"The entire x86 computer architecture is living on borrowed time. It’s a dead platform walking. The..."

“The entire x86 computer architecture is living on borrowed time. It’s a dead platform walking. The future belongs to ARM, and Apple’s A-series SoC’s are leading the way.”

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John Gruber, in his review of the iPad Pro. (via parislemon)

He’s so right. We’re in the post PC world, and everyone is only just realizing it. Apple’s chips are incredible.

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"I think that some people will never buy a computer. Because I think now we’re at the point where the..."

“I think that some people will never buy a computer. Because I think now we’re at the point where the iPad does what some people want to do with their PCs.”

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Tim Cook, on the iPad vs. Mac question. (via parislemon)

Absolutely 100% true.

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Hearthstone is (finally!) available on Android

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One of my favorite games on iPad is now available for Android powered tablets.

That's right, as of right now, you can download Hearthstone from the Google Play Store to your Android tablet. The game is free to play, and offers in-app purchases. Let the downloading ensue.

There is talk that the game may come out for phones (Android and iOS) as well, being that current phone hardware is more than up to the challenge. I'm personally curious as to how they plan on implementing the game on a phone screen. I'm also curious as to whether or not anyone would want to play the game on their phone.

If you haven't heard of Hearthstone, it's an electronic trading card game based loosely on the mechanics of Magic the Gathering. It's been simplified from Magic's physical card game roots, but it retains all of the fun play-ability and strategy of the inspiration.

The game has been available on PC for over a year now in beta form and full release, and has been on iPad for a little less than a year. One of my friends was in on the beta, and he actually got me hooked on the concept. It's really quite addicting.

It's sad that in 2014 we still see Android launches lag behind iOS launches, but hopefully Lollipop and Google's recent developer focused efforts can remedy this.

Is this the year of the Mac Mini?

The year of the Mac Mini?
Check out my latest post on Medium. I tackle the question of whether there will be a Mac Mini refresh this year or not. Let me know what you think in the comments.