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NFC’s Opportunity.

Although it’s been launched with Sprint (a win for the firm but not necessarily for the vast majority of American mobile users) Google Wallet is making inroads into paving the way for greater commercial adoption of this technology. From IBT: … Continue reading

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“Don’t Be Evil”

In advance of Google’s (American) Senate grilling (e.g., political theater / grandstanding, etc.) it is reportedly ‘loading up on lobbyists’ (which is not illegal in and of itself) nevertheless, it does put a different spin on their supposed corporate motto… … Continue reading

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As Technology Turns.

Apple isn’t the only firm that’s being (legally) aggressive within the (on-going) battle for ‘Smartphone supremacy’ as the firm counter-sued Apple via patents that they purchased from Google (supposedly within the last week!) From Bloomberg: http://goo.gl/JgrMD

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The Good Fight.

Okay; so what if Google’s purchase of Motorola’s Mobile Division e.g., their handset capabilities amounts to essentially buying it for their patents (according to countless experts and commentary via the blogosphere, etc.) That said; perhaps there’s more than just that? … Continue reading

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One For Five.

Google’s Android OS has made more than just a splash in both the smartphone and tablet-space (with consumers) as it has captured roughly 20% of the tablet market itself. Nevertheless, despite being a viable alternative to Apple’s OS; nothing other … Continue reading

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The (Big) Payback!

The ‘Clash of the Titans’ continues to escalate as Microsoft is doing whatever it can to deter; distract and derail Android’s (OS) ascent. Clearly; the tide has turned as Redmond now finds itself being the ‘victim’ e.g., aggressor vs. the … Continue reading

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Call Waiting.

It should come as no surprise that Android gets hammered for being open to criminal intent due to some of the challenges (and opportunities for dubious activities) this OS presents (the latest of which being a virus that will record … Continue reading

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‘Patently False’

Once upon a time patents actually served a purpose. Yes; that’s obviously both a true and false statement… True in that intellectual property was protected via filing them; false in that patents have also become vital to fending off on-going … Continue reading

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Well Done!

In light of Japan’s horrific disaster this past March; Google’s prompt and focused efforts have been a virtual-lifeline in the midst of such utter devastation (which by extension may have also assisted the firm with making in-roads into gaining greater … Continue reading

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Paradise Lost?

If the rumors are true and Amazon releases their own tablet… the impact might be: 1) Greater tension between Amazon and Google. Why? Simply put: selling apps is one thing (as Android has experienced a substantial application development uptick post … Continue reading

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