Mobiles As iPod-Killer? Think 99 Problems

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Killer Mobiles for Killer Apps

Killer Mobiles for Killer Apps 02/01/2005 08:35 PM

Continuing my series on mobile platforms, I now think killer mobile apps need mobile devices designed like game consoles, meaning that it has one or two slots for application cartridges.  Each cartridge contains one or more applications.  Cellphones would come with a built-in cartridge containing the phone app as well as others.

Adding a cartridge adds new apps.  Applications have two modes: running and stopped.  The Next-App button (aka Appy button) activates (brings to front) each running apps in turn.  Some apps can activate itself when an event fires (phone call received).  To see the list of available apps, keep the Next-App button pressed for a second.

Eventually, app cartridges will be advance to become platform cartridges, taking over the full functionality of the mobile device to offer better application platform services than the one that came with the device (i.e. easy to use app download service that auto-configures apps for your device).  If you don't like the built-in calender, just stop it and run a third-party calendar instead.

HP's iPod Killer To Be... The iPod

HP's iPod Killer To Be... The iPod 01/08/2004 08:41 PM
While everyone else is scrambling around trying to design an iPod killer, the folks over at HP figured why bother? They've gone and licensed the technology directly from Apple and will start selling their own branded version of the iPod - complete with iTunes. This is a bit surprising, because you'd expect HP to just sign up for a Microsoft-supported product instead. Still, any bets on whether or not this device will be called the HPod?

Lend Them Your Ears: iPod Has All The
Best Tunes, But Mobiles Are Coming To
Bury It

Lend Them Your Ears: iPod Has All The
Best Tunes, But Mobiles Are Coming To
Bury It 03/27/2005 08:15 AM

The race is now on to make the mobile phone the portable media player of choice. By Stephen Pritchard, The Independent

Why There Will Be No iPod Killer -- Ever

Why There Will Be No iPod Killer -- Ever 03/30/2005 11:33 AM

Why? Because it look slike the whole consumer electronics industry is now trying to "kill" the iPod instead of inventing something of their own. By Francois Joseph de Kermadec, O'Reilly Network

Which One is the iPod Killer?

Which One is the iPod Killer? 09/17/2004 10:22 PM
G4 Tech TV Sep 18 2004 1:50AM GMT

Another iPod killer rumor

Another iPod killer rumor 05/28/2004 10:46 AM

What has it been now a couple of years since the original iPod was released and people are still running around saying that there is going to be this device or that device that will knock the iPod off it's pedestal. Some company can only hope they get that lucky. Slashdot has the latest rumor and until a product is seen and tested all this talk is just vaporware. [Slashdot ]

$50 Microsoft iPod Killer? Feh!!

$50 Microsoft iPod Killer? Feh!! 05/28/2004 09:39 AM
Microsoft is apparently preparing to battle the iPod. Not satisfied with decimating the Macintosh with undercut pricing (and, admittedly, a more sound distribution model) Microsoft wants the iPod to have a more Apple-like 5 percent market-share. But will it work? Yes, and no.

Yes, because there is a significant percentage of people out there who simply don't appreciate the stunning combination of design, technology, and usability that is Apple. These people appreciate a cheap price, languish in the familiarity of all things Microsoft, and don't appreciate good design.

NW-HD5: Sony's iPod Killer?

NW-HD5: Sony's iPod Killer? 04/06/2005 12:37 PM
Sony showed off the latest addition to its line of Walkman digital music players Wednesday, the NW-HD5. While it is the fifth hard drive player to be released by the company, it will be the first to see worldwide distribution. Unlike Sony's previous units, the NW-HD5 is designed to stand upright, similar to Apple's iPod.

Another ipod killer: It's a Sony

Another ipod killer: It's a Sony 07/07/2004 06:09 PM
TechTree Jul 7 2004 10:40PM GMT

YAIK: Yet Another iPod Killer

YAIK: Yet Another iPod Killer 08/03/2004 11:11 AM

Microsoft's iPod Killer?

Microsoft's iPod Killer? 04/09/2004 04:01 PM
A few weeks ago, news.com reported on Microsoft's iPod killer: a portable device that can handle both audio and video. The device is roughly twice as heavy, three times as thick and twice as long as an iPod though. "Killer"? I don't think so. Not only will it be too bulky to easily carry around with you, I also don't... (466 words)

Other News: Sony "iPod-Killer" Isn't...

Other News: Sony "iPod-Killer" Isn't... 07/05/2004 11:24 AM
Arik Hesseldahl doesn't think Sony's 20GB music player has what it takes to be an iPod-killer.

Other News: Sony iPod Killer

Other News: Sony iPod Killer 07/01/2004 10:14 AM
Sony has a new hard-disk Walkman, and it's priced under Apple's iPod.

Why you should think twice before buying
Sony's iPod Killer

Why you should think twice before buying
Sony's iPod Killer 05/12/2004 02:36 AM
Well Sony has done a bang up job making a very stylish MP3 player.. Whoops hold the phone it isn't...

Microsoft To Make $50 iPod Killer

Microsoft To Make $50 iPod Killer 05/28/2004 10:47 PM
MobileMag May 29 2004 3:28AM GMT

Speculation: The Real iPod Killer

Speculation: The Real iPod Killer 04/09/2004 04:09 PM
No, it may not be Microsoft's portable media player. It may well be Xbox 2.

Mossberg: New Sony player is no iPod
killer

Mossberg: New Sony player is no iPod
killer 07/28/2004 12:59 AM
The Wall Street Journal's Walt Mossberg says that Sony's 20GB Network Walkman NW-HD1 digital music player is no match for Apple's iPod [paid sub...

Mossberg: Sony's new Walkman is no iPod
killer

Mossberg: Sony's new Walkman is no iPod
killer 07/28/2004 01:08 PM
The Wall Street Journal's technology columnist, Walter Mossberg, t akes a look at Sony's new 20GB Network Walkman NW-HD1, the first Walkman portable music device to feature a hard drive (subscription required to read the article). Already dubbed an "iPod killer" by some industry wags, the Walkman fails to impress Mossberg on several points, including "confusing" user interface, "tedious" song-loading process that took more than two hours to transfer 416 songs, and less robust companion music download service that also sports more restrictive rules than the iTunes Music store. "The iPod wins this round, and remains champion," said Mossberg.

Sony's "iPod killer" Fails to Draw Blood

Sony's "iPod killer" Fails to Draw Blood 07/31/2004 01:42 PM

Microsoft's iPod-Killer: Portable Media
Center?

Microsoft's iPod-Killer: Portable Media
Center? 01/06/2004 10:31 AM

Readers love mobiles in church; hate
mobiles on planes

Readers love mobiles in church; hate
mobiles on planes 09/24/2004 07:38 AM
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iPod and iTune 4.7.1 problems

iPod and iTune 4.7.1 problems 02/01/2005 09:56 PM
Out of lust, comes jealousy. Out of jealousy, comes a distinct refusal to work. I've been preparing myself to become a two iPod man this week: my trusty 3rd Series to be joined by the running'n'gymtastic Shuffle. It's a product...

Problems with the iPod Mini

Problems with the iPod Mini 04/10/2004 02:28 AM
Seems that the iPod Mini is having some audio issues when the case is squeezed. [Engadget]...

Fix For Problems With iPod Update
2004-04-28

Fix For Problems With iPod Update
2004-04-28 04/30/2004 12:10 PM

Readers: iPod/iTunes 4.5 Problems

Readers: iPod/iTunes 4.5 Problems 05/26/2004 01:05 AM
The update is apparently causing some users' iPods to fail to connect to the computer. By MacNN (via MyAppleMenu)

Report: iPod Sync Problems

Report: iPod Sync Problems 01/16/2004 12:59 PM
Have you checked your cable?

Apple investigates iPod update problems

Apple investigates iPod update problems 04/29/2004 07:01 PM
Apple Computer said Thursday that it is investigating reports that some iPod owners have had trouble updating their devices to take advantage of the company's latest version of its iTunes jukebox software.

Apple investigating problems with iPod
update

Apple investigating problems with iPod
update 04/30/2004 09:04 AM
Apple said that it is investigating problems reported with an iPod update released this week, according to Cnet. Some users say that the updater hasn't been able to detect their iPod once the device is connected to their Macs.

iPod fans report sound problems

iPod fans report sound problems 04/13/2004 04:43 AM
Apple is looking into online reports of sound problems with its popular iPod mini music player.

Apple investigating iPod update problems

Apple investigating iPod update problems 04/29/2004 07:19 PM
Apple said Thursday that it is looking into reports that some iPod owners have had trouble updating their devices to work with iTunes 4.2...

Notes and Tips: iPod Mini Problems

Notes and Tips: iPod Mini Problems 04/13/2004 10:04 AM
Is a design defect contributing to major iPod Mini delays?

Notes and Tips: iPod Update Problems

Notes and Tips: iPod Update Problems 04/30/2004 09:15 AM
There's some trouble with Apple's new iPod software....

Apple investigates iPod mini audio
problems

Apple investigates iPod mini audio
problems 04/13/2004 03:32 PM
Apple Computer Inc. said on Tuesday that they are investigating reports from users of static and sound distortion in the company's diminutive iPod mini.

Some iPod Mini Users Report Headphone
Problems

Some iPod Mini Users Report Headphone
Problems 04/12/2004 11:26 PM
Boston Globe Apr 13 2004 3:43AM GMT

iPod mini audio distortion problems
reported

iPod mini audio distortion problems
reported 04/12/2004 11:24 PM
Some iPod mini owners are reporting problems with the headphone jacks of the tiny digital music players...

Apple Offers Potential Fix For iPod
Updater Problems

Apple Offers Potential Fix For iPod
Updater Problems 04/30/2004 11:12 PM
By MacNN (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple investigates iPod mini audio
problems (MacCentral)

Apple investigates iPod mini audio
problems (MacCentral) 04/13/2004 02:22 PM
MacCentral - Apple Computer Inc. said on Tuesday that they are investigating reports from users of static and sound distortion in the company's diminutive iPod mini.

Some iPod Mini Users Report Headphone
Problems (Reuters)

Some iPod Mini Users Report Headphone
Problems (Reuters) 04/12/2004 08:51 PM
Reuters - Some buyers of Apple Computer Inc.'s (AAPL.O) popular iPod Mini digital music players are reporting problems with the headphone jacks.

Killer Kangaroos! No comment from the
Killer Rabbit

Killer Kangaroos! No comment from the
Killer Rabbit 07/09/2004 03:03 AM
make sure you pack an extra boomerang .. quite aggressive

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