Archive for the 'newsworthy' Category
Google, Android and Open Source Telephones
11 6th, 2007Not surprisingly, I have an opinion about Google’s new Android phone operating system and their Open Handset Alliance, and as much as I don’t want to admit it I believe this is great for the consumer and even better for the phone manufacturers. Why? Because, finally the phone manufacturers can spend less time working on creating an OS for their phone and put those investment dollars into making their phones better telephones. Add in to that some additional functionality on even the most generic of phones and you potentially end up with an exploding smart-phone revolution that significantly improves the end-user experience.
Platinum Equity to Acquire Covad Communications
10 29th, 2007In a not too unexpected announcement, Covad Communications has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Platinum Equity in an all-cash transaction valued at roughly $1.02/share.
A New Look
10 13th, 2007With the new launch comes a new look. Hopefully you will find this new look more readable and a more enjoyable experience. If you’re reading this via .rss I encourage you to stop by to see what we’ve done.
~geek
iPhone Class Action Lawsuit
10 8th, 2007It was bound to happen, but now it’s official; Information Week is reporting that a California man has files a class-action suit against Apple for bricking iPhones with their latest firmware update. In a unique twist, he is looking for a permanent injunction against Apple to limit their ability to sell locked phones - no other dollar amount is mentioned in the suit. Obviously, this would have a huge impact on the cell-phone market as a whole, as the suit claims that Apple prohibits iPhone consumers from using and purchasing a cell phone service other than through AT&T.” Don’t all cariers do the same thing?
My personal opinion is pretty straight-forward. I believe that Apple is selling a product and if they want it to work with the carrier of their choice, that’s their choice and they should be able to do that. How is this any different then Dish/DirectTV selling me a box and dish that works only with their service? Maybe I should sue DirectTV because I want to move to Dish and their equipment isn’t supported. Nah, maybe not so much.
What do you think?
~geek