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30 Mayıs 2008 Cuma
Android gets ready to take on iPhone
Google showed off it's new Android mobile operating system at their developers do in San Fran.
They showed it running on two phones, one a basic version and one with a touch screen that supported 3G.
It seems to operate in a similar fashion to the iPhone with its "home' button and applications accessible via icons. It can utilise systems like accelerometers to measure the devices position, GPS, etc.
Google demo'ed Google Maps which panes in sections as the users moves from location to location.
Though Android is similar to MacOS X on the iPhone, it's different as Apple does not release any of the iPhone's core OS and applications can only be officially distributed through iTunes. Android in theory is completely open and based on Linux (the OS is officially distributed through the Open Handset Alliance) and the development environment is available to anyone (though winners of the Google applications prize are gaining early access to pre-release betas of the new dev systems).
Android could be a real threat to traditional mobile operating systems (WindowsMobile, Symbian, etc) as there are no license fees to pay. Google will leverage Android to move into the hosted app market (which they want to own) as the mobile apps generally are front-ends on to hosted systems.
There are other threats such as LIMO and OpenMoko but currently these are niche players.
They showed it running on two phones, one a basic version and one with a touch screen that supported 3G.
It seems to operate in a similar fashion to the iPhone with its "home' button and applications accessible via icons. It can utilise systems like accelerometers to measure the devices position, GPS, etc.
Google demo'ed Google Maps which panes in sections as the users moves from location to location.
Though Android is similar to MacOS X on the iPhone, it's different as Apple does not release any of the iPhone's core OS and applications can only be officially distributed through iTunes. Android in theory is completely open and based on Linux (the OS is officially distributed through the Open Handset Alliance) and the development environment is available to anyone (though winners of the Google applications prize are gaining early access to pre-release betas of the new dev systems).
Android could be a real threat to traditional mobile operating systems (WindowsMobile, Symbian, etc) as there are no license fees to pay. Google will leverage Android to move into the hosted app market (which they want to own) as the mobile apps generally are front-ends on to hosted systems.
There are other threats such as LIMO and OpenMoko but currently these are niche players.
A New Pricing Framework for Openreach | Ofcom
A New Pricing Framework for Openreach | Ofcom
BT Openreach is a part of BT Group that offers network level services to other companies.
These include WLR (wholesale line rental), LLU services and Ethernet services.
BT (Openreach) wants to increase the price of various services as they say the cost of providing these services has increased.
BT (and Ofcom) reason that there are now more than 4m unbundled LLU lines and they no longer have SMP (significant market power) in various areas of the country.
Ofcom is holding a consultation about this and will make a final statement later in the year.
BT Openreach is a part of BT Group that offers network level services to other companies.
These include WLR (wholesale line rental), LLU services and Ethernet services.
BT (Openreach) wants to increase the price of various services as they say the cost of providing these services has increased.
BT (and Ofcom) reason that there are now more than 4m unbundled LLU lines and they no longer have SMP (significant market power) in various areas of the country.
Ofcom is holding a consultation about this and will make a final statement later in the year.
Silverjet down the tubes
The business class airline Silverjet that flies from Luton to New York and Dubai has shut its doors, stating it couldn't find further financing.
Other airlines that fly those routes have said they'll try and help out, but it's likel to cost passengers something.
Silverjet is the latest cut-price business airline to go under.
Other airlines that fly those routes have said they'll try and help out, but it's likel to cost passengers something.
Silverjet is the latest cut-price business airline to go under.
23 Mayıs 2008 Cuma
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Deregulating the UK’s wholesale broadband markets: 70% of the country to be liberalised | Ofcom
Deregulating the UK’s wholesale broadband markets: 70% of the country to be liberalised | Ofcom
Ofcom is going to lift the obligations on the encumbent operators where there are 4 or broadband operators offering service. In the areas where there isn't sufficient competition, Ofcom will maintain the SMP (significant market power) rules.
This will mean that in 70% of the UK SMP conditions will be lifted, which really means BT.
BT could now increase (wholesale) pricing for broadband in those areas.
Ofcom is going to lift the obligations on the encumbent operators where there are 4 or broadband operators offering service. In the areas where there isn't sufficient competition, Ofcom will maintain the SMP (significant market power) rules.
This will mean that in 70% of the UK SMP conditions will be lifted, which really means BT.
BT could now increase (wholesale) pricing for broadband in those areas.
19 Mayıs 2008 Pazartesi
Ofcom Website | Notices
Ofcom Website | Notices:
Ofcom announced the winners of the 1452-1492 MHz band (or L-Band).
Though various lots were available (lots LA to LQ) Qualcomm UK Spectrum Ltd won all the lots, so were awarded a single high power licence.
Qualcomm paid £8,334,000 for the license.
Ofcom have released the spectrum as technology neutral and so it's likely Qualcomm will persue their MediaFLO broadcast TV system in the UK (even though the EU has adopted DVB-H).
If Qualcomm can build a broadcast network (which is likely to cost considerably more than the £8m paid for the license) and persuade manufacturers to include MediaFLO in UK handsets and if they can provide content, then they are likely to recoup the investment with IP licensing and content licenses.
Ofcom announced the winners of the 1452-1492 MHz band (or L-Band).
Though various lots were available (lots LA to LQ) Qualcomm UK Spectrum Ltd won all the lots, so were awarded a single high power licence.
Qualcomm paid £8,334,000 for the license.
Ofcom have released the spectrum as technology neutral and so it's likely Qualcomm will persue their MediaFLO broadcast TV system in the UK (even though the EU has adopted DVB-H).
If Qualcomm can build a broadcast network (which is likely to cost considerably more than the £8m paid for the license) and persuade manufacturers to include MediaFLO in UK handsets and if they can provide content, then they are likely to recoup the investment with IP licensing and content licenses.
Vodafone acquires ZYB « ZYB blog
Vodafone acquires ZYB « ZYB blog
Zyb the Danish company that allows users to remotely sync their contacts and calendars has been bought by Vodafone.
They will operate under their Internet Business devision.
If Vodafone integrate Zyb into their standard packages, then Zyb are likely to be the mobile social networking tool of choice.
Zyb the Danish company that allows users to remotely sync their contacts and calendars has been bought by Vodafone.
They will operate under their Internet Business devision.
If Vodafone integrate Zyb into their standard packages, then Zyb are likely to be the mobile social networking tool of choice.
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3 Mayıs 2008 Cumartesi
Life is Not Virtual by Tom Brokaw (Video by MIT World)
"When I talk to young people these days I am inclined to remind them that global poverty will not be eliminated by hitting the delete button, that climate change will not be stopped by hitting backspace. It will do us little good to wire the world if we short circuit our souls."
—Tom Brokaw
http://mitworld.mit.edu/video/549/
—Tom Brokaw
http://mitworld.mit.edu/video/549/