Apple: A strategy dinosaur?
A rather brilliant article in iMedia Connection (http://bit.ly/anVI4W) highlights some of the flaws in Apple’s strategy, and refers to what many partners (developer especially), perceive as pure arrogance.
Among the noteworthy points made are:
“Apple’s desire to control its marketplace has made it a poor choice for developers, even when it offers a large market. Having a [...]
Poll 2: Defining the benefits
This poll is a continuation of the research “A Value Based Framework for Smartphone OS Analysis”, which I wrote about earlier. This time around, you are asked to rank the various smartphone OS on their positioning in providing the Benefits that users want.
When looking at what benefits you want out of owning a phone, it [...]
What’s the deal about app stores?
No doubt the AppStore on iTunes has awakened the non-wireless industry to the potential of mobile content. It has caused a flurry of announcement from companies entering the space, from mobile operators such as Vodafone and giant tech companies such as Microsoft (hey Amazon, where are you?).
But lately, the concept of app stores have gotten [...]