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Apple unveils iPad 2, matches expectations

Apple's new iPad 2 has been rumored for months. And every spec matches speculation (except for the retina display). But does that …
Is Apple considering a low-cost/prepaid iPhone?

There's been years of rumors about Apple creating an iPhone nano, but do recent reports and Tim Cook's own words really indicate …
Consumerization of IT - good, bad, or just the way things are now?

Consumer technology has become a staple in today's workplace. Android phones, iPad, netbooks, social media - you name it. Managing …
New MacBook Pros include Lightpeak, Sandy Bridge but no major surprises

Apple's new MacBook Pro models are the first Macs to feature Intel's Sandy Bridge architecture and Lightpeak connectivity (which …
Barnes and Noble revives the user group for the Nook

The user group is an iconic concept in computing. By creating a sense of community and support, Barnes and Noble has captured the user …
How-to find the fastest wireless carrier or wired Internet where you live and work

One of the facets of the federal government's National Broadband Plan is the National Broadband Map. With this map, you can compare …
Apple confirms iPad event, may also showcase new MacBooks and business services

Apple will indeed be hosting an event next week that will almost certainly focus on a next-generation iPad. New MacBook Pros are also …
Will Apple, HP release competing tablets within weeks? Or sometime this summer?

In one day, Apple's iPad 2 went from being delayed till June to being announced next week according to rumors. At the same time, …
Steve Jobs email attempts to mollify developers, clarifies little

In response to developer concerns about how extensively Apple will enforce its new subscription policy, Steve Jobs sent a one-line email. …
Adobe not looking so good with Flash not shipping on the Xoom

Despite promises that Motorola's Xoom would include Flash support, it won't initially ship with the support. The reason …

Is Apple cutting small publishers out of ebook features?

The new update to Apple's iBooks app offers full illustration support, but is the company restricting smaller publishers from using it?

By Ryan Faas

Ultimately, I’d like to see Apple take this approach is the company isn’t willing to make its full illustration support public knowledge. I’m not sure if Apple will take that approach or if they will do it any time in the near future, but it seems like an ideal compromise. Even if they don’t, however, I have to give them props for providing a generally open platform that meets the needs of the vast majority of ebook creators and allows the little guys to compete. It’s certainly better than Amazon’s proprietary model any day.

Ryan Faas writes about personal technology for ITworld. Learn more about Faas' published works and training and consulting services at www.ryanfaas.com. Follow him on Twitter @ryanfaas.

Ryan Faas is an award winning technology author, trainer, and consultant who specializes in multi-platform desktop (Apple, Microsoft, Linux) and mobile technology. His most recent book is "iPhone for Work" (Apress 2009). You can find more information about Ryan's published works and training/consulting services at www.ryanfass.com.