Apple refuses to let you to own your phone Just when you thought you had beaten Steve Jobs at his own game, and taken control of your iPhone, Apple strikes back where it hurts — on your Mac. If you need another reason to say, “I’m a PC” here it is: Apple’s latest OS update [...]
Continue reading...24. December 2008
A song of the times — a celebration of coming together…making sure your Mac and your iPhone are synced up. Merry Xmas, phone geeks.
Continue reading...24. December 2008
Testing the limits of mobile-empowered shopping etiquette Without a doubt sales this Christmas are down for retailers. But what makes it even tougher for shopkeepers is the growing trend of mobile-empowered price comparison. With purse strings being tightened worldwide, consumers are desperate to find the best price. But time is still the most precious commodity [...]
Continue reading...17. December 2008
Nervous, I pack my bags for my first ever global smartphone-enhanced journey through Europe Checking my bag tonight before heading out to Frankfurt, Germany tomorrow, I see that I have all that I think I need, but I am sure I will come up with something. The list: Hand sanitizer Folding toothbrush Dr. Bronners liquid [...]
Continue reading...17. December 2008
A cellphone novel sold 200,000 copies. Is it time to start questioning the role of literature? Today I read the print edition of Dana Goodyear’s New Yorker article about Japanese cellphone novels. The article claims that “the Japanese publishing industry has embraced the cellphone novel.” The article brings up the tense battle between literary critics [...]
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26. December 2008
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