Nicholas Grohne
Google, Mobile, iPhone
It’s that time of year again when sports enthusiasts everywhere go crazy. The 2010 NCAA Basketball Tournament will begin next week. Many consider March Madness the highlight of the year in the sporting world, and much of this has to do with excitement and unpredictability surrounding each matchup. It is anyone’s game once each team takes the court, and, as the Droid has recently proven, the same can be said about the world of mobile devices.
Not too long ago, the iPhone was considered to be in a class of its own when it came to pioneering mobile devices. The problem is other companies caught on — and fast.
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08Mar
Lindsay Martin
Bing, Mobile, iPhone
Mobile Search advertising is heating up. Sources say talks are underway for Microsoft’s Bing to replace Google as the default search engine on Apple’s iPhone. What does this mean for Google? The rivalry between once-partners, Google and Apple, has a heat of its own. As Google continues to push its Android and Nexus One phones, competition increases for the iPhone and its current market domination.
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09Feb
Nicholas Grohne
Mobile, iPhone
Upon its unveiling, it seemed like the iPad received more criticism than praise. In fact, before I started researching it, I don’t believe I heard a single positive review about the product. The complaints included (but are not limited to) its size and awkwardness, the lack of multitasking capabilities and even its name (which has bothered some, and by some, I mean a lot). So who in the world is going to need or want one of these new technological devices?
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05Feb
Jamie LeRoy
iPhone
It’s here! It’s here!
I feel like a kid on Christmas. For weeks, we’ve been hearing rumors about the fabled touch-screen Apple tablet, iPad, that was going to be unveiled this week, and today is the day.
Oh, the possibilities! You may be scratching your head, thinking, “So what is it?” Simply, it’s a cross between an iPhone and a laptop.
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27Jan
Michael Solms
Mobile, iPhone
I think we are all familiar with iPhone’s “There’s an App for That” commercials. I used to be amused by the gimmicky applications such as the Zippo lighter, and would show them off to my friends, especially those who didn’t have iPhones. Then I’d get bored and delete them only to download another useless app the very next day. However, with top name businesses getting into the mix, my mindset toward mobile apps has completely changed. I now restrict my iPhone space to applications that are going to serve a purpose and benefit me as a consumer.
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26Jan
Tara Daniels
Google, Mobile, iPhone
Last week, Google announced a new click-to-call program for mobile search will launch in January. This coincides quite nicely with the release of Google’s own mobile phone: Nexus One. The click-to-call listings won’t just appear on the Nexus One, though. Click-to-call ads will be found on any “high-end” mobile device with a full HTML browser.
How will it work? Based on a user’s geographic location, a location-specific phone number will appear next to the URL on paid ads that typically appear on mobile devices. Users can choose to click on the phone number to dial the business instantly, or click on the URL to be directed to the business’ website as usual. Currently, not all Google ads are eligible for this feature, but plans to expand the program are on the horizon.
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13Jan
Jill Jansen
Google, Mobile, iPhone
The speculation and hype surrounding Google’s mobile phone can finally come to an end. If you haven’t heard by now, Internet search giant Google finally unveiled its highly anticipated smartphone this week. The phone dubbed Nexus One was designed by Taiwan-based phone company HTC and showcases the latest Android 2.1 mobile-operating system. The phone features many state-of-the-art capabilties, including a voice-enabled keyboard that allows users to send texts, e-mails or Facebook updates by speaking directly into the phone. Another feature that has yet to be offered by other smartphones on the market is the ability to purchase Nexus One directly from Google (at a mere $530.00); the phone is available with or without a mobile service provider.
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08Jan
