Thoughts on systems, engineering, AI, technology and life.
Over-the-Air (OTA) updates make sense; no need to connect to the PC to download needed updates. At least that is the theory… In practicality, OTA updates translate to delays, sometimes for weeks. Because OTA updates burn resources, here I refer to bandwidth, this puts the network provider on an odd situation: should they be prompt … Read more
The Programmable Web reports that as of Nov 2008 it has 1,000 Web APIs on its directory. You can see the distribution below (which looks pretty balanced all around) with Mapping APIs at the top: And what is the preferred way to expose and consume Web APIs? The following chart shows REST at the top, … Read more
The Android platform is an open platform, governed by the Open Handset Alliance (OHA). OHA has many members, and today it includes seven network operators and four handset manufacturers. While the platform itself should be consistent across vendors/providers, thank God, I wonder what will be the differentiation challenges that handset manufacturers and network providers will … Read more
The MobileMonday Mobile Peer Awards are among the most influential events in the mobile industry and, with over 1000 attendants, the point of reference in startup innovation during the Mobile World Congress (Barcelona, February 16, 2009). There are a number of cool mobile companies in Austin, and it would be great to have Austin representation! … Read more
From Recession Delays Motorola Cellphone Spinoff, More Cuts Coming (MOT) (Sillicon Alley Insider): 8:24 Have had too much complexity. Today over 20 combinations of software, silicon, and UI platforms. This has resulted in high costs and portfolio gaps in 3G, smartphones, very low tier. : No longer planning to develop certain OSes. Will focus on … Read more
Call it 3G’s weakness, its Achilles’ heel, or 3G’s worst enemy…. ==> Power consumption Ironic it is, having a 3G device, but forcing it to 2.5G, to have a usable handset over time… After a 1-day test running on EDGE vs. 3G/UMTS on my new Android G1, the battery did last much longer: the whole … Read more
A reminder that next Monday Nov 3rd is the 2008 Mobile 2.0 event in San Francisco. The event has two tracks, a day long Business/VC-oriented track and a Builder Track in the afternoon. I’ll be charing the first panel of the Builder Track titled “Mobile Web vs. Applications vs. Widgets”. The online registration is open, … Read more
So I got an Android G1 handset. Cool. I’ve been using it for 2 3 days now. Overall I think it is a fine handset and mobile environment with great potential. Below are my quick first impressions: the good, the bad and the ugly; if you are looking for a full detailed review just search … Read more
I’ve created a Google Group for Android Dev Austin. If you are interested in Android you should register. This list will be used for Android Dev Austin related news and events, including future AndroidDevCamp for Austin. Here is the info: Group URL: http://groups.google.com/group/android-dev-austin Group email: android-dev-austin@googlegroups.com Stay tuned… ceo
Great read Why Start a Startup in a Bad Economy by Paul Graham. Which means that what matters is who you are, not when you do it. If you’re the right sort of person, you’ll win even in a bad economy. And if you’re not, a good economy won’t save you. Someone who thinks “I … Read more