Monthly Archives: August 2011

One For Five.

Posted on August 11, 2011 by John

Google’s Android OS has made more than just a splash in both the smartphone and tablet-space (with consumers) as it has captured roughly 20% of the tablet market itself. Nevertheless, despite being a viable alternative to Apple’s OS; nothing other … Continue reading →

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A ‘Rotten’ Apple?

Posted on August 10, 2011 by John

With Amazon, the Financial Times and Vudu all releasing HTML5 apps (on the same day no less) perhaps Apple is now more of a firm ‘on the dark-side’ than the cool; alternative that’s not mainstream (e.g., Microsoft) company it once … Continue reading →

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2-for-2.

Posted on August 9, 2011 by John

Apple winning a preliminary court injunction thereby preventing Samsung from selling their Galaxy Tab 10.1 (in the EU) is clearly another win in their on-going battle with their (closet) market rival. Towards that end; it’s clear that neither side is … Continue reading →

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Failing Forward…

Posted on August 8, 2011 by John

The reasons why Redmond is failing at gaining (mass) consumer attraction within the smartphone space are both numerous and simple. Nevertheless; the underlying reason is essentially two-fold: one) trying to cram the desktop onto a handset (for how many years … Continue reading →

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Doing Right.

Posted on August 7, 2011 by John

A UK-based firm has set a goal to provide 3 million people (in Africa and South Asia) with their own phone numbers whereas they will be able to log in to a network (via the Cloud) and use a phone without … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday!

Posted on August 6, 2011 by John

The Internet is no longer a teen as today marks said medium’s 20th birthday. Congrats are in order; pass the YouTube, please! From Engadget: http://goo.gl/vrqXz

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The Smartphone Top Five.

Posted on August 5, 2011 by John

The results for Q2, 2011 are: 1) Apple – 19% of the Global Smartphone Market (with the iPhone 5G slated for release in September they are still the firm to be beat) 2) Samsung – 380% year-over-year growth (moving closer … Continue reading →

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The (Big) Payback!

Posted on August 4, 2011 by John

The ‘Clash of the Titans’ continues to escalate as Microsoft is doing whatever it can to deter; distract and derail Android’s (OS) ascent. Clearly; the tide has turned as Redmond now finds itself being the ‘victim’ e.g., aggressor vs. the … Continue reading →

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DOA?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by John

RIM’s newest BlackBerry (yes, remember those) has been launched to an underwhelming response (which really isn’t a surprise). However; what is a surprise is that the company keeps trying to milk this model vs. actually coming out with something new … Continue reading →

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Call Waiting.

Posted on August 2, 2011 by John

It should come as no surprise that Android gets hammered for being open to criminal intent due to some of the challenges (and opportunities for dubious activities) this OS presents (the latest of which being a virus that will record … Continue reading →

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