Author Archives: chris

About chris

Christopher Brennan is a freelance journalist. He originated and helped Dennis to develop and launch Padder an iPad based magazine. He's also worked for MacUser, MacFormat, Macworld. PCPro, Computer Active, Pocket-Lint.com, Mac|Life and others. As well as this he's the Managing Editor for Professional Windows Solutions. He also hates talking about himself in the third-person, but that's another story. If you'd like a word monkey for anything Apple or, indeed, anything computery call me on 0845 8687 455 or email me, chris@allpointsnorth.co.uk

Double dipping into a tiny tiny pot

Posted on October 27, 2011 by chris

Marco Arment says he doesn’t like seeing ads in digital magazines what did I pay for? Well you didn’t pay enough for a publication without ads that’s for sure. The economics of magazines on the iPad aren’t some magical cash … Continue reading →

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Back in the day or The wistful memories of a young Mac user

Posted on October 27, 2011 by chris

I remember when, back in the day I was a wet behind the ears Mac fanboy. With my trusty SE and its 4MB hard drive and single button mouse I was smitten. There was a tale that did the rounds … Continue reading →

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Cancer isn’t like that

Posted on October 19, 2011 by chris

I admit that my experience of seeing someone die of Cancer is limited, but I find it difficult to believe that Steve Jobs was working the day before he died. I find it difficult to believe he was talking the … Continue reading →

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Paul Thurrott Windows Phone 7.5 vs. iOS 5

Posted on October 18, 2011 by chris

After 15 straight months of using Windows Phone, going back to the iPhone is like going back in time, and while I appreciate that this won’t make sense to those who have never gazed out beyond their sheltered iLives, I … Continue reading →

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iOS 5 it’s just the beginning

Posted on October 18, 2011 by chris

It’s more and more apparent what direction Apple is headed in. Complete control of the home and mobile computing platform. iOS 5 has so many pointers to that end it’s laughable. AirPlay and iMessages are just two. Describe them and … Continue reading →

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Siri boy

Posted on October 9, 2011 by chris

Last night my wife was on a train that was cancelled at Doncaster. Worse things I cannot imagine, but luckily she’d almost immediately caught a train to Leeds. Anyway she sent me a text message asking what time the train … Continue reading →

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One of my personal favourite Steve Jobs legacies

Posted on October 6, 2011 by chris

is one that barely ever gets a mention: Apple Supplier Responsibility

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Why?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by chris

Because fuck you. That’s why.

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How Apple gamed the system and over-hyped the iPhone launch

Posted on October 5, 2011 by chris

      HOW DO THEY GET AWAY WITH STUNTS LIKE THIS?

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Making digital magazines

Posted on September 30, 2011 by chris

I had, sort of, just finished a really long post on making an iPad digital magazine. Taking an initial idea and working though the process right up to the point of publishing and selling it. I talked about the various … Continue reading →

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