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The Android name kerfluffle

The Android name kerfluffleRE: The Android name kerflufflehow do you copywrite something that, by all means, is a definition of something? Andriod is a noun, neither Google nor Specht have a right to the name... I suppose the question is, if he's a software company, what is he...

Tags: Robots, Branding, Andriod, Google Inc., Android Inc., extra-strength vibration, Hemroid, vibration feature, Fembot, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-05-03

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Rumored HTC 'Dragon' Google phone to spar with iPhone, Droid

The problem for competitors is that Google could throw a billion or more atmobile OS market including Android and ChromeOS. They just want a flood of cheap, very functional, very powerful mobile internet devices. They do not need ANY profits on the OS itself.Hardware manufactures like Palm, Blackberry, and Nokia...

Tags: Keyboards, Telecom & Utilities, Smart phones, Handhelds, phone, keyboard, Google Inc., physical keyboard, High Tech Computer Corp., iPhone Droid, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Spring Design sues Barnes & Noble over Alex, Nook

I kind of want to see barnes and noble win this one...The whole concept of a sliding image preview isn't exactly revolutionary, and it does look decidedly different from the bulky, 2003-esque block interface of the alex.On a personal note, I think the alex looks like some children's toy out...

Tags: Sales channel, E-books, NDA, Barnes & Noble Inc., B&N, credit card, patent, Nook, password

Discussion threads 2009-11-03

Analyst: Big on Motorola, Android; no love for RIM, Palm

To Stay in Business,eventually they will turn to Android.The SAME WAY did HTC and MOTOROLA.and IT will not Take Long!RE: Analyst: Big on Motorola, Android; no love for RIM, PalmRIM forever!droid is cool, but read the comments on the original article.this guy is probably waaaay off.IT Analysts are kind of...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Investment, Handhelds, droid, IT-Analysts, Motorola Inc., Research In Motion Ltd., Palm Inc., phone, Pre, v60

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Why Android is beating Windows Mobile

So, the analysts have it wrong.because they do not agree with your assesment, but they have it correct when they do?That seems quite selective, but then again, it could be true. That is why when I see anaylyst that believe that Android (for as good as an operating system that...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Advertising & Promotion, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, operating system, Microsoft Windows, software

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Is the Google Android platform the upcoming smartphone of choice?

Android will winThe ATT exclusive and the other closed Apple policies for iPhone have kept the door open and now Google is in. The fact that Goole is behind it and that all the phone mfgs. and carriers will be using it bodes well for quick adoption and a buzzing...

Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, Google Android, Google Inc., phone, carrier, operating system, Apple iPhone, smart phone

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

Countdown to Google Voice on iPhone

It's going to be a while...I don't think Apple is ever going to approve Google Voice, unless pressured to. They know that when users install Google Voice, they are going to want to replace the phone icon with Google Voice. They will want to replace the Messages Icon with something...

Tags: Smart phones, Google Inc., Apple Inc., Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-10-06

HP's DreamScreen faces tough competition for holiday spending

DOAWhen I saw the YouTube video of this I thought they had accidentally linked to a 3 year old promotional video of a digital picture frame. What an outdated concept this thing is. No Internet browsing no touchscreen? A $99 iPod Touch does more than this thing.I feel bad for...

Tags: Keyboards, Corporate communications, Monitors & displays, HP DreamScreen, hardware, Hewlett-Packard Co., touch screen, video

Discussion threads 2009-09-17

Mobile management software improving - but watch for platform support

They will support Andriod.. if..IF there are enough users to make it cost effective to do so. Obviously they are gonna support Win Mobile, Blackberry and iPhone...as the installed base for these allows them to make money doing so.

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, software, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-09-08

iPhone 3GS crypto easy to crack, expert warns

iPhone 3GS crypto easy to crack, expert warns Can't wait to hear the Apple Fanboi/grl excuses...I suppose this is an unfair attack by ZDnet...or maybe iPhone users are soooo cool and disaffected by silly things like security that they don't care....RE: iPhone 3GS crypto easy to crack, expert warns With...

Tags: Smart phones, iPhone Owners, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-27

iPhone 3G S or Palm Pre? The decision-making process

iPhone 3G S or Palm Pre? The decision-making processt-Mobile is not the worst....If this can be believed, and resulted from independent testing, t-Mobile my carrier on coastal SC is not the worst: http://cell-phone-providers-review.toptenreviews.com/Certainly J. D. Powers and Associates is to be believed (at least in 2006---I did not search...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Mobile operating systems, Advertising & Promotion, Tools & Techniques, Operating systems, Mobile applications, Handhelds, Opera Mobile, Apple iPhone, mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Palm Pre, Palm Inc., decision-making, T-Mobile, Apple iPhone 3G

Discussion threads 2009-06-22

Vehicle Sounds 1.0 (Mobile)

For those of you who want to hear transportation sound effects coming from your Andriod - Vehicles Sound Machine is for you. This fun application is great for kids and kids of all ages.Buttons can be played one at a time make it sound like a really big emergency with...

Tags: Car, Mobile, Horn

Software downloads 2009-06-05

Intel, Novell stump for Moblin netbook OS

Intel, Novell stump for Moblin netbook OSThere is no reason for this projectAndroid is a perfectly good Linux-based stack that can run on Atom as well as other CPUs like ARM. And for that matter, so is LiMo, and Ubuntu and... . I don't see the unique value of Moblin.Netbook...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook, Moblin, Moblin netbook, Novell Inc., operating system, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-05-07

Apple and Verizon in talks about CDMA iPhone

Apple and Verizon in talks about CDMA iPhoneThat's Nice...Since your response has nothing to do with the article, I hope you were able to use the exciting new copy/paste function in your iPhone to copy this rant from somewhere else.Duh?RE: Apple and Verizon in talks about CDMA iPhone ...

Tags: Cellular phones, TV-Out, CDMA, Apple iPhone, CDMA iPhone, GSM, Verizon Communications Inc., Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-04-27

Is Dell too late for the smartphone party?

Is Dell too late for the smartphone party??bOOOUUUUuuuhaahaahaaaaahahaaaaaa !?I don't undestand how Android......would keep a Dell phone from being news. In fact it could help them make news. They were reportedly supposed to announce and Android phone a month ago. They would have been the second company to announce and...

Tags: Smart phones, Telecom & Utilities, Branding, OK IT, phone, Dell Computer Corp., Google Inc., brand, smart phone

Discussion threads 2009-03-24

Apple still neglecting developer community

Apple still neglecting developer communityWindows Mobile is a much better platform ....for developers... There are endless outlets for distributing the software...including your own website if you wish. Programming for it is simple using any number of tools... Visual Studio.. Pocketbuilder etc... It has so many more features than iPhone...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Operating systems, Handhelds, Marketing research, Wireless and Mobility, Word-of-Mouth, Apple Inc., mobile, Apple iPhone, developer community, Microsoft Windows Mobile, phone

Discussion threads 2009-03-20

Market Moves: Translating fun into profit with Android

Market Moves: Translating fun into profit with Androidlol, just tried.well i just thought i would give this phrase a go "i saw a man eating two cheese burgers" and used eng-japanese and back again. it returned with this "I saw two men eating a single CHIZUBAGA" i thought that was...

Tags: Market Moves

Discussion threads 2009-02-18

Apple lifts iPhone NDA to dull Android's edge

Apple lifts iPhone NDA to dull Android's edgeGreat to see Google forcing Apple to be more open. Hopefully Apple will beforced to also unlock the applications so you do NOT need Apples approval to offer an application.RE: Apple lifts iPhone NDA to dull Android's edgeApple will only be as open...

Tags: Branding, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., iPhone NDA, T-Mobile

Discussion threads 2008-10-02

Nokia to unveil touchscreen phone next week

Nokia to unveil touchscreen phone next weekNokia, maybe too late for the crowd?Now that more choices exist doesn't mean that people will be trashing their Apples. The market is pretty saturated and the prices seem to be dropping. Just how much profit can be made is not clear...

Tags: Keyboards, Monitors & displays, Telecom & Utilities, Nokia Corp., phone, touchscreen phone, touch screen

Discussion threads 2008-09-26

(Hands-On with T-Mobile G1 )

(Hands-On with T-Mobile G1 )On looks Apple can relaxStylistically challenged, would be my description. It looks like a toy!Just what I wanted! Almost...This is just what I wanted! Well, almost...It's got the touchscreen, the keyboard, wifi, gps - but it lacks 2 things..(1) A simple flip cover to protect...

Tags: Bluetooth, Keyboards, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Telecom & Utilities, Monitors & displays, T-Mobile, T-Mobile G1, Hands-On, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-09-23