Archive | January 12th, 2012
The problem with Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 sales strategy
I don’t want to needlessly bash on Microsoft here, but I simply don’t get all of the hoopla surrounding Windows Phone 7. Sure, it’s a huge upgrade from Windows Mobile, and sure, it offers a unique UI, but overall, it doesn’t grab me. Truthfully, I’m sort of perplexed at the heaps of praise that seem […]
Continue reading...Target confirms plans to open up Apple “store within a store” kiosks
12. January 2012
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Reuters today confirmed a story we relayed earlier in the week regarding Apple’s plans to open up ‘store within a store’ shops at 25 Target locations, emulating Apple’s current retail strategy at Best Buy. The announcement is part of an overall push from Target to offer premium merchandise as a means differentiate itself from other […]
Continue reading...Apple goes after AppTrackr in latest effort to curb iOS piracy
12. January 2012
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I’ll be honest. I used to think iOS jailbreaking was on its way out. Sure, it made a whole lot of sense back when there was no official iTunes App Store, and perhaps it even had a place back when Apple ruled the app store with an iron fist, but who is really interested in […]
Continue reading...Apple’s international retail push includes stores located in historical buildings
12. January 2012
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Apple’s retail store strategy appears to be undergoing a seismic shift. Okay, perhaps that’s a bit strong, but having already conquered the malls and famous shopping areas in America, many of Apple’s planned new retail stores in 2012 are set to open up abroad. What’s more, many of these will be located in historic buildings. […]
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12. January 2012
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