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Microsoft Starts Over in Phone Software
Microsoft, Intel and Nokia, leaders in their markets, struggle to capitalize on the rise of a new class of smartphones that can tap into a vast pool of software. The result: they are willing to abandon tradition if it means getting another shot at the fast-growing mobile device market and blunting the advance of companies like Apple and Google. Full Article.
Apple: Hard iPad Sell
With the introduction of the iPad, Apple's status as a cultural icon reached new heights. The media's crush on Apple is not just alive and well, but it has gone global. The challenge for Apple, however, with the iPad will be less about improving an established market than building a new one. Full Article.
Apple vs. Google: It’s all About the Data
Why would Apple consider replacing the world's most popular search engine with Microsoft's Bing? It all comes down to data acquisition. If Google can't get the same kind of data as people shift their computing to the iPhone and other mobile devices, Google risks losing its edge in search. Full Article.
“Come and See What We Have”
Apple recently sent out invitations to an event on Jan. 27, asking reporters to “Come see our latest creation.” Apple is planning to unveil a tablet computer that will probably go on sale in March. Full Article.
Apple vs. Google: Apple Considers Bing for iPhone Search Engine
Apple is in talks with Microsoft for Bing to replace Google as the default search engine on its iPhone. Apple and Google know the other is their primary enemy, and Microsoft is now a pawn in that battle. Full Article.
Google Flap Highlights China Risks
Google’s recent problems highlights concerns corporate players in China have about cybersecurity, and the fact it is willing to risk its long-term prospects raises a range of issues that other corporate executives and risk managers should consider. Full Article.
Google to Market Cell Phone Next Year
Google Inc. plans to begin selling a cell phone directly to consumers as soon as next year. The phone, called Nexus One, designed inside Google, will be sold, at least initially, without being subsidized by a wireless partner. Full article.
Barnes & Noble Offers Electronic Reader: the Nook
In a bid to capture its share of the eBook market, Barnes & Noble recently unveiled its own electronic reader, the Nook, priced at $259.00. The Nook will ship late November. Full Article.
Michael Dell, Dell Computers: "We can do, and must do, more."
Michael Dell is a man on a mission: to change almost everything about the computer company he founded. Excellent BusinessWeek article. Full Article.
