Monthly Archives: December 2011

If it’s broke fix it. Otherwise, don’t bother

It may sound hard to believe if you were a hardened smartphone user before the iPhone, but the products were broke. Software was expensive, the phones were difficult to set up and run, and they were very much a niche … Continue reading

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To do lists can slow you down

Do you keep a task list or use an app to monitor what you need to do? This is common practice and makes a lot of sense for people who are running multiple projects at the same time, but it … Continue reading

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What will 2012 bring? No idea…

In the past few years I have been able to guess what will come in the year ahead, but for 2012 I feel less sure. Smartphones and tablets have been the main drivers for the past 2 years and to … Continue reading

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The ecosystem

If you own a smartphone, a tablet and a PC, they will work better together if they are glued together with an ecosystem. This is something that Apple has long targeted with the release of iOS in conjunction with specific … Continue reading

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Android v iOS: does it really matter?

The web is full of discussions comparing smartphone platforms, and in particular the comparison of iOS and Android. They are very different in how they work, but so similar in what they do and the discussions (often arguments) are largely … Continue reading

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Show off your blog and win a case

Do you run a blog that you are proud of? Do you own a smartphone that needs protecting? If the answer is yes to both, all you have to do is post a comment in this article telling us what … Continue reading

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Killing shops from every angle

There is little doubt that High Street shops and traditional bricks and mortar establishments are struggling at the moment. Online stores have fewer overheads, the need to employ less staff and are thus able to offer their goods at cheaper … Continue reading

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GPS: a phone only future?

Is satellite navigation going to be confined purely to smartphones in the future? The answer is almost certainly yes. TomTom is in the process of cutting 10% of its workforce and changing the way it works to speed up product launches, but … Continue reading

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iPhone 4S one step nearer to debuting in China

The iPhone 4S could soon be officially available in China now that it has been granted a network access permit. There are still some hurdles to jump, but it is looking likely that it will be available at the start of … Continue reading

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The ‘reality’ of Android

One area that sets Android apart from other platforms is the ability to customise and personalise every aspect of the interface. Snowfall Live Wallpaper and Season Zen HD are good examples of live wallpapers that bring some joy to smartphone ownership … Continue reading

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