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Eco-systems

Facebook – Press F8

Reply to this post           F8 likely to be all about the emerging ecosystem. With Facebook’s developer conference approaching (12th – 14th April), the speculation as...

Digital Car – Sitting ducks.

Reply to this post           The automakers are firmly in the crosshairs of the digital ecosystems. The Geneva auto show is in full swing and most...

Google – Closed source.

Reply to this post           I think Google may make Android proprietary in 2017. Google is getting ready to launch Android N but without the ability...

Xiaomi – All mod cons.

Reply to this post           The new Mi5 has everything except profit. Xiaomi’s strategy of getting users on board is working but the need to make...

MWC Day 2 – iPhone 5se.

Reply to this post           The 5se needs to be something very different but it is unlikely to. The fact the two companies that make almost...

MWC Day 1 – CES wannabe.

Reply to this post           MWC wants to become CES but misses the importance of software. From the fairground VR ride at Samsung to the Submarine...

Android – 1984.

Reply to this post           An Orwellian future beckons for Android. The news that Samsung is finally upgrading the Galaxy s6 and s6 EDGE to Marshmallow...

Tidal – The foot vote.

Reply to this post           An example of how to make customers unhappy. The release of Kanye West’s latest album, Life of Pablo has rocketed Tidal...

Baidu – Videodrome

Reply to this post           Short term gain is likely to mean long term pain. Baidu has received an offer to purchase its 80.5% stake online...

Pandora – Engaging asset?

Reply to this post           Pandora’s only real asset is its 81.1m very engaged users. Pandora reported difficult Q4 15A results where bullish commentary by management...