http://ppleyard.org.uk The blog, home and portfolio of David Appleyard Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:39:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There's no doubt that Apple manage to create a dramatic stir with product announcements, and it is always thrilling to watch the news articles roll in during a MacWorld Keynote. The MacBook Air was undoubtedly the most exciting announcement yesterday, with some expected features and some not so expected. The ... http://ppleyard.org.uk/archives/2008/01/16/the-macbook-air-target-market.html Much has been said about the recent "drama" around the iPhone price alterations. In case you are completely in the dark, Apple basically knocked $200 off the price of the iPhone, only a month or two after it was launched. This is certainly an unexpected move from Apple but something ... http://ppleyard.org.uk/archives/2007/09/07/the-iphone-price-drop.html For those who may be interested, here are a couple of shots of my blogging setup, where design work is done from and Design Shack managed. It involves a Macbook, Ikea desk, tropical plant, additional screen and Logitech Mac Keyboard & Mouse: http://ppleyard.org.uk/archives/2007/09/05/my-blogging-setup.html I've always been a fan of the Simpsons, but must admit that I found it most appealing when I was younger. Recently, I've preferred cartoons like Family Guy as it's just a little bit more 'intellectual'. Maybe not the right word to use, but it does appeal to a slightly ... http://ppleyard.org.uk/archives/2007/09/03/the-simpsons-movie.html I'm moving on to new pastures as a designer, and the stock photography website which I launched almost a year ago is now up for sale. Check out the auction or take a look at the sale website and let me know if it interests you! Our Stock Works is a ... http://ppleyard.org.uk/archives/2007/08/28/our-stock-works-for-sale.html I received an email today from PayPal informing merchants about an impending update to the look and feel of the PayPal website: As one of our valued PayPal merchants, we would like you to know in advance that PayPal will soon be adopting a brand new look. We thought it will ... http://ppleyard.org.uk/archives/2007/08/23/paypal-getting-a-new-look.html The Financial Times is reporting that O2 will be the carrier of the iPhone in the UK. It's a debate which has been going on for an awfully long time now, and I would be very surprised if FT would go to press with something they weren't more or less ... http://ppleyard.org.uk/archives/2007/08/21/iphone-contract-won-by-o2.html