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The Google Effect, Part 2 — at&t

First it was Verizon (see Verizon Open Move — the Google effect, or pure marketing push?). And now at&t is opening their networks. Starting immediately, AT&T (T) customers can ditch their AT&T phones and use any wireless phone, device and software application from…

The killer Mobile-Desktop combination

We know that mobile is not about replacing the desktop, but it is about leveraging the desktop in ways that enhances the mobile experience. This include finding content, and sending such content to the handset (over wireless or wire). I bet this will…

Motorola CTO Padmasree Warrior steps down

Update: Padmasree has joined Cisco as CTO… Padmasree Warrior no longer works for Motorola… I really enjoyed getting to meet Padmarasee, and I enjoyed her blog Bits at the Edge (blog is no longer up). I like her way of thinking with respect…

Verizon Open Move — the Google effect, or pure marketing push?

Catching up on my reading yesterday I read that Verizon Wireless announced that it will open its cellular network. “Executing a neat reverse-field, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Wireless has declared that it will throw open its cellular network to third-party devices, applications, and software.…

TWUIKtter — Twitter Mobile LIVE

Mika of Tricastmedia wrote that they will be releasing as a free download their Java-based (powered by the TWUIK UI framework) Twitter Mobile client. Not only functional Twitter client, but 100% eye-candy… Yes please, create a Jaiku version (for me!) :-) ceo [Via…

Kindle: Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device

If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the Amazon’s Kindle, a new wireless reading device that is very impressive. But what makes this particular device different or better? It is not only about the device alone, but the complete approach: its always-on…

Java Mobile & Embedded Developer Days Event – Jan 23-24 2008

The agenda for the Java Mobile and Embedded developer Days event has been published. The event is packed with great sessions, and I totally recommend you attending. I was part of the selection committee, and will also present on the first day, where…

The Next Big Thing in Mobile: Local Applications, and how the iPhone will, and how the OHA and Android can change perceptions

I am going to make a bold prediction… For years, the word has been that local applications are not the best solution because people won’t take the time to download them — the process is just painful. …and today it is. If you…

Flash Lite 2.0 in the Nokia N95 (North America) is broken!!

Oops… It is hard to believe that something like this would slip through…Wow. Details, details… Never assume (that it runs until tested on the handset), or you will make an ASS of yoU and ME… See Flash Lite 2.0 in the Nokia N95…

SMS-based User Generated Channels (with TextMarks)

Some time ago I read about TextMarks at Russell Beattie’s blog. At that time Russ wrote of personalized SMS cards. While I thought it was an interesting idea, I didn’t give it a whole lot of thought. Russ posted more about TextMarks, then…