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 [...]
Mobile VOIP: Is voice as the killer app making a comeback?
Two of the sharpest minds in the wireless industry, Ajit Jaokar of Oxford University and Chetan Sharma of the consulting firm that bears his name, have written an excellent report on mobile VOIP and argues convincingly that mobile VOIP is near the tipping point, i.e. the point of adoption which makes it take off in [...]
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 [...]