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After weeks of TV ads taking shots at AT&T and the iPhone, Verizon launches the long-awaited Droid from Motorola. Interestingly, it is Google and the Android operating system that Verizon is promoting. The phone just happens to be in a Motorola body. The line between phone and computers has officially blurred. For the first time, the features of the operating system are promoted rather than the hardware device. According to Wireless Week, "Android is expected to account for only 2.4 percent of the total smart OS market in 2009, but it's growing fast. iSuppli expects Android will have a 9.1 percent share of the global smartphone market in 2013." Google doesn't need to compete with Microsoft to control the desktop, they can beat Microsoft on the mobile computer until the desktop goes the way of the floppy disk and the CRT monitor. Microsoft is not without marketing chops. 2010 could be an interesting technology year.

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February 22. 2010 08:26

This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like 'Mixview' that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you're listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of "neighbors" will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune "Social" is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.

Virgina Dominic

March 6. 2010 18:49

Skype calls for push notification when they get a call for now until apple permits apps to execute in the background even when closed. No one wants to leave skype opened on their iPhone. Then they won’t be capable to use their iPhone on some different apps.

Teressa Busic