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Thoughts on the "Google Phone"
Over the weekend, what many people have been touting as “the Google phone” became real (Engadget article). Or at least it seems that way. While many people are arguing if 1) this is actually the Google phone and 2) if this phone can even bring relevance to the mobile industry, I want to share some of my thoughts. Continue reading
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Tagged android, Apple, Google, iphone, mobile phone, smartphone
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Michael Koby’s First & 20
After visiting and reading through the website, FirstAnd20, I decided to one for myself. The concept is simple, you screenshot your iPhone’s first home screen and then explain what apps you have on there and why. You can also touch on apps that might not be on the first page but that you use regularly. Here we go… Continue reading
Michael Koby's First & 20
After visiting and reading through the website, FirstAnd20, I decided to one for myself. The concept is simple, you screenshot your iPhone’s first home screen and then explain what apps you have on there and why. You can also touch on apps that might not be on the first page but that you use regularly. Here we go… Continue reading
iPhone is NOT a Threat to RIM
In the past week, I have read several articles that have said pretty much the same thing. That “thing” is that the iPhone is going to be a serious threat to RIM in terms of market share now that the iPhone has Exchange functionality and and development kit that will give it third party application support. Let me make this plain and simple the iPhone will NOT be a serious threat to RIM and I will explain why. Continue reading
Google Sets the Bar (Again) – Google Maps Mobile & “My Location”
Google just can’t seem to stop outdoing themselves. The latest version of Google Maps Mobile (download) contains a new feature called “My Location” that will show you your location on the map. If you have GPS enabled phone, it will … Continue reading
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Tagged blackberry, blackberry curve, cellular, email, gmail, Google, google maps, gps, imap, maps, mobile, mobile phone, phone, rim
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Thoughts on the “Google Phone”
Over the weekend, what many people have been touting as “the Google phone” became real (Engadget article). Or at least it seems that way. While many people are arguing if 1) this is actually the Google phone and 2) if this phone can even bring relevance to the mobile industry, I want to share some of my thoughts. Continue reading →