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Google Gets Popularity Crown, Beating Apple, Facebook and Twitter

July 10, 2023 By 901am

There are times when you take survey results with a grain of salt – and for some, this new survey may be one instance you need to do it.

According to a survey conducted by ABC/Washington Post, Google is the most popular company compared to such heavyweights like Apple, Facebook, and Twitter. To make it more eyebrow raising, the poll was conducted during the period when people expressed outrage over Google’s new unified privacy policy (from Mar 28 to April 1). [Read more…]

Originally posted on April 11, 2012 @ 11:00 am

Filed Under: Apple, Facebook, Google, Twitter Tagged With: Apple, Facebook, Google, survey, Twitter

Research Reveals Siri Only Used For Limited Number of Tasks

July 10, 2023 By 901am

It’s been six months since the release of the iPhone 4S. The newest generation of Apple’s insanely popular smartphone came with a truly wonderful feature. Siri was the virtual assistant that captured the imagination of the Apple faithful. Apple boasted that it will be a game changer, but has it?

According to research conducted by Parks Associates among 482 iPhone 4S owners, it was discovered that 87 percent of the owners used Siri at least once a month. Among those questioned, slightly over half said they were very satisfied with the way Siri worked. Around 20 percent of the respondents said they are not as enthusiastic about Siri but still find that they are satisfied with it. About nine percent said they were unsatisfied with Siri. [Read more…]

Originally posted on March 27, 2012 @ 7:47 pm

Filed Under: Apple, iPhone Tagged With: Apple, Siri

Apple iPad 2 now only $399

July 10, 2023 By 901am

Now that the new iPad has been announced, all of the attention of gadget lovers will be on this newest of Apple’s offerings, anticipating when it will finally be made available for sale. But while all of the attention is on the new kid on the block, the iPad 2 is still very much alive and at a new price point that may actually turn more than a few heads.

Apple has announced that it is not totally discontinuing the iPad 2 but will instead offer it a budget price. The iPad 2 will now only come in two variants the 16GB WiFi only version and the 16GB WiFi/3G version. The former will cost $399 and the latter will sell for $529. [Read more…]

Originally posted on March 8, 2012 @ 6:25 am

Filed Under: Amazon, Android, Apple, ipad, Tablets Tagged With: Amazon, Apple, ipad, Kindle Fire, Tablets

Is Google Trying to Be Like Apple?

July 10, 2023 By 901am

The search engine giant’s latest excursions into mobile phone patents and entertainment gadgets have the tech world abuzz. Could it be that Google wants to be the next Apple? Does Google have the right stuff to topple the Cupertino giant?

Google has never shied away from dabbling into diverse endeavors. While Google has yet to enter the realm of hardware manufacture, the company’s prolific software programs and buyouts have slowly infiltrated nearly every aspect of digital communications. Some of Google’s products have elbowed out tech giants once considered invincible. Apple is at the top of its game, currently the most valuable company in the United States. Is it any surprise that Google appears green with Apple envy? [Read more…]

Originally posted on March 8, 2012 @ 11:02 am

Filed Under: Apple, Google Tagged With: Apple, Google

Feature Phones Still Posting High Sales Figures

July 7, 2023 By 901am

Smartphones may be getting most of the attention in the mobile phone industry because of the amazing features that are constantly being introduced by phone manufacturers. But feature phones are not entirely dead yet. In fact, feature phones are still selling at a very impressive rate.

Nokia has recently announced that it has sold its 1.5 billionth feature phone – a Series 40 model. The company also said that they sell 12 similar phones very second. [Read more…]

Originally posted on January 26, 2012 @ 6:43 pm

Filed Under: Apple, HTC, Mobile, Nokia, Samsung, Sony, Uncategorized Tagged With: Apple, feature phones, HTC, nokia, samsung, smart phones, Sony

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