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Pros & Cons of the Google Nexus One As An Enterprise Phone

digg.com — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:00:02 +0000

The Nexus One is another smart phone that we will inevitably see inside the walls of the enterprise. Smart phones seem to have a way of being used for all kinds of work activities. So, what are the pros and cons of using the Nexus One in the enterprise?

Google poised to take wraps off new mobile phone

digg.com — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:20:02 +0000

The catalyst in Google's latest attempt to redefine the mobile market apparently will be the Nexus One, the first smart phone designed by the company's own engineers.

Team iPhone versus Team Droid

digg.com — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:00:34 +0000

Form vs. function -- it's a classic challenge in the design world. When it comes to developing mobile devices, many designers would agree that consistency and an efficient user experience matter most. Team Droid (Motorola/Google/Verizon) will have to endure some growing pains before it wins the smart phone smackdown.

Jim Jubak: Has Apple blown its big chance?

digg.com — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:50:03 +0000

Has Apple missed its chance? It had a limited window of opportunity when competitors such as Microsoft couldn't do anything right, and it didn't turn that opening into a significant share of the personal-computer market. For example, it was first to market with a game-changing smart phone, but the company has pursued a high-end niche strategy.

Is Verizon’s $350 Early-Termination Fee Anti-Consumer?

digg.com — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:10:02 +0000

Beginning Nov. 15, Verizon subscribers looking to get out of their smart-phone contracts early will pay $350 for the privilege. That early-termination fee is double the current one, but Verizon insists is justified because of the higher prices of today's phones.