Posts Tagged ‘smartphones’
Tablets, Notebooks and Desktops Are The New “Other”
I have been following personal computing since the 1970s (yes, I am ancient). I was introduced to computing categories in the following order: — First, there was the Desktop. The original Desktops were text input...
A Deeper Dive on Android and iPhone in China
I’ve received a number of questions from readers about why I don’t talk as much about the US market for smartphones. It’s primarily because the US doesn’t offer any new interesting questions or problems. It’s...
First Rule Of Homebrew Drone Club Is There Are No Rules For Homebrew Drone Club
Drones are the next revolution, the next insanely great thing, the pirate, the multi-billion dollar business, the integration of the physical and the digital, the device that will fight our wars, provide web access to the … Continue reading
There Are No Muggles. We Are All Wizards Now.
I read the first three Harry Potter novels to my son. It’s a fond memory strengthened by the fact the books were quite good. In each, the young Harry Potter straddles two very distinct worlds, … Continue reading
Understanding the Global Mobile Web
In the latest mobile focused podcast with Benedict Evans and myself, we touched on a theme that needs more fleshing out. That of a future only possible because of mobile computers/smartphones. When I detail the … Continue reading
Thoughts on Xiaomi
The Wall Street Journal had a big scoop this week: some numbers on Xiaomi’s business are apparently being shared with potential investors as it looks to raise money for acquisitions and/or expansion. Until now, I’ve … Continue reading
Research: Who’s Buying What Tech around the Globe This Holiday Season
We have some research that gives us insight into what tech products are on the interest horizon for purchase over the next six months. While intent to purchase surveys don’t always lead to purchases, it...
Phone, Tablet, Desktop Usage
I’ve been staring at the above chart and I think there’s a lot we can learn from it. 1) Facts 1.1) Desktops are used most during working hours and their usage tails off at night....
My Apple vs. Samsung Conspiracy Theory
The Samsung issues we are seeing has me thinking about something. It’s a conspiracy theory with zero evidence but something that strategically intrigues me. Tim Cook said in a recent interview with Charlie Rose that...
Video Analysis: Xiaomi in Focus
I have the ability to record and broadcast presentations I give through my primary presentation tool Perspective. So I thought it would be interesting to try something different and create a quick analysis of some … Continue reading
I Want It Later! Building The Inconvenience Economy.
As I stood in line with a giddy gaggle of high pants hipsters, each eagerly anticipating the drip, drip of their very own drip coffee from the sainted Blue Bottle, conversations were many and temporary friendships … Continue reading
Are Dogs Even Necessary In An iPhone World?
Does the iPhone hate dogs? I know, that’s not a fair question. Still, I can’t help but wonder if the iPhone, if all smartphones, will fundamentally alter our relationship with our most trusted, faithful, ready-to-die-for-us-but-until-then-let’s-go-for-a-walk … Continue reading
I Was Wrong And The iPhone 5c Is Still A Failure
The best way to defeat the iPhone is to create a superior alternative to the app ecosystem. With widgets, notifications, continuity and inter-app processes in iOS 8, Apple did just that. Woe to Android, Windows Phone … Continue reading
Unprecedented iPhone Demand
As we lead up to this years “main event,” I wanted to share some initial points underscoring my read that there is unprecedented demand for Apple’s iPhone this holiday quarter and beyond. Major Upgrade Cycle:...
How to Turn Around Samsung
In my continual analysis of Samsung for many in the industry, I have frequently pointed out the fundamental issues that have led to their current struggles. I had a friend remind me that, over two...
If the World Was a Village – Tech Edition
Bob’s column yesterday brought back into attention some of the things I discussed in this article called Computing’s S-Curve. We are on the path to connect the planet via a pocket computer. This is so … Continue reading
The 5.5 Inch iRemote For The Apple Home
You want to talk about Apple. I understand. They are the biggest tech company in the world. Their products are used by hundreds of millions. Oh, and next week there’s — OMG! — a major … Continue reading
My Phablet Skepticism Thesis
I have been publicly doubting the existence of the 5.5 inch iPhone for some time. I promised many on Twitter I would share my overall thesis on the category so here it is. Starting from … Continue reading
The Unbearable Loneliness Of The Sharing Economy
The sharing economy promises the potential for riches, personal empowerment, new modes of work, and fear, the kind of fear that swells from a livelihood dependent upon algorithms, star ratings, and the feedback of strangers. … Continue reading
Apple and mobile payments
In last week’s column, I talked about the current state of smartwatches. I described weak demand met by weak supply, and the resulting poor sales of the offerings in the market today. I also talked … Continue reading
Steve Jobs Reveals The Only Way Forward For Windows Phone
The only way forward for Windows Phone — that is not death — is work. Real work. In the 21st century, real work is inherently collaborative. Collaboration is the Achilles Heel of all things iPhone, … Continue reading
Margins: Apple, Samsung, and Consumer Electronics
Some recent media has come out stating we need to acknowledge Apple knows what it’s doing as a company and with their strategy. I don’t know any analysts worth their reputation, either on the financial … Continue reading
The Regionalization of the Smartphone Market
One of the more interesting things I have been observing for a few years is how the smartphone market has increasingly become extremely regionalized. It is fascinating to analyze the dynamics that have allowed the … Continue reading
Thoughts On iPhone Inc
The iPhone is bigger than McDonald’s. That seems a useful demarcation for how we should view the iPhone in particular and Apple in general. The iPhone is that once-in-a-generation product that alters daily reality for … Continue reading
The Major Industry Battle Brewing Between Samsung vs Google
Over the last five years, Samsung has become a behemoth in the tech marketplace. Their smartphones dominate the tech landscape and their profits have been relatively good until recently, considering the fact they still make most … Continue reading
