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In Case You’re Wondering…
Yes, Apple’s former-invincibility regarding being immune to malware / viruses, etc. is clearly under threat as evidenced in the PRC where Chinese users have been hit with the aforementioned. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/TJnzzb
Posted in Cupertino's Reign
Tagged Apple, Applications, Blogski, China, Malware, Smartphones, Tablets, Technology, Viruses, Yosemite
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Laggards…
Does anyone (ever) recall the Reagan’s Administration touting of how the ‘free-hand’ of the market was going to revolutionize America’s Telecommunications Industry? Most people might simply respond, “Me neither.” Nevertheless, hyperbole inclusive other than Ma Bell essentially being reconstituted what’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, Blogski, NFC, Pay, Smartphones, Technology
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Way Overdue!!!
The for ‘far-too-long-now-do-nothing-regulatory-agency-known-as-the-FTC’ has actually done something (i.e., fulfilled their role) regarding calling (no pun intended) out AT&T for their bogus advertising / poor customer service and throttled-down ‘net access speed for those ‘unlimited’ consumers that the firm deemed were … Continue reading
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged ATT, Blogski, FTC, Smartphones, Technology, Telecommunications
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iPRC Hack?
After a few months of what was at least non-news regarding potential Chinese governmental hacking, it looks as though with the launch of iPhone 6 in the PRC that might have changed… (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/dXLWDi
Posted in Cupertino's Reign
Tagged Apple, Blogski, China, Hacking, iPhone6, PRC, Smartphones, Technology
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The ‘Snap-pening!’
Another day… another (reportedly) massive data leak from Snapchat no less! (Source) Sydney Morning Herald: http://goo.gl/l2iYTl
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged Blogski, Data, Hacking, Privacy, Smartphones, Snapchat, Technology
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Spinning Off / Out.
Independent and/or dependent on Apple Pay, eBay’s decision to spin-off PayPal has the potential to be nothing short of a seismic within an area where America has been nothing short of inept (aside from the potential global impact!) (Source) NY … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, Blogski, eBay, Mobile, NFC, Pay, PayPal, Smartphones, Technology
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1st World Bulges.
As many OECD citizens battle an expanding waistline another challenge is upon them – a larger iPhone 6 that does not fit in their pockets! Albeit tragic, owners of said firm’s main rival clearly have a ‘leg-up’ (so to speak) … Continue reading
Posted in Cupertino's Reign
Tagged Apple, Blogski, iPhone 6, Smartphones, Technology
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Whose Best?
Cortana vs. Siri: While it does sound ideal, consumers might not be the ultimate judge. In other words, like many technologies that have been developed, first-mover advantage is not always an advantage… i.e., having more users (initially) is not the … Continue reading
Posted in Convergence for a Converging World
Tagged AI, Blogski, Smartphones, Technology, Voice-enabled
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Get Lost…
Well, not literally but metaphorically as it seems this is the underlying message that Samsung has made regarding the announcement of a partnership with Nokia maps. Their decision to become less dependent on Google could have the unintended by-product of … Continue reading