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Why iPhone users won’t flock to the Palm Pre come June
Palm investor Roger McNamee recently stated that when the phone contracts of the initial iPhone owners expire this summer, they’ll all be jumping ship for the Palm Pre – which should be shipping by then. “”You know the beautiful thing: June 29, 2009, is the two- year anniversary of the first shipment of the iPhone. […]
Continue reading...Microsoft has a branding problem
5. March 2009
I came across an article today titled “5 Great Microsoft Web Services You Probably Don’t Use” and was struck by the sheer number of different names Microsoft has for all its different services. More problematic, I think, is that the name of each service doesn’t usually hint at what the service actually provides. Even a […]
Continue reading...Blu-Ray licensing gets easier, will Apple be tempted?
27. February 2009
Sony, Philips, and Panasonic announced on Thursday that companies wishing to manufacture Blu-ray devices will now only need to attain a single license in order to do so. That’s a pretty big deal considering that 18 separate companies currently hold Blu-ray patents. This new licensing arrangement will undoubtedly speed up the licensing process, and more […]
Continue reading...iPhone users rarely use downloaded apps after 30 days
20. February 2009
Pinch Media yesterday published a report on how applications are used, or ignored, by iPhone users based on data compiled from 30 million downloads. Some of the more interesting findings include: Appearing on a top 100 list increases daily new users by an average of 2.3x Lowering the price of an app increases demand by […]
Continue reading...Why Flash won’t be coming to the iPhone anytime soon
19. February 2009
It was reported earlier this week that Palm joined Adobe’s Open Screen Projectand that the Palm Pre, not surprisingly, will start supporting flash sometime in 2009. Of course, it’s impossible to bring up flash support for mobile phones without noticing Apple’s apparent reluctance to incorporate the technology into the iPhone. Adobe’s CEO gets everyone’s hopes […]
Continue reading...Why Apple should implement a 24 hour return policy for all iPhone apps
18. February 2009
One of the more interesting facts surrounding Google’s Android Market Place is that there will be a 24 hour return policy for all paid applications. Users who aren’t satisfied with their purchase can opt to return it for a full refund within 24 hours of the time of purchase. This type of policy stands to […]
Continue reading...iPhoto recognizes Benjamin Franklin on the $100 bill
17. February 2009
Came across this snapshot of iPhoto earlier today. Brilliant!
Continue reading...Microsoft plans to open up its own retail stores
12. February 2009
I know what you’re thinking, but don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong with your eyes. CNBC is reporting that Microsoft is planning on opening up its own line of Microsoft branded stores in an attempt to emulate the success of Apple’s retail stores. Microsoft’s new endeavor seems to raise more questions than it answers, and it’s […]
Continue reading...Hilarious cartoon of an iPhone attending a cellphone reunion
11. February 2009
Check out this hilarious video from the creative guys over at CollegeHumor.
Continue reading...Apple asked Google not to use multi-touch in Android
10. February 2009
Citing a developer who supposedly worked on Android, VentureBeat is reporting that Apple asked Google not to implement multi-touch technology in its Android mobile OS, and that Google, obviously, complied. The implementation of multi-touch on the iPhone gives it a key advantage over competing phones such as the G1 and the BlackBerry Storm, and it raises the […]
Continue reading...Marvel to start selling digital comic books on iTunes, and why the format might help children learn
10. February 2009
Marvel Entertainment announced at the New York Comic Con that it would begin selling a new form of digital comics on iTunes. According to GeeksOfDoom, this new breed of comic, which are called motion comics, will “feature panels that animate scenes and add spoken dialog from voice actors.” Intriguing. It all sounds pretty cool, and […]
Continue reading...Microsoft’s new “I’m a PC” Ad Focuses on Children
8. February 2009
The following ad is the first in a series of three new “I’m a PC” commercials from Microsoft that will feature young kids using Microsoft software in an effort to show how simple it can be. The video below shows a 4 1/2 year old girl hooking up a camera to her computer, importing a […]
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6. March 2009
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