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Eco-systems

Google – The long game

          Google Android is becoming just like iOS or Windows Phone. Everywhere one looks it is become increasingly clear that Google aims to take complete control...

Google vs. Apple – Control freak

          Google’s days as a developer of open source software are numbered. With its future in Android now secure, Google has turned its attention to mitigating...

Yahoo! – The aviator

          Finally, some positive signs from mobile. I have been concerned for some time about the lack of progress at Yahoo! (see here and here) but...

Google – Ins and Outs (I/O).

          Developer conferences are where the ecosystem evolves. Developer conferences are becoming increasingly important as the relevance of the device continues to decline. Google will host...

Amazon – No Fire sale

          Expensive phone with no ecosystem does not make a hit. Amazon has launched its Fire smartphone but its cost and limitations will put a smile...

FireFox OS –A $25 dream

          $25 dollar smartphone is likely to remain slideware Mozilla is moving to fulfil the promise of an ultra-cheap smartphone but the outcome of this initiative...

Google – Real pie in the sky

          Skybox has great strategic value for Google. Google wastes vast amounts of money on frivolous expenses but the acquisition Skybox is one that actually makes...

Facebook – Too many chats?

          Facebook needs one chat system that is a part of the whole. Facebook’s strategy around chat looks like a hodgepodge of different offerings that is...

E3 2014 –Two horse race

          Microsoft is on the back foot going into E3 2014. So far in the competition to be the leading next generation console, Sony has won...

Amazon – Wrong dimension.

          Amazon is attacking the wrong end of the value chain. Amazon will hold an event in Seattle on 19th June to launch what is very...