Category Archives: Google

The best-selling smartphone in the world is no longer an iPhone.

Posted on November 9, 2012 by andy dingfelder

The best-selling smartphone in the world is no longer an iPhone. New data released on Thursday by market research firm Strategy Analytics finds that Samsung’s Galaxy S III was the world’s top-selling smartphone model in the third quarter this year, … Continue reading →

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I think this is really sad. Google and Apple Spent More On Patents Than R&D Last Year.

Posted on October 9, 2012 by andy dingfelder

Google and Apple Spent More On Patents Than R&D Last Year. NYTimes has an interesting article about how patents are really stifling innovation in the tech industry. Today, almost every major technology company is involved in ongoing patent battles. Of … Continue reading →

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The google book suit is over

Posted on October 5, 2012 by andy dingfelder

After seven long years of litigation, Google Inc. and the Association of American Publishers have reached an agreement to settle over the search giant’s book-scanning project, which will allow publishers to choose whether or not they want their books, journals … Continue reading →

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Followup to the map fiasco

Posted on September 29, 2012 by andy dingfelder

I read a post on Apple.com where the CEO just apologised for the map fiasco: To our customers, At Apple, we strive to make world-class products that deliver the best experience possible to our customers. With the launch of our … Continue reading →

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Why did Apple ditich Google maps?

Posted on September 28, 2012 by andy dingfelder

Why did Apple ditich Google maps? I like my iPhone. I like Google Maps. I don’t like the fact that they dumped my map app in iOS6 and gave me a replacement I didn’t ask for. Now, maybe I will … Continue reading →