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iPhone to Get 4 Inch Display?

November 29, 2011

Two weeks ago I discussed my smartphone envy after using the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone which sports a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, 4G and a bright Super AMOLED Plus Display. I suggested that Apple needs a 4.5 inch display as well - and interestingly the latest iPhone rumor says the next iPhone will have a 4 inch display. Sure, this is a nice step up from 3.5 inches but I prefer the larger screen in part because it is easier to type on.

One hypothesis I have about why the Android tablet market hasn't taken off (Amazon Kindle Fire aside) is that the latest crop of Android smartphones are similar enough to tablets to keep users from needing both devices. If you use the Kindle Fire as an example, it has a 7 inch screen - just 2.5 inches larger than the aforementioned Samsung - not such a huge difference.

In fact Apple is probably afraid if it makes the iPhone too large - it will not only make it less portable but eat into iPad 2 sales.

One other point I need to clarify is the iPhone 4S does indeed render web pages a bit faster than the Samsung Galaxy S II based on my testing but then again, every page I tested had Flash and iOS doesn't have to deal with it while the Samsung does.

Posted in 4G, AT&T, Android, Apple, Consumer Electronics, Gadget, Google, Technology, Verizon, Wireless, iPad

Drop the Phone in a Toilet and Still Use it!

November 18, 2011

Many of us have been there – you walk into the bathroom, the phone rings, you see who is calling and the phone slips – whoops, there she goes, right into the toilet. Then the agonizing second when you contemplate whether you are going to stick your hand in the toilet to retrieve it. Then you do and now the interesting part begins.

Posted in Apple, Blackberry, Consumer Electronics, Gadget, Technology, Wireless

Heading onto an Asset Tracking Webinar

November 17, 2011

I am moderating an asset tracking webinar at 12:00 PM EST November 17, 2011 (today). There will obviously be a large focus on wireless technology and M2M and there will be a discussion of real-world solutions.

I've been preparing all morning which is why there are no blog posts, etc. Hope to be back on this afternoon and if you want to check out the webinar, register here. Have a great day.

BTW, the webinar is archived and you can access it on demand later if you desire.

Posted in M2M, Technology, Wireless

Do Apple and Google Need to be Carriers?

November 15, 2011

Some might argue Apple is so dominant in-part because they are control freaks. Supply chain, software, hardware, OS, CPU, you name it. Ditto for Google - with proprietary cloud-based systems which are hyper-efficient and scalable, their operating system is the one you want to emulate. In fact, you could argue much of the move to the cloud is an effort to emulate the way Google does business.

And this brings us to control of the wireless experience.

Posted in 4G, AT&T, Android, Apple, FCC, Google, IP Communications, Technology, Wireless

Apple Screwed Again?

November 15, 2011

As a disclosure – I am an Apple shareholder and without a doubt understand the magic the brand and its devices have created. Furthermore, I know many Android users who are unhappy and looking to get rid of their smartphones for the latest iPhone.

Yesterday though I had a chance to use the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket and was blown away by the fact it had a dual core 1.5 GHz processor, 4G and a 4.5 inch Super AMOLED Plus display. It was gorgeous, light and the specs say it is fast.

Posted in 4G, Apple, Gadget, Google, Microsoft, Technology, Wireless

Facebook Serious about HTML5

November 14, 2011

Those of you paying attention know Facebook is serious about HTML5 and the company is not a fan of having to get its app approved by another company such as Apple. But in a sign they are putting their money where their mouth is, the world's leading social networking company just purchased HTML5 innovator Strobe.

You may recall Strobe founder and CEO Charles Jolley was a keynote speaker at the last HTML5 event TMC hosted called DevCon5. The video below may jog your memory.

We are also thrilled that he will be keynoting the next DevCon5 in Santa Clara, Wednesday, Dev 7th, 2011 representing Faceboook. It will be worth the visit to see him.

Posted in Facebook, HTML5, Microsoft, Technology, Wireless

I Use Google and You Siri are no Google Killer

November 14, 2011

I worry more it will kill the public’s interest in speech rec

I have been reading with great interest all of the back and forth chatter on the web regarding Apple’s Siri and its merit as a Google killer and as I read these articles I wonder if many of the people writing these stories have followed the speech technology space these past decades. In 2000, I ran a show called Communications Solutions and on stage I did a live demo of General Magic’s Portico calling it a killer app – the next big thing. It was incredible to me and it worked pretty similarly to Siri. Sure, Apple’s speech rec “wizard” Siri has enhanced functionality allowing you to do information searches but in a decade you would expect such advancements, right?

But one has to wonder why is Siri the Google killer and why now?

Posted in 4G, AT&T, Apple, Broadband, Cloud Computing, Consumer Electronics, Gadget, Google, Networking, Social Networking, Speech Technologies, Technology, Unified Communications, Verizon, VoIP, Wireless

Plantronics Headset Line Exudes UC Dominance

November 3, 2011

Recently I received a care package from Plantronics with a number of their headsets and other products and when I opened the box it served as a not so subtle reminder of just how dominant the company is. Back in 1982 when my company TMC (I am CEO) launched the first magazine in the call center space, Plantronics was one of the few companies in the market and almost 30 years later they have evolved into an organization delivering unified communications endpoints for virtually every segment of the market.

Blackwire C435

Posted in 4G, AT&T, Apple, Broadband, Call Center, Cisco, Conference, Consumer Electronics, Gadget, IP Communications, SIP, Skype, Technology, Unified Communications, Verizon, VoIP, Wireless

China App Market to Surpass US by 2013

November 2, 2011

Analytics company Flurry makes a compelling case about why app developers need to take China very seriously. The country now represents 12% of the global app market and moreover at its current pace it will overtake the US by the end of 2013! It just surpassed the UK this past July making it the second largest app market in the world by the way.

The company further ranks 2011 app session growth by country and China ranks at 870%, Argentina is next at 527%, Israel is next at 427%, followed by India at 398%.

Posted in 4G, AT&T, Android, Apple, Blackberry, Broadband, Consumer Electronics, Gadget, Technology, Verizon, Wireless

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