Archives for the "GSM" tag
The iPhone is here
So it’s official: Apple now is a phone manufacturer. With the announcement of the Apple iPhone, we can now finally assess that new product and I have to say, color me impressed. The company has managed to overcome a lot of the problems surrounding existing mobile phones and created a device that is close to [...]
Tags: AT&T, Apple, Browser, GSM, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, OS, Palm, SMS, Verizon, Wi-Fi, Wireless
In Business, Technology
2007 Predictions
This year marks the 10th anniversary edition of the TNL.net predictions for the year ahead. In past years, I’ve been batting above 50 percent in terms of predictions, except when it comes to naming what will happen with specific companies. The trends are generally correct (or in some case, early) and I always look at [...]
Tags: 3G, AOL, GSM, Google, IBM, Microsoft, OS, Oracle, Social Networks, Sony, VOIP, Wireless, Yahoo
In Business, Media, Politics, Technology
Could Apple Solidify GSM in the US?
ThinkSecret reports that the much-rumored-about iPhone from Apple is coming and will be available exclusively through Cingular. If true, it would mean that Apple has decided to take a position on what phone stack it is willing to support and has come out on the side of GSM. Understanding the mobile landscape In a lot of ways, [...]
Tags: GSM, Microsoft, United States, VOIP, Verizon, Wireless
In Business, Technology
DRM is not binary
Much of the discussion over Digital Rights Management has focused on the extremes, offering only and all or nothing approach. However, my own recent experience is that there is much more granularity to DRM than most people in the space want you to think. Freshness vs. Convenience vs. Value When watching movies, I have several options. I [...]
Tags: GSM, Linux, MP3, Microsoft, OS
In Analysis
Number Portability FAQ
Today is a great day in the USA. Wireless Number Portability has arrived! I wrote about this last year and am glad that we have finally arrived to the point where number portability is now doable. So what is number portability? Well, effective today, you can change mobile phone provider without having to worry about changing your [...]
Tags: GSM, United States, Wireless
In Business, Politics, Technology
Back from the Black-out
Some people will say that the black-out was no big deal and for most, it wasn’t but it belied a number of critical issues. Today, less than 24 hours after our electricity was restored (for the record, 28th street between Lexington and 3rd Avenue got its electricity back on Friday at 9:45pm), I am thinking [...]
Tags: GSM, United States, Wireless
In Personal
