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IDC published a study on 3Q11 smartphone shipments. Samsung took the top spot for in-quarter smartphone shipments on the back of Android. This correlates to a 223% year-over-year change. The big loser was Nokia-No surprise there. Overall the worldwide smartphone market expanded by just under 43% over . . . → Read More: Smartphone 3Q11 Review
This morning I wanted to test out the Bria for iPad softphone via my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4510L device. I have used the MiFi mostly while commuting back and forth between Chicago and my home in Evanston to check e-mail and web surfing. I . . . → Read More: MiFis: The Last Mobile VoIP Blockage?
I purchased a new mobile for my 11 year old daughter-her first. I tried to get her a feature phone (a.k.a. dumb phone) but she was not having it. Instead we gravitated to the iPhone and Android phones ultimately selecting the LG Phoenix. The phone was a . . . → Read More: Data Plans, Data Plans, Data Plans: Looking for Pricing Innovation
Piper Jaffray provided an interesting snap shot between the developers of the WWDC of 2008 and that of the recent conference. Mac application development is significantly down from 2008 (50% to 7%) showing what we already know: Mobile is where it’s at. Desktop applications are still important . . . → Read More: WWDC Developer 2008 & 2011 Survey Comparison
I can’t believe I would ever utter the words “IMS is finally taking off”. Not surprised that IMS (or IP Multimedia Subsystem) would progress at some point but it was been a long time in the making. Heavily based on vendor influenced speciations originating with the mobile standards . . . → Read More: IMS is Taking Off, Really
I did have a difficult time understanding where tablets would fit into my everyday life. Now that I have one I can say I am a three device guy: (1) Mobile, (2) Computer (laptop) and (3) Tablet. By the way, the list is in order of the . . . → Read More: Where do Americans Use Their Tablets, eReaders and Mobiles?
Had another opportunity to be a guest on the VUC (Voice Users Conference). Also joining us on the call was Derek Jacobs and Mike Hill from CounterPath. We covered the release of Bria 3.2 specifically Multiple IM & presence (and initial Social Networking) support as well as . . . → Read More: CounterPath on the VUC: Bria 3.2 and Mobiles
As the PC market matures mobile devices are the focus for growth. However, tablets have wedged themselves between PCs and mobiles. Speaking of PCs, it is my opinion that our beloved computers are on the decline. According to Gartner, PC shipments in first quarter of 2011 suffered the . . . → Read More: View on Tablets: The Perfect Device Between Mobiles and PCs
It’s no doubt if you are reading this post you have discussed, debated and/or formed your own opinion of the announced AT&T and T-Mobile merger. And if you are like many that I have heard or read on the subject you probably think it’s a bad thing. . . . → Read More: AT&T + T-Mobile = Who Cares?
AT&T announced today that it will acquire mobile operator T-Mobile. I believe this is the first shot across the bow that will engage Verizon Wireless to get its M&A engine in gear to make similar acquisitions. Specifically I think Sprint’s days are numbered and will become part . . . → Read More: AT&T Buys T-Mobile: What Does This Mean for Other MNOs? |
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