Full FeedAT&T creates Verizon attack ad. Could this get any better?
Just a couple days ago, as Verizon responded to AT&T’s lawsuit about their 3G coverage maps, it appeared as if AT&T had nowhere to go. But as you can see in the ad after the jump, AT&T isn’t going to give up on this one. It may be true that Verizon has the most expansive 3G network, but AT&T is now claiming they have the fastest 3G network, allow you to talk and surf at the same time, carry the most popular smartphones, and have over 100,000 apps available.
Appletell reviews Sonos ZonePlayer S5 with ZoneBridge wireless music system
A nice addition to Sonos’ lineup of speakers and audio streaming devices, the ZonePlayer S5 wireless music system comes in a simple, one unit form factor that can be controlled through a free iPhone application. This device is meant to simply be placed in a room, quickly set up, and then used to stream the user’s audio from its source to that room (or rooms). The best part? That’s exactly what it does.
Google plans to release their own phone
Recent reports are informing us that the Google Phone is no longer a rumor, and will in fact be released within a reasonable amount of time. The initial plan was to release the phone by the holiday season of this year, but we can now expect to see it early in 2010. While there has recently been an influx of Android phones making their way to the market, this one will actually be branded by Google, and I think it’ll be what we’ve been waiting for with Android.
Microsoft Store proves yet again their power to imitate; and rather embarrassingly.
Not only did Microsoft feel they had to go and copy Apple for their stores themselves, they also felt the need to take a page out of the book of Improv Everywhere. If the colorful shirts, store layout, and concepts involved in their retail store (i.e. Genius Bar type help desks) weren’t enough to show Microsoft’s ability to copy, the randomly clapping and dancing proves this. Enjoy the video.
Appletell reviews Shortcovers eBook reader for iPhone, iPod Touch
I’ll admit I hadn’t heard of Shortcovers until just recently. However, after visiting their website, it quickly became apparent that they have a great selection of eBooks available in their store, and numerous ways to consume that media, as well. In fact, buying a book through this store allows you to read it on your iPhone, Blackberry, Palm Pre, Android device, or even your Mac or PC’s web browser. I would almost describe it as the Audible of eBooks.
Verizon fires back at AT&T claiming the truth hurts
It wasn’t long ago that AT&T filed a lawsuit against Verizon claiming that their “There’s a map for that” advertisements were both untrue and hurtful in a tremendous amount to their company. That didn’t stop Verizon from publishing more ads shortly thereafter. Now, via an official response for Verizon, we may understand why.
It’s no surprise Apple considered purchasing AdMob
A new report out of Bloomberg is stating Apple may have been in in negotiations with AdMob about purchasing their company weeks before Google acquired them for $750 million. A purchase of AdMob—which makes their money in the mobile advertisement business—by Apple would have furthered the competition currently going on with Google, a company dominating search advertisements.
Apple launches browser based iTunes Preview for iTunes links
Apple is trying to make it even easier for people to get involved in the iTunes ecosystem and enjoy the content available on the service. They have now launched a web based sort of iTunes Store that they are calling iTunes Preview. This system allows users who don’t have iTunes installed on their computer to still discover content shared through iTunes links.
A Boxee box is coming soon
Boxee has announced plans to become even more of a competitor in the media distribution industry. On their company blog, Boxee wrote they officially signed their “first partnership with a CE company,” and although they can’t announce any specifics about the partner or product specs, they promise it’s happening, and we’ll get our first look on December 7th.
AT&T CEO says tethering coming soon for iPhone
AT&T’s CEO Ralph de la Vega made the announcement at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Fransisco this month that tethering for the iPhone 3G is coming “soon.” While the exact dates of “soon” weren’t defined, I think this time it actually has some truth to it. We’ve waited for more than a year now for AT&T to get their act together and prepare their network, and they’re well aware of our growing impatience. Although I fear that it may harm their network even more, it could cost them more in bad PR if they never even get around to giving the feature a chance.
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