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Microsoft– Mercy killing.

          A guaranteed flop wisely killed prior to launch. Microsoft launched the Surface 3 at an event yesterday in New York but conspicuously absent was any...

Google – A twitch upon the thread.

          Sony and Microsoft need to head Google off at the pass. Google is absent from gaming which in my opinion is the single most important...

Apple & Google – Admission of weakness.

          An Apple / Samsung settlement is becoming more likely. Apple and Google have dropped all of their outstanding litigation and will work together to reform...

Windows Phone – On the podium

          Windows Phone is 3rd but it’s very far to 2nd. Windows phone has moved up into third place when it comes to smartphone usage but...

Sony Q4A – Patient reward

          There is no sign of the hoped for recovery. Sony reported a bad set of results with forecasts for the coming year coming far below...

Moto E – Last of the line

          Google has deep pockets. Lenovo does not. The Moto E is a triumph for the consumer offering more smartphone than ever for the dollar. However,...

Mobile devices – Static signs

          Look to the ecosystem to find growth. Samsung has sold 10m Samsung Galaxy S5 in the first 25 days from launch (Korea Economic Daily) which...

Microsoft – Hopes Surface

          The Surface-mini needs to be on WP8.1 not RT. Microsoft is holding an event on May 20th where it is expected that the latest additions...

Apple – On the beat

          Beats signals the need to buy not build. Apple is thought to be in advanced talks to buy Beats Audio for $3.2bn. Beats Audio is...

Nintendo – Edge of darkness

          Nintendo’s intransigence could be fatal. Nintendo reported another dreadful set of results as it missed its own forecasts made just three months ago. Q4 14A...