Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Flash Free

I had thought Microsoft was ready to move forward and reduce Flash support but no they bring it back. I know there are a number of sites that rely on it. I know this mostly because I don't have Flash installed and they complain when I go to them. I have not seen any cases recently where the Flash content could not be replaced by HTML5.

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Why Andy Ihnatko Switched From iPhone to Android

I will be interested to see the other parts of this story. So far of the two reasons listed I am starting to think the iPhone screen is too small but I haven't found the Android keyboards to be better. My phone came with two extra keyboards neither of which I like. To date I still prefer the iOS keyboard and have had more success typing with Windows Phone and Blackberry keyboards in the short periods I have tried them. I would prefer a phone that comes with one good keyboard instead of having to try and probably buy additional keyboards to find one that works well.

Mobile Future is Not Fixed


I recently read Brad Molen's Blackberry Z10 review and I noticed there was a large assumption in the conclusions that I have seen elsewhere when discussing the competitors to the iPhone and Android. That people are happy with what they have. Mr. Molen says "iOS and Android users won't hop out of an ecosystem they're comfortable with unless there's a very clear reason to do so." He and others seem to assume that the iOS and Android users are all happy with their choice. I do not believe this is true.

I have a Android phone and I am not planning on getting another one. I believe there are a lot of people that don't think there is a much brand or ecosystem loyalty as the articles I have seen assume exists.The mobile marketplace is not a fixed thing that will never change.