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Posted by on Mar 18, 2013 in Mobile | 0 comments

Evolution of the Samsung Galaxy S [INFOGRAPHIC]

Evolution of the Samsung Galaxy S [INFOGRAPHIC]

With all the talk about Samsungs most recent unveiling of their Samsung Galaxy S4, it may be a good time to reflect on their original Galaxy S and see what they’ve done over the years to see what truly makes this phone as ‘revolutionary’ as they claim it to be.  While I have to admit, the eye-based scrolling, 13MP camera, and digital to physical photo conversions are pretty impressive – it also makes me wonder what they have in store for the V? With more than 150,000 S4 conversations taking place during the launch, 25% of iPhone users are now considering swapping for Samsung.   Today we’re going to put all the hype to the side, and take a real look at the evolution of the device itself.  Thanks to the folks at http://www.toptienmobiel.nl/ we have this great Infographic to present to you. Take a look, and...

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Posted by on Mar 16, 2013 in Random, Funny, or Cool | 0 comments

Which ISP (Internet Source Provider) is the fastest?

Which ISP (Internet Source Provider) is the fastest?

Who would know better than Netflix of who the fastest ISP is?   With 33 million customers currently streaming more than 1 billion hours of TV and movies every single month, and in some cases using up to 1/3rd of all the bandwith in North America – Netflix undoubtedlyhas the data. In a new ISP Index, Netflix has provided insights for 8 different countries, including: USA, UK, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Mexico. For the U.S. it looks like the top dogs are: Having dealt with Comcast a lot recently, it makes me wonder if I should even retain their service seeing as they’re actually all-the-way down at #7, whereas I presumably thought they were in the top 5.  On a global level things look more like the image below.   To check the results from your own country, Click Here....

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Posted by on Mar 15, 2013 in Android News, Apple, Mobile | 0 comments

Analysts Reactions to How Galaxy S4 Will Affect Apple

Analysts Reactions to How Galaxy S4 Will Affect Apple

Now that things have died down a bit, in-case you haven’t already heard, Samsung officially unveiled its new flagship Glaxy S4 smartphone last night with their ‘theatrical broadway-style’ presentation in New York. Today, analysts are quick to jump in with their opinions of what this means for apple.  Closing at $443.63 today, there stock doesn’t appear to have taken much of a hit.  Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray’s is one who is not the least bit immpressed with the S4 upgrade, but did note Samsung’s new ‘S Band’ as being “a quick first pass for Samsung on wearable technology ahead of Apple’s watch”.  Also adding that he expects Apple to launch a Smart Watch (iWatch) by 2014,   “The Galaxy S4 appears to be largely an incremental update to the S3 including a slightly larger screen (4% larger on diagonal), better camera and processor, and updated software, but largely the same body style and casing. We believe some of the software features are unique, including the tilt to scroll,...

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Posted by on Mar 14, 2013 in Mobile | 0 comments

Tablets Upstage Smartphones Across All Mobile Ad Campaigns

Tablets Upstage Smartphones Across All Mobile Ad Campaigns

A new report from Adfonic has found that  tablets outperform smartphones on both fronts of direct response and branding mobile ad campaigns. According to the report, (which is based on billions of ad impressions from across Adfonic’s platform) click through rates (CTRs) on tablets outperform smartphones for branding campaigns by an astounding 250%.  Additionally, Adfonic’s AdSnap report revealed that tablets trump smartphones for direct response campaigns. Lastly, the report suggests that the typical daily profiles of tablet and smartphone users are complementary, with tablet users more active in the evening and clicking more throughout the day, while smartphone users are both more active and more likely to click mobile ads in the early hours of the morning.   To find out more on what’s driving mobile search/usage check this...

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Posted by on Mar 14, 2013 in Apple, Mobile | 0 comments

New Apple Patent Could Finally Bring Wireless Charging to Tablets

New Apple Patent Could Finally Bring Wireless Charging to Tablets

A newly published patent reveals Apple’s designs for a Smart Cover that could use inductive charging to wirelessly power its iPad(s). The protective cover described in the patent would be able to, “wirelessly pass power to a corresponding inductive power receiver unit disposed within the tablet device” by coupling magnetic elements.   It was also mentioned that, “useful power can be supplied directly to a tablet device by way of a protective cover that can be placed in close proximity to a surface of the tablet device.”   To summarize, “In the described embodiments, the body portion includes an inductive power transmitter arranged to wirelessly pass power to a corresponding inductive power receiver unit disposed within the tablet device by inductively coupling, at least a first magnetic element, and at least a second magnetic element used to secure the body portion to the display in a closed...

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Posted by on Mar 14, 2013 in Marketing, Mobile | 1 comment

Google Study Finds 28% of Mobile Searches Result in Follow-up Conversions

Google Study Finds 28% of Mobile Searches Result in Follow-up Conversions

Google in partnership with Nielsen has released a report that dives into the metrics of what’s driving mobile conversions.  Some highlights to start off would be: Mobile search is always on, happening on the go, at home and at work. 77% of mobile searches occur at home or work, while 17% is on the go. Mobile searches are strongly tied to specific contexts – shopping queries are 2x more likely to be in store.  3/4 mobile searches trigger follow-up actions, whether it be further research, a store visit, a phone call, a purchase or word-of-mouth sharing.  On average, each mobile search triggers nearly 2 follow-up actions.  Mobile search triggered follow-up actions also happen very quickly, with 55% of follow-up actions taking place in the hour.   The methodology used in the study was as follows: Step 1: Mobile Search Diary 416 respondents were invited to log any type of mobile search in the moment, via Nielsen Life360 survey app on their mobile or tablet, for up to 14 days. 6,303 searches...

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