Network coverage is not the only problem with Web apps. Browser-based apps- the pressing problem of network coverage – AnalystXpress – the Juniper Resea MediaShift . How Publishers Can Bypass Apple with HTML5 Web Apps – PBS Some areas where native apps (still) shine: Network coverage (no need for, except when installing/upgrading, unless high scores Read more about Native vs Web apps[…]
An epiphany of sorts: Facebook gives you the impression of being friends with people you aren’t friends with, or at least no longer, and therefore could stifle you from attempting to make new real friends, as you might not have any at the moment. Rather bleak, as epiphanies go, but think about it.
As any Android developer knows, it’s very easy to get scam apps published under the radar, as Android Market simply has no radar. App attrition on Android Market twice as high vs. App Store — Tech News and Analysis Yet, Google takes steps to get rid of the worst ones (apps and developers). Admittedly, I Read more about Android attrition woes[…]
iMessage is yet another app/service combo that provides SMS-like message communication via TCP/IP instead of SMS. 3 reasons why iMessage won’t kill SMS — Mobile Technology News This increases performance and lowers end-user cost. Will it matter that Apple provides a solution, considering there must already be 100s (maybe 1000s) of apps that already do Read more about iMessage vs SMS[…]
GigaOM is a very good source for information about IT companies and IT trends. Give it a spin. GigaOM — Tech News, Analysis and Trends
Coupons.com raises $200M to meet booming deal demand — Tech News and Analysis Interesting that so much of the money will be used to buy out people instead of being effective in the company. In my world 50% that goes to waste (directly) is a good reason not to invest. No doubt it’s the right Read more about Signs of a booming deals market[…]
As always, the article author forgets to mention that we are talking only smartphones here. Android, iOS see continued growth in U.S. at cost of RIM Android: 36.4% iOS: 26% BlackBerry OS: 25.7%
Enhancements: The home page shows a classical “as easy as 1-2-3” message to tease users (read: you) to sign up. The top menu has icons and the text has been made larger for more intuitive navigation. In thumbnail gallery mode (shown on the timeline, home and landing pages), only the first media thumbnail is shown Read more about Twitizer: Teaser info, menu icons, thumbnails, performance etc[…]
Simply put: Spin off the ideas, but retain ownership, or invest in others ideas. Possibly integrate if successful. What Media Companies Need to Learn From Startups — Tech News and Analysis “It’s not enough to simply acquire companies and hope that they will somehow magically make you more innovative or competitive (this is a problem Read more about How to embrace the new[…]
Not much time left to decide. Groupon- Doomed to Fail or Worth a Leap- A Twitter Debate — Tech News and Analysis