Where it's Okay to be a Fan
I tried to stay away from CES coverage; I really did. I'll make this quick, as it makes me feel a bit dirty. The iPad Pro has been a certainty the moment the iPad Air name was unveiled. Naturally, Samsung could not bear to be left out of the party. In an attempt to get out ahead of the wave, they are prepping the announcement of an iPad... I mean, Galaxy note, and Galaxy Tab Pro.
Read MoreDo you remember when Android first came out? Does anybody? The internet has a very short memory, So let this be a reminder; Android was actually in development before the iPhone was introduced. Here is something else you may have forgotten. Android was originally a clone of the Blackberry OS. At the time, the was no iOS to copy. Once the iPhone was unveiled, Google scrapped their Blackberry clone, and started making an iPhone clone.
Read MoreAt risk of sounding like a broken record, Samsung is a convicted, shameless copyist of the worst kind. They are a worthless sack of corporate effluvia. Do not defend this seepage of a company. Just behold their despicable works, and despair.
Read MoreDon't shoot the messenger. I'm not being tasteless for the sake of being tasteless. The bit of headline that caught your eye is a quote from a Qualcomm insider. In an unexpected fit of honesty, he said a lot of things. Apple turned the industry on its ear when they announced the iPhone 5s. The 64-bit A7 chip is a revolutionary advance that took the chip world by storm. While everyone took pains to publicly downplay the advance, privately, they were sweating blood. Here's a few examples:
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Do you feel misunderstood because of your iPhone addiction? Then perhaps you can claim to be just like the star of Apple's new, heartwarming holiday iPhone ad.
Read MoreOnce again, Samsung is finding it very difficult to buy a fake fan of its products. Considering the number of craptastic products they sell and give away, you would think Samsung could find at least one customer that genuinely likes using it. Apparently, this task is easier said than done. In other news that shocks no one, Samsung rips off yet another company's creative ad campaign.
Read MoreAlthough this is a continuation of a piece on the iPhone's success in Japan, I thought it appropriate to start with the success of the iPad. Japan has proven to be a fertile market for iDevices despite the counter-indicators. For anyone thinking that the iPhone's success in Japan was a fluke, the success of the iPad should abruptly cut off that line of thinking.
Read MoreConsidering all the big coverage of phablets, it comes as a big surprise that big phones are not big sellers. Samsung has been announcing sales figures. As we know, companies only announce sales figures when they have something to boast, or think they can spin a sow's ear into a silk purse. In this case, it is more of the latter. Samsung has already, somewhat, acknowledged that this year's sales are less than expected. They have also had to answer to concerned investors about their flagging numbers. Appleinsider too a closer look at the numbers and found interesting results:
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Sometimes we iPhone and iPad users don't realize how lucky we are. Apple puts a lot of time, money, and energy into coming up with new ways to make using technology a joy. They put equal resources into making it safe and secure. Things Apple prioritizes are mere afterthoughts for competitors, until, that is, they see the competitive advance such features give Apple. Activation Lock is one of those features. Unfortunately for competitors, their attempt to copy it has hit a bit of a snag.
Read MoreHow do you beat the iPhone? you sell into markets where the iPhone can't. Since the iPhone is a premium item sold for a premium price, there are many places in the world where the populous cannot afford it. Target your cheap junk there, and you beat the iPhone in volume of shipments.
Read MoreToday, Google has been publicly smacked down by their close partner, Verizon. It all has to do with Google's latest, Nexus 7. When it comes to tablets, Google has delusions of grander, thinking their Nexus 7 is equal to the iPad, only cheaper. Verizon set the record straight in no uncertain terms. This is going to leave a mark.
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