In the age of the super-swift smartphone, and post-Galaxy S4, Apple is clawing at anything to try and get a bigger slice of the phone market. Apple recently launched a “Why iPhone” page, hoping to sway consumers. Now, this kind of marketing is all fine, except consumers know about the iPhone, and those that love… Continue Reading
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Is Android Only Better Because It’s Cheaper?
In a post heard around the world, Gizmodo blogger, Sam Biddle, argues Android only gets to play with the big boys because it’s for poor people, and poor people (ergo minorities) buy Android devices. In other words, Apple is for wealthy whites (and sometimes minorities), so get over it. Biddle goes on to argue, essentially, that… Continue Reading
Samsung Says Kiss the iPhone and Blackberry Goodbye Business
Samsung launched its “S.A.F.E.” (Samsung for Enterprise) campaign to show its enterprise-ready devices that will supposedly shame iPhone and Blackberry. The commercial, which you’ll probably see from today through mid-2013, showcases all of Samsung’s currently-available phones with super-security features that make the devices great for businesses. Research in Motion, the maker of the Blackberry line… Continue Reading
Battle of the Patents
I can’t claim to know anything about the Apple v. Google, HTC & Motorola patent wars. Heck, I barely understand why a patent as vague as a “Portable multifunction device, method, and graphical user interface for translating displayed content” gets approved. That seems to me like every computer, phone, or typewriter from the dawn of time… Continue Reading
Siri Alternatives on Android OS
The Siri feature on iPhone is simply cool. One of the reasons iPhone remains the go-to-device is because of innovations such as Siri. However, as this post points out, there are some alternatives available on Android that come close. I'm testing the Speaktoit Assistant app right now. Personally, I don't really care to speak to… Continue Reading
Why I Still Envy iOS
I‘ll admit it. Recently, I’ve drooled over iOS, and the new iPad 2 and iPhone. I know, it’s all “smoke and mirrors,” but admittedly, there are some flaws in Android OS which iOS covers. Since most of the applications I use are available on Android, it’s a no brainer that I still love my Android… Continue Reading
So You Got a Smartphone – It Still Doesn’t Cut It
Congratulations. You finally ditched your "dumb phone" and upgraded your cell phone. In fact, you now have a phone you can use to send email! What's more, you're "going mobile." You tell your clients and colleagues to "catch me out of the office, anytime." Brag away cowboy, you've finally reached the 21st century. Unfortunately, you're… Continue Reading