ABC’s Nightline Takes an Inside Look at Foxconn

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February 21st, 2012
6:06 AM EST
Filed under: Editorials

When Tim Cook took over the reins of Apple, he stated that his mission was simple: continue the legacy of Steve Jobs.  Whether it was intended or not, as he strives to accomplish that not so simple mission, he has created something total new, something we have not seen from Apple: openness.  Don’t get me wrong, the doors at 1 Infinite Loop are not going to be thrown open for everyone to come in and check out Apple’s latest wares.But there is definite...

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Android “Fragmentation” Will Never Be a Problem — Here’s Why

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February 17th, 2012
4:58 PM EST
Filed under: Editorials

Today, a web development blog called Android 2.x the "Internet Explorer 6" of mobile operating systems. Supposedly, Eclair, Froyo, and Gingerbread form a group of Android software versions that will take more than eleven years to die off. Fortunately, this analysis is flawed, leading us to a completely false conclusion about Android fragmentation. The argument states that non-updated Android devices limit the free range of application and web developers from...

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Opinion: Samsung Super Bowl Advertisement Lacked Substance and Spark

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February 6th, 2012
2:00 AM EST
Filed under: Editorials

If you were one of more than 100 million fans watching the New England Patriots lose to the New York Giants on Super Bowl Sunday, you might have seen the Samsung commercial advertising their new Galaxy Note. The device just opened up for pre-orders on AT&T's 4G LTE network today.Samsung reportedly spent upwards of six million dollars on the ad spot. Analysts predicted that Samsung's advertisement would have the greatest Impact Media Value gain in pure...

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iOS Apps Crash More Often Than Android Apps?

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February 3rd, 2012
6:04 PM EST
Filed under: Editorials, News

What in the world? With Apple's carefully curated walled garden, could this possibly be correct? According to data collected by Crittercism, iOS apps appear to be more likely to crash on any given launch than Android apps. These results are based on crash data from 214 million application launches during the final two months of last year.Before any assumptions are made regarding the relative stability of the host OSes, one must consider the fact that Andro...

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Why Launching a Sprint Galaxy Nexus with Improved Hardware is Bad for the Android...

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January 30th, 2012
5:51 PM EST
Filed under: Editorials

A few weeks ago, a Sprint optimized Galaxy Nexus leaked onto the internet sporting a 1.5Ghz processor. Today news has hit of a new NenaMark 2 benchmark result that shows an Android 4.0.3 device using a better processor and scoring slightly higher than overclocked Verizon/GSM Nexi do. This device sounds suspiciously like a Galaxy Nexus variant. Moreover, Android and Me has heard that the Sprint Nexus may in fact launch with an upgraded 8MP camera. If true, thi...

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6 Concept Phones That Show Our Mobile Future

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January 29th, 2012
5:17 AM EST
Filed under: Editorials

Concept phone lurking is a pastime I've enjoyed for quite a while. Those of you who share this passion already know about the popular Concept Phones blog, which aggregates the latest and greatest designer inspirations in the mobile world. Some may like the crazier concepts, but I'm drawn to the more realistic bunch.Whether it's the iPhone 5 or the next Nexus, concept designers are here to show us the future of mobile. Where are we headed? Check out some of my ...

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8 Expectations for HTC’s “Hero” Devices in 2012

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January 27th, 2012
3:07 AM EST
Filed under: Editorials

"We had a fantastic year, with 65% growth year on year in the UK. But in Q4 we delivered a lot more products than in the past. Now we want to create more of a ‘hero’ approach. We make great phones, but it is hard to do that when the portfolio is spread too much." Phil Robertson, HTCHTC's promised to release fewer devices in 2012, focusing on a "Hero" strategy. Peter Chou and the Taiwanese manufacturing giant are hoping to win over consumers with the bes...

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Galaxy Nexus: Best Seller or Cult Favorite?

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December 13th, 2011
8:11 PM EST
Filed under: Editorials

As Verizon readies for the United States launch of Google and Samsung's latest creation— the Galaxy Nexus— analysts are wondering how well this first Android 4.0-toting device will sell. The device has already launched on over a dozen carriers abroad with HSPA+ support, but the largest release will be this month on Verizon's 4G LTE network. Unlike previous Nexus devices, it appears that Verizon will exclusively carry the Galaxy Nexus. Google's last device,Â...

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Opinion: The Looming Decline of Paper Media

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November 13th, 2011
5:31 PM EST
Filed under: Editorials

Here we are in the digital age, and it certainly looks and feels like it thanks to the barrage of digital toys and tools that are released nearly every day. I can barely remember the time when you had to go grab the paper to find out about the world in a filtered atmosphere.Today, this is no longer the case. Instead, we pull out our smartphones; and within a minute, surround ourselves in an abundant, though not always accurate, sea of information. I'm not ...

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Siri, My New Best Friend

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November 9th, 2011
10:06 PM EST
Filed under: Editorials

Siri, in my opinion, is by far the best feature on the iPhone 4S.  She is a lot of fun (and she's sassy) but also extremely helpful and productive.  As for sassy, ask her to marry you, or to tell you a story (if you keep asking, she will eventually tell you her life story) or who is on first. As for productive, let me give you an example. I was driving home from work the other day and wanted to know if a certain product was back in stock at Target.  Since m...

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