I disagree. Back then Windows Mobile is just pure SHIT. If Windows Mobile 6 (circa 2007) was similar to WinPhone7/8 on a full touch surface, I'll argue the outlook will be very different, regardless of branding. I really don't see Android as a cool brand at all. Maybe Samsung portrait that but not Google.
"They were more successful than just about any other smart phone. " - In fact, they were dominant with 62% market in PDA/smartphone http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/506328 I used SDA back then and people are already looking for 'smart' features like web browse, email....etc. That SDA is total crap. In fact it is trying to be a mini windows machine.
"Is there a right way to trade in patents for profit without abusing the process" - as long as it's not illegal, in a capitalist society somebody will find a more 'efficient' way to do things.
Most of the critical comments on the article do not understand the issue. Typical hackathorn is meant to build and demo a solution for a problem in a short time (folks comment about 'hacking', seriously do you know what hackathorn is about?). The problem is that the 'idea' is self identified - you pick your problem. If it is more run like a programming contest where participants do not know what the problem is ahead of time, and presented then it'll be more meaningful.
IF it works (big if) then it's a fine bit of biometrics to allow you to play Angry Birds. This. I don't get why everybody is riled up about this iPhone feature. It's not even about Apple - plenty of laptop uses this way before iPhone. I think we can infer that technological progresses are all evil. GPS can pinpoint, internet has porn...etc.
Somewhat expected of a "S" upgrade. I'll be interested to see what's on iPhone 6. If they still pull this incremental thing, they can go nowhere but down. Frankly I don't think there's much more to be done with a "phone" platform. Original iPhone was disruptive because there was nothing like it: accelerometer, touch-only control, convenient app market...etc. Unless they incorporating some kind of new sensors....
As related to Microsoft, it's not like they've stagnated for a long time and then pop out the Windows Phone 7 and 8. They've a mobile OS on a smart phone since 2002 with CE/WinMobile (iPhone is out @ 2007). I'm sure there are plenty of people here checked and/or used them and their successor versions. People who touched those devices will tell you it sucks big time - slow, non-responsive, clunky. Even in 2006 phones/smartphones in that era cost $300 were the pricey ones. My take is: not that MS didn't innovate - just like Nokia, they simply didn't 'get it'. Come up with an idea that people actually wanted to use. $699 for a phone in 2007? Who would have guessed, and I'll bet Apple probably projected sales only be just like any other Apple products - niche, but it didn't turn out that way.
The "problem" you are inferring to comes from extreme capitalism, but you can't really blame on automation and technological progress. Seriously, what's the problem with "self check out machines"? Or you would rather ride a buggy now instead of modern transportation?
People in the valley should be glad with better quality people because of competition. Go check out other cities. For every 500K cities there's at least 1 accelerator/incubator..etc whatever you call it. Check out THOSE evangelist/mentors:)
Well, if US needs more than it's domestic oil, why is Mid-East vs Oil Sand such a tough call? Seems US would rather getting into these type of messes than working with a democratic/developed country in resolving issues.
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I disagree. Back then Windows Mobile is just pure SHIT. If Windows Mobile 6 (circa 2007) was similar to WinPhone7/8 on a full touch surface, I'll argue the outlook will be very different, regardless of branding. I really don't see Android as a cool brand at all. Maybe Samsung portrait that but not Google.
"They were more successful than just about any other smart phone. " - In fact, they were dominant with 62% market in PDA/smartphone http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/506328 I used SDA back then and people are already looking for 'smart' features like web browse, email....etc. That SDA is total crap. In fact it is trying to be a mini windows machine.
Should NOT be a job creation program. I think this is what happened here.
"Is there a right way to trade in patents for profit without abusing the process" - as long as it's not illegal, in a capitalist society somebody will find a more 'efficient' way to do things.
Good write :)
That's exactly the way I felt when the word "blog" started flowing around. It hurt my head. Now? Not so much.
If it's about bigger battery and faster processor, then, "good luck" (same comment to other manufacturers). Seriously, smartphone has matured.
Lower security risk with people contributing; people using XP will be thankful; MS make less money...etc. So many benefits!
Most of the critical comments on the article do not understand the issue. Typical hackathorn is meant to build and demo a solution for a problem in a short time (folks comment about 'hacking', seriously do you know what hackathorn is about?). The problem is that the 'idea' is self identified - you pick your problem. If it is more run like a programming contest where participants do not know what the problem is ahead of time, and presented then it'll be more meaningful.
And tape is for infinite amount of porn?
Duuude, it's all about war on terror man.
Look at how many mp3 players there were before the iPod... I think it should be rephrase as "Look at how many songs they sold on an mp3 player".
Alternative? Outlaw finger print scanner? Why stop there? Let's do that with GPS, social media, cloud computing....etc.
IF it works (big if) then it's a fine bit of biometrics to allow you to play Angry Birds. This. I don't get why everybody is riled up about this iPhone feature. It's not even about Apple - plenty of laptop uses this way before iPhone. I think we can infer that technological progresses are all evil. GPS can pinpoint, internet has porn...etc.
So it's not about Apple - any vendor has the potential be compelled by NSA. What's the alternative? Shall we all move back to the caves?
Somewhat expected of a "S" upgrade. I'll be interested to see what's on iPhone 6. If they still pull this incremental thing, they can go nowhere but down. Frankly I don't think there's much more to be done with a "phone" platform. Original iPhone was disruptive because there was nothing like it: accelerometer, touch-only control, convenient app market...etc. Unless they incorporating some kind of new sensors....
As related to Microsoft, it's not like they've stagnated for a long time and then pop out the Windows Phone 7 and 8. They've a mobile OS on a smart phone since 2002 with CE/WinMobile (iPhone is out @ 2007). I'm sure there are plenty of people here checked and/or used them and their successor versions. People who touched those devices will tell you it sucks big time - slow, non-responsive, clunky. Even in 2006 phones/smartphones in that era cost $300 were the pricey ones. My take is: not that MS didn't innovate - just like Nokia, they simply didn't 'get it'. Come up with an idea that people actually wanted to use. $699 for a phone in 2007? Who would have guessed, and I'll bet Apple probably projected sales only be just like any other Apple products - niche, but it didn't turn out that way.
We can use that infinite energy to power super big air conditioner to cool the earth. No wait a minute....
The "problem" you are inferring to comes from extreme capitalism, but you can't really blame on automation and technological progress. Seriously, what's the problem with "self check out machines"? Or you would rather ride a buggy now instead of modern transportation?
1. What does the article has to do with Steve Jobs? 2. Have you ever used an Apple II?
People in the valley should be glad with better quality people because of competition. Go check out other cities. For every 500K cities there's at least 1 accelerator/incubator..etc whatever you call it. Check out THOSE evangelist/mentors :)
Hey how about piloting it in India. If it works there, it'll surely work in all other jurisdictions!
I like this.
Thank you for clarification. Why would anybody thinks this is about principle, morality and all the good stuff...etc?
Well, if US needs more than it's domestic oil, why is Mid-East vs Oil Sand such a tough call? Seems US would rather getting into these type of messes than working with a democratic/developed country in resolving issues.