SMRPodcast

Posted May 13, 2010
SMRPodcast #19: Excuses Never Explain

Record Date Wed May 5th 2010

Record Date Wed May 5th 2010

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Hosts

Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)
Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)

SHOW TOPICS

Verizon and Sprint Cancel Nexus One

  • Chris says that users are losing out on faster updates
  • Rod says that he understands why they did it
  • Robb says he likes is Incredible

OnStar creating an App for Android

  • Chris says that this is a feature that could keep him on Android
  • Robb likes the integration aspect

Apple and AT&T have a 5 year exclusivity deal

  • Rod wonders if the contract was renegotiated
  • Robb says too bad for Verizon users
  • Chris compares this to a Dave Chappelle skit

HTC Files Patent suit Against Apple

  • We all were wondering what HTC's move was going to be

Facebook adds location Check-in services

  • Robb says it was nice to know Gowalla and Foursquare

Consumer Reports survey

  • Robb believes most people still want to hold a phone
  • Chris was surprised that AT&T was the worst when it comes to devices
  • Rod would like to see more data about this are people happy and in high volumes

FCC Trying to regulate the internet

  • Rod says this is a good thing to keep providers under control
  • Robb loves the fact he has so many options for internet
  • Chris is scared of too much power

4 College students taking on Facebook

  • Chris like the idea of a peer to peer social network
  • Rod says they have an uphill battle

Links

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doubleTwist ( Music Manager ) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)

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Podtrapper/Advanced Task Manager for Android (RSS APP/Task Management) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)

Special Thanks to Laura Tsaggaris for the Music

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Find out more information about Laura on her Website

BIO

Laura Tsaggaris is a Pittsburgh, PA native, who now calls Washington, DC home. Laura is currently touring and working in support of her second full-length independent recording, Keep Talking. Tsaggaris has delivers a focused collection of songs peppered with hard-won insight. Her unique writing style, electric stage performance, and glowing national press for this new record serve as proof that Laura Tsaggaris has arrived and is here to stay.

Contact Info

General: info@lauratsaggaris.com

Booking: chris@rottlesound.com