Cable Companies Sensitive to Your Fiscal Needs
Reuters has a great article entitled “Cable Worried About Poverty, not Netflix”. In it, heads of large cable companies like Time Warner and Cox say their concerns are not new and different models, but that the current fiscal situation leads people to shed their services. I think what the executives and the author are missing […]
No Gingerbread for the HTC Desire…or is There?
This is one of those stories that developed faster than I could deal with it. I sat down to breakfast and saw that yesterday HTC announced via their Facebook page that there would be no Gingerbread update for their Desire Android smartphone. By lunch, the announcement was rescinded. The Desire was a popular phone in […]
Apple iOS5 New Features: Took Them Long Enough
Amidst all the new information the public is receiving about the new Apple iOS 5, there have been a lot of discussions about the new features. I’ve been in on a lot of these, informing friends about what to expect and how it will change their phone experience this fall. The new features are all […]
That iPhone’s Price is Higher Than You Thought
Apple delivered an unusual reminder to its customers on Tuesday of what they really charge for their premier mobile device. As of this morning, the Apple Store offers US customers the option to buy the iPhone 4 unlocked, able to make calls with a micro-SIM card from any GSM carrier worldwide. That’s an important feature […]
Android’s Front Facing Camera Conundrum
Update 6/30/2011- see bottom for new information! I’ve got to be honest – I was excited to get an Android device with a front facing camera until I got one. When HTC brought us the EVO 4G, a lot of people saw the dual camera and got excited. Sure, GSM phones from Europe have had […]
The Complaint Department: PMPs, Apple, and the American Public
Jeremy Goldstone, technology journalist and social media professional, explains in each iteration of The Complaint Department why technology isn’t conforming to his specific needs right now and why that sucks. The state of the PMP market today sucks, and it’s not just Apple’s fault. It’s your fault too. In case you’ve forgotten, PMP stands for […]
Racing for Third Place: Is Windows Phone 7 Being Hobbled?
PC Magagzine has an excellent article about Windows Phone 7’s problems in the marketplace, and it’s one that brings up familiar issues. Back when WebOS was owned by Palm and hailed as the Next Big Thing, posters at sites like Precentral and everythingpre would report being actively steered away from the Pre Plus on Verizon […]
Techcitement Review: Wrapsol “Ultra Drop + Scratch protection”
I know, screen protectors are a pretty basic accessory, and hardly seems like something to get techcited about. Frankly, most of the ones I’ve tried have been junk. Add to that the fact that my main phone is a Palm Pre (stop pointing and laughing! It’ll take over any day now.), there are few screen […]
The Oatmeal on Smartphones
One of my favorite webcomics, The Oatmeal, has chimed in on Smartphones. Click the below image for the rest of it. It’s sad that I recognize myself several times in this.
Toshiba Enters the Tablet Fray
Toshiba officially entered the world of Android this morning, opening pre-orders on their new Thrive tablet. In many ways, the Thrive is typical of Android tablets we’ve seen in recent months. 10.1″ HD display, Android 3.1 Honeycomb, NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor, front- and rear-facing cameras. But Toshiba has found a few ways to stand […]