design and is able to squeeze in all the ports. Microsoft was also kind enough to add another usb via the power adapter for you to do your charging for your phone in case you are using the existing port for your mouse.

Oh wait there's more! Though the following clip is a parody but everything what he said did really make sense.



Did Apple reinvent themselves? Think again.

HoloLens VS Oculus Rift

With the recent announcement from Microsoft, showing off their HoloLens, a new level of innovation is about to happen again. Just only a few years ago, AR (Augmented Reality) came into the scene, everyone was so excited about it. Then there was these 3D TV which came in and the first 3DS came out with AR Technology. Soon after a some guys started a kickstarter campaign to come out with cheap and fantastic VR (Virtual Reality) which it known it as Oculus Rift.

Technology Differences
Oculus Rift uses VR technology and HoloLens uses AR technology. As we know VR uses some kinda of projection that what you see is based from what it project out which makes you feel like you are in another world. AR works differently as work out additionally by capturing the POV (point of view) from the wearer direction and project virtual objects on their glass. So the wearer can see both the real world and the virtual world overlay on its glass.

So how does HoloLens different from the rest of the players?
Well as far as I know, 3DS is on its 2nd generation of AR and its picking up better. From there I have not seen any device (besides camera phone) that utilize as wearable device. Google glass have failed quite badly which I think it should because the technology is just not powerful enough to utilized its capability and people are not comfortable seeing them wearing outside. Unlike HoloLens, its more for home and commercial use for serious work rather than for fashion or gimmick.

How does it compare to Oculus Rift?
Though HoloLens looks far more superior than Oculus Rift but I think there are still places where it is better than HoloLens. Here are my thoughts on how it will be used.

• Oculus Rift runs wires and HoloLens is not. Though Oculus Rift design is still on prototype but this is what I know for this moment.
• Oculus Rift give a better perspective view how the screen would be like and can be projected to watch anything from any angles and positions. HoloLens require a specific area or view to watch something (because its transparent) but I am not sure can it work it out to be totally non-transparent at this point of time.
• HoloLens might need a projector screen which you need to watch something if color is important. Oculus Rift does not as the whole glass is a projector.
• HoloLens does not require additional device to run. That means you can run any future apps that is developed for this. Oculus Rift needs a device as its just a projection device.
• HoloLens has depth of view and hand gesture technology which makes it a nice package to attract more people. Oculus? well, its simply just a projector right on your face.

My Final Thoughts
Depending how far HoloLens goes, if its able to serve me as a projector like what Oculus Rift can do, I will get this! I am still curious how 3D audio will play out on this. Is audio device will be included or its comes separately? If not, I have yet to think of why I should get it.

Future Tech Wearable Device. Who will win?

Microsoft has released the their health fitness device which look more kinda like a watch. I am not gonna say anything, you can compare and see which one looks impressive.



this one is Apple watch



the galaxy gear watch



and finally the moto 360



I would say I would prefer the sporty look of the microsoft band follow by the casual look of the moto 360. so which is your preferred choice?

You are not bending right.

With the iphone 6 just launched, there are numerous complains about the build quality of this phone.
Some even mention that apple brag about build quality has gone down the drain.


 

Unbox Therapy just post up the videos regarding about the bend-ability comparing between iphone and galaxy note 3. Both are about the same size so the variable testing should be close.




The Ultimate Test Video
They just posted a third video to test the rest of the phones.

Though the test is not scientifically fair but it clearly shows the weakness of it no doubt. You are paying for the marketing not the quality just a reminder again.

About iphone for movie making

Wired posted this article about how iphone 6 will change the way people think about movie making.
I would say this is BS... Nokia has always the one leading in camera technology and the movie and sound recording at its best.

Here are some of the videos people have put it up. you can see how amazing a phone so much cheaper than iphone can do it WITHOUT equipment.

Recorded and edited by professional without much equipment.

This is the recorded live without equipment and listen to the music, little distortion! Look at the low light! No other phones can record at any quality close to that.

Of course, of all these I can't wait for the new iphone 6 to see how it compare to those competitors.