Category Archives: Smartphones

Smartphone prices are not based on their utility

Posted on July 20, 2017 by markkolier

My Samsung Android phone is 19 months into its two-year contract-life and of course the battery is losing its ability to hold a charge.   And before you iPhone acolytes speak out, I’ve heard first-hand that iPhone’s batteries are no better … Continue reading →

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Mobile voice apps are already better than you think

Posted on April 21, 2016 by markkolier

During this year’s Super Bowl, Amazon.com promoted the Amazon Echo, their new stand-alone voice activation device. Alec Baldwin is featured in the somewhat offbeat spots that can be seen here.   ‘Alexa’, the name used to access whatever you want … Continue reading →

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Is Samsung on the comeback trail?

Posted on April 9, 2015 by markkolier

Working in an office ruled by Macs and firmly entrenched in an Apple driven world (hey I even work in the Big Apple regularly), when it comes to my smartphone I have resisted the move to be all Apple all … Continue reading →

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