Mobile : Big Wheels Keep Turning
It seemed just a few months ago that many in the Valley were griping that the mobile app ecosystem was dying. Looks like that might have been overblown. Today’s WSJ online has right at the tippy-top...
View ArticleThoughts on Apple’s Tim Cook’s Apology on Maps
Today, Apple CEO Tim Cook posted an apology letter to its customers over the release of its mapping product in iOS6. It is direct and sincere. It also recommends partner (or potentially competitor)...
View ArticleAndroid Slowing in the US?
An article from today’s NYT Tech Section questions whether Android growth is slowing in the US. The article quotes an analyst who states that iPhone growth remains healthy, but that growth rates of...
View ArticleThe Vice Tightens
Nokia warned this week of softer than expected revenues and a slower uptake of its new line of gorgeous Lumia phones running Windows Phone. Nokia also announced aggressive price cuts to drive volume....
View Article6 Observations from Mobile World Congress 2012
Image via Wikipedia This year’s Mobile World Congress drew record crowds to the beautiful Fira de Barcelona venue. The scale of attendee growth–up over 30% from last year and forecast to be well over...
View ArticleMy Top 5 CES 2012 Observations
I got the opportunity to go to CES in Las Vegas last week. A lot of interesting stuff, as always. (I want me that new Sharp TV, Mom!) Here are my top 5 observations from the show. 1) The Microsoft...
View ArticleGoogle’s Huge Q3 & Why It’s Huge for Mobile
Image via Wikipedia Google had a huge Q3 and its great news in the mobile startup world. Mr. Page added that revenue from mobile devices, largely from use of its search engine on smartphones and...
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