Today Apple did one of the most powerful things they have done since the launch of the iPod. Today Apple launched, quite simply , a “Social Network for Music&#. Apple realizes the Social Graph is just a complement to something bigger. Instead, Apple focused on one of the biggest strengths they have – their music, and made it social. I think this is powerful, and here’s why: I think Dave Winer got it right earlier today – this is only the beginning for Apple. Apple is only building the Social Graph right now. My Mom uses iTunes. MORE >>

Some will make the argument that Apple is loosing a little bit of its luster. While I am an Apple consumer (and a fairly recent one), I'm hopeful that you won't misconstrued this blog post as someone who is a biased and loyal customer trying to defend a brand (Apple Fanboi!). What makes Apple such a fascinating brand, from my perspective, is how the brand is managed. The Microsoft store. have no issue or bone to pick with Microsoft. When I first came across a Microsoft store, I literally, looked at my watch to see if it was April Fool's Day. MORE >>

Apple is not taking the war on iOS lying down. It's getting a little busy in Cupertino's legal counsel these days, and without suing their current nemesis, Google , outright, Apple seems to be throwing their significant market weight around. An early flashpoint in the return of Steve Jobs to Apple was the agreed upon cessation of legal wrangling with Microsoft over the famous "look and feel" lawsuit that claimed Windows had borrowed heavily from the Macintosh. Microsoft didn't lose, per se, but they didn't have to get the verdict handed down from the courts. MORE >>

While I am typically skeptical when it comes to products from Microsoft , I am remarkably surprised by the great quality of Windows Phone 7. Over the last few days, I have been using an HTC HD7 device running Windows Phone 7 alongside my Android devices and occasional iPod Touch use, and without reservation, I believe the Windows Phone 7 experience to be a serious challenger to both platforms in terms of quality, intuitive use and simplicity - things you usually won't catch me saying about Microsoft, or Windows specifically. iPhone Windows Microsoft android Windows Mobile MORE >>

Apple is one of those com panies where everyone seems to have an opinion. Though it may be difficult to deny the success of such an innovative and profitable organization, Apple is losing its way and the very technology and brand image that has made it great, may be its undoing. It’s impossible to speak of Apple’s success without giving credit to the late, great Steve Jobs. This rise was possible with the creation of Apple Mac, iPod, iTune and iPhone, and Jobs was the was captain of the team that delivered one great new technology after another. MORE >>