Diamonds– err, Emeralds– In The Rough With iOS and Android dominating the mobile space, it’s sometimes hard to remember that it’s actually a congested and cluttered market. They are quite a few operating systems that are either in an incubating period, or already in your local Verizon store vying for your attention. This attention costs a lot [...]
Android, Tizen and the End of Java
I wanted to call this piece Life, the Universe and Everything. If you’re an avid sci-fi reader, or you’ve at least read Hitch-hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, then those words might mean something to you, but this argument is not about the book, or Douglas Adams. Allow me to explain. When the iPhone was announced, [...]
WebOS: A Future Of Choice.
The Future Of Web OS. Since the big announcement last week from HP regarding the future of WebOS, there have been a number of impressions and speculations about what will happen next. Some say that it’s been wounded, and not properly killed off. Others have been positive and upbeat about the possibilities. I am [...]
Mobile Open Source: Into The Spotlight
Every year, millions of Americans gather around the table to give thanks and join in overindulgence until the turkey kicks in and leads to football-laced dreams. But back in 2006, on the 7th of November, Werner Almesberger, Michael Lauer, Sean Moss-Pultz, and Harald Welte of First International Computer announced the “OpenMoko” project. “Om”, or Openmoko [...]