Apple’s Attempt at Changing the World
So, the iPad has been announced and the reception has been mixed. A larger iPod that doesn’t have a camera, can’t be used as a phone, and doesn’t run Flash programs. So does that make it a waste of time? No hardware keyboard, no interchangeable battery, and – as of now at least – only runs iPhone/iPod apps. It would seem as if Apple is confident in their app store and iTunes integration to let that stand on it’s own. So what does the iPod really bring us? It brings us what the tech world loves almost as much as a new device… it brings controversy. The iPad doesn’t run Flash…then again, neither does the iPod, iPhone, most Windows Mobile devices, Blackberries and so forth… so big deal?!
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Apple and Google and Microsoft, Oh My!
The gauntlets have been thrown and the challenge has been issued. But just what is it that is at stake? In the cell phone market there is clearly one product that has a huge lead. The iPhone is the reigning champion, but it is widely believed that Android phones will close the gap quickly. Personally I feel the iPhone has a strong chance if two things happen and happen quickly. They need to lose the AT&T exclusive, and they need a very strong update in their next version. Developing issues and Google issues aside, if given the chance, more people would own an iPhone just because of the name iPhone. The main reason they don’t right now is because of the name AT&T.
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Google in 2010?
With all of the talk of the Nexus One out there, people have been asking me why I haven’t made any comments about it. Well to be honest, I am just not that impressed with it. Don’t get me wrong, I am sure the phone will be fun and nice and cute and cuddly, but it just doesn’t give me a “better than Droid” feeling. As a matter of fact, I really don’t believe the phone was designed to be better than all of the rest of the phones on the planet. First rule of Google, ignore the obvious and see what is behind the scenes. Google will (again this is all still rumor, but as close to fact as we have had so far) put out a phone they THEY will sell, and support. Meaning all of the thoughts of Android fragmenting and having problems should be tucked back on the burner. Google is making a physical commitment to Android.
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First Android App – Monty Python Soundboard
Yeah so, everyone else and their brother had a soundboard out so why not make one of my own. Right now you can not make ringtones or notifications from the sounds, but that is my next lesson. Then I suppose I will spruce it up and make it a little better looking and add additional Monty Python movies from to it as well. (Currently it’s purely Holy Grail) Anyone with ideas and advice please feel free to give me some pointers.
Google Does DNS
The short and sweet of it…. OpenDNS now has real competition. If you know what DNS is, then you understand the importance of the move on Google’s part. For those of you who don’t know, here is a short and sweet lesson. DNS (Domain Name System) converts domain names (like news.netapex.org) into IP addresses so that web browsers, ftp programs, and other Internet devices can get to where they need to go. If you would like more information about it, visit their blog.
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WIFI has been working hard
With all the talk of a Triple G phone coming out, the thought of city wide WIFI becomes an important “what-if” question. If you could travel across a state, city or even between states using a WIFI connection that was secure, consistent and high speed would it be valuable? The upcoming 802.11u standard will provide a better framework for interworking with external networks. So roaming from T-Mobile to AT&T’s WIFI network will become a possibility. I will have more updates on how the changes in WIFI will change communication in the coming year. (Or at least my thoughts on the idea.)
Google Phone? I still say yes it will happen.
Speculation is running wild across the Internet about Google coming out with their own G-Phone. Some say it is in line with what they are doing, others say it would be against their better judgement. As of right now the only FACTUAL information we have is from the vice president of engineering for Android at Google who stated, “We are not making hardware. We’re enabling other people to build hardware.” Of course that can be looked at many different ways depending on how you want to see it. With such a blunt statement though, there should not be any more questions. Except for the obvious ones…
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