In the end it’s about economics: Wifi vs. 3G et al

Although I’m surely in the camp of folks who’d love unlimited high-speed Mobile data (3G/4G/LTE/…) for the rest of my life I recognize that isn’t a viable business model.  Although Wifi service is also becoming metered the offered capacities and Continue reading

Mobile Ads work & more than half of searches result in purchases

Google published very interesting research on how smartphone usage effects users shopping habits. After using their smartphone to search, for example, 68% pay a visit to a business and 53% make a purchase. Retailers take note – you better have Continue reading

Who didn’t see this coming: RIM over the edge

Seriously, who doesn’t know Apple and the Google gaggle are kicking RIM’s butt? Late quarter cuts in guidance mean things are seriously headed in the toilet. Somehow don’t think the Playbook will save them either. RIM cuts guidance for May Continue reading