Android Bandwagon Quietly Rolls On
I expected to see more Android devices at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this year, and was disappointed that Vodafone’s Magic phone was the only major announcement in this area….
Prepare for the Touch-Screen Backlash
I have to admit this won’t be the first — or last — blog post about a backlash against touch-screen phones. I’ve lost count of the number of articles I’ve…
I Want More Toys!
Over the weekend I picked up a Polaroid Pogo printer. In the UK, O2 is selling them for half price, making them much more attractive than when they cost almost…
What Do We Need in the New Mobile World?
Imagine a world where you were charged for every e-mail, voice call, every instant message, every Web page. Or a world where you had a set limit for these things,…
No Clear Trend for Accessories at Mobile World Congress 2009
This year’s Mobile World Congress featured some interesting accessories, including headsets and speakers. I’ve collected a few examples to highlight current trends. The handset market is subject to strong (and…
Cooking Up New Devices for the Kitchen
Reading Ben’s Hotline about the O2 Joggler, I think he’s identified a trend for “kitchen PCs”. The Joggler is more of a souped-up picture frame than a full PC, but…
Where Will First-Time Buyers Go Now That Woolworths Has Closed?
With the demise of the UK retailer that I knew and loved, where will people go to make that important first purchase? The pay-as-you-go market is a perfect fit for…
Four Things I Didn’t See in Barcelona
The week before I went to Mobile World Congress, I wrote about five things I’d like to see at the show. Sadly, I came across very little on my wish-list….
The Price of Investment
As I watched the news reports coming out of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and listened to all the announcements, I waited for this global collection of brains…
Six Phones to See in Barcelona
It’s day three of Mobile World Congress, and I thought I’d highlight a few of the devices on display. If you’re in Barcelona, you might want to go and take…