First we had Microsoft ‘annoying’ its OEM partners with its own tablet (see my previous post..) and now – it seems – the company may – or may not – be introducing its own smartphone: http://www.informationweek.com/mobility/smart-phones/microsoft-to-build-its-own-windows-phone/240012727 This is starting to feel like the ’90s all over again… Then, Microsoft was notorious for ‘pre-announcing’ some wonderful new software … Continue reading →
I had been resisting the urge to publish a commentary on all the ‘Cloud’ hype out there.. Until now… As others have pointed out, a cloud used to be the standard image for ‘the external network’ in slide presentations going back to the pre-web days of the 80s.. I should know, because I created many such slides, … Continue reading →
Much has been said in the press recently about the perceived ‘arrogance’ of Apple’s response to quality issues with the release of the iPhone 5, and the mapping fiasco, and – recently – the less-than-stellar release of the iPad Mini.. Their response to reception problems with the iPhone 4 was classic – blaming the owners, who were … Continue reading →
After all the hype about ‘Everything Everywhere’ (a brand ripe for parody, if ever there was one) and their announcement of tentative ”4G” services in (parts of) the UK, there have been several articles commenting on the perils of early-adopters (and there are many). One of the more concise and erudite dissections is in The Register http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/10/26/4g_no_thx_no2/ … Continue reading →