by Dave Courbanou
The iPhone Turns 4: Measuring its Impact on Technology
In the four short years since the iPhone’s inception, the way we build and use technology has drastically changed thanks to its influence. Don’t think the iPhone has affected your life? Think again.
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The VAR Guy can’t help but enjoy the Apple rumor mill.
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If there’s one thing that really gets The VAR Guy’s juices flowing, its a good rumor. This one is worth mulling over: Apparently, Apple is revamping its mobile operating system in iOS 5 to focus heavily on the cloud. If that’s the case, such a move could have implications for the channel. Read on for a little speculative perspective …
It’s Spring, so fire up the speculation engine because it’s iPhone 5 rumor time. With the device now being upgraded every summer, what can we expect for 2011? Well, there are a few things. Here’s what some are suggesting …
Intel’s Solutions Summit 2011 gets under way Feb. 27 at the Venetian Hotel in Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada — a venue The VAR Guy knows well. This year’s event is to sure to have something for everyone, and while our resident blogger is no gambler, he’s willing to bet Intel will have an ace or two up its sleeve.
If you’re a SaaS vendor and you’re worried about offering some iOS services since the recent App Store subscription guidelines, don’t worry. You’re in the clear, according to Steve Jobs.
The VAR Guy’s ears always perk up at iPhone 5 rumors — including
The VAR Guy always has his ear to the ground, but call him skeptical for the latest Apple-related rumblings. Bloomberg is reporting that Apple is going to launch a smaller version of the iPhone that’s also cheaper in an effort to compete with Android offerings. The rumors about the new phone may be true, but The VAR Guy doesn’t think Android competition is the reason behind the new phone. Here’s why:
Are you an existing Verizon customer who can’t wait to get your hands on the iPhone? Well, good news if you don’t sleep: You can pre-order one of the iPhones the service provider has set aside for you, dear existing customer, and it can be had Feb. 3 at 3 a.m. Eastern. The rest of you plebians can read on to see when you can get your mitts on the near-mythical phone …
Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald recently printed an unusual interview with Netgear CEO and global chairman Patrick Lo (pictured). A heavy amount of criticism came from Lo regarding Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ position on Flash and on closed systems in general, but what was more surprising was his backhanded comments regarding Jobs’ future at the helm of the company. Read on for the details …
Mobile World Congress 2011, which takes place in Barcelona, is set for Feb. 14-17, and The VAR Guy is getting revved for the nifty technology innovation that always comes from the show. VARs and MSPs — and pretty much anyone out there whose productivity is tied to the usefulness of their mobile devices — might want to pay close attention to the raft of new stuff expected to be demoed at the annual mobile confab. Looking to upgrade? Our resident blogger urges you to hold off a few months. Here’s why.
It’s no secret that the some of our bloggers have an affinity for Apple products, but that doesn’t mean we dislike Microsoft. In fact, we’re trying to keep an open mind as Microsoft attempts to rally channel partners against the iPad. According to some newly discovered slides, Microsoft resellers are being ‘educated’ on the faults of the iPad and urged to promote Microsoft alternatives.
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