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Nielsen Tells Us Not To Ignore Mobile Devices
Aug 31st
Earlier this month Nielsen produced a report detailing what Americans do online with their computers, laptops and mobile devices. The data is key to online store owners – telling us people use their smartphones heavily for email, social media and video watching.
Users of “Other” Smartphones *Can* Get What They Want
Aug 13th
Every day I see posts and comments from smartphone users threatening to switch to another device. A major reason cited is the lack of apps or services which are available to other brands. This won’t remain a valid reason, though, if we vow to make our voices heard.
I’ve learned a great deal from my parents, and one key lesson is that I don’t let companies tell me how I’m going to work with their devices; I tell them.
We Need Standards For Sharing Contacts on Mobile Devices
Aug 10th
With the smartphone market exploding, there’s tremendous competition amongst manufacturers and carriers, not to mention loyalists of device types. When will we be able to use the devices we want and still communicate with each other effectively?
Save Time By Subscribing to RSS Feeds
Aug 4th
Subscribing to RSS feeds can actually save you an immense amount of time when it comes to keeping abreast of industry news. By using an RSS reader, you eliminate the clutter and focus on what matters most – news and information that benefits you. The result? Less time wasted, as well as decreasing the likelihood of overlooking other important information.
Don’t Miss the Boat on Location-Based Social Networks
Jul 29th
Forrester Research’s report tells marketers to hold off on Location-Based Social Network efforts, stating Foursquare and the likes are not worth the trouble. I say getting in on the ground floor can provide bigger benefits when these services gain more popularity.
Microsoft Tag: The QR Code on Steroids
Jul 27th
Microsoft Tag offers up more features using a colorful, visually appealing scan code. Custom tags let you integrate brand imagery and logos, and analytics let you track campaigns.
Using QR Codes to Push Mobile Business
Jul 24th
Still delaying a mobile version of your online store or web site? If my previous post hasn’t convinced you, maybe QR Codes will. After all, people are already using them to find hidden goodies – like Calvin Klien’s uncensored video showing off their new jeans.
Originally designed for tracking parts in manufacturing, QR Codes are becoming increasingly popular in advertising and content pushing on mobile devices.
Want Your Router Hacked?
Jul 21st
If you missed step one of securing your network, you just may fall victim to a hack that’s getting released into the wild next week. Seismic’s Craig Heffner says he’s got a way to hack into millions of routers and he’s going to share it with the masses during the Black Hat 2010 conference July 28-29, 2010.
There is No iPhone Killer
Jul 18th
With a strong, devoted user base, Apple’s iPhone isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Advocates of other OSs should focus more on converting non-smartphone users.
I Don’t Wanna See My Bank Account in 3-D
Jul 14th
Okay, that would be extreme, but who’s to say someone isn’t going to think how cool it would be to see their dwindling balance as if they were Michael Douglas’ character in Disclosure? They’re already going at it with games on mobile devices. There would be nothing like bobbing your head around while standing in line at Starbucks playing fighter pilot on your smartphone, right?
