Android hardware fails more than iPhone, BlackBerry; repairs cost carriers $2 billion
“12.6% of all technical support calls related to Android in the study were for hardware failures related to the touchscreen, buttons, speakers, microphones and battery performance. Just 9.3% of Windows Phone, 8% of iOS calls and 5.5% of BlackBerry calls were related to hardware failures.” Read more…
Sprint's miserable 3G speed problems explained
“If you have used 3G on your EVO lately, chances are you’ve noticed the network is getting slow very quickly. Blame has been cast on the iPhone’s recent adoption into the Sprint network as the slowdowns coincided, but the issues are actually a bit more complicated than that.” Read more…
(source: Good and EVO)
Sprint says iPhone is 50% more network efficient than Android
“During the company’s earnings call on Wednesday, Sprint’s CEO Dan Hesse said the iPhone is more than 50% more efficient on Sprint’s network than Android devices. ‘iPhone users are expected to use significantly less 3G data than the typical user of a dual-mode 3G/4G device,’ Hesse added, noting that his company has found that iPhone applications take better advantage of offloading data onto Wi-Fi networks and that Android apps are “more chatty” with its network. ‘If Sprint’s claims are true, this could become a new key differentiator in Apple’s relationship with the operators that subsidize its phones versus Apple’s competitors HTC, Samsung [and] Motorola,’ …” Read more…
(source: BGR)
Will the iPhone do Sprint any good?
“The nation’s third largest carrier will reportedly offer Apple’s beloved smartphone this fall, potentially attracting new customers — and new problems.” Read more…
(source: The Week)
Sprint to release iPhone 5
“Sprint Nextel will begin selling the iPhone 5 in October, sources told The Wall Street Journal Tuesday.” Read more…
Well, now, that’s a shame. I enjoyed being on a network without iPhone users! ;-( —drego
source: Wall Street Journal, via The Daily Beast)
Android vs iPhone by state: Who is on top
“Would you like to know what mobile operating system dominates in your state? Planning to move anytime soon? Here’s a map that can guide you in the right direction! Stats and info graphics are always fun, but today we have something extra special for you.” Read more…
(source: Android and Me)
Is the Android about to get crushed?
“We know a little bit about Ice Cream Sandwich, which seems focused on fixing a lot of the nagging issues in the Android world, like unifying its phone and tablet software, reducing fragmentation, and adding support for some neat integrations with other hardware in the real world. But that may not be enough to keep it from getting outclassed by the Cupertino Crusher and the scrappy Seattle upstart. It needs to be awesome.” Read more…
(source: Gizmodo)
Want to maim yourself like an idiot? There’s an app for that!
(via uberhumor)
Top 10 most popular DYAC texts of all time
Follow the DYAC site for some giggles every day. This one’s my favorite. See all ten.
(source: Damn You Auto Correct)
Sinner? There's an app for that!
“It seems as though the Catholic Church really really wants us to go to confession, so much so that apparently it has sanctioned a new iPhone app aimed at bringing some of the wandering sheep back into the fold.” Read more…
(source: ABC News)
If you don’t have an iPhone… (ad parody)
(source: thecussingchannel, via YouTube)
Apple has technology to disable selected functions of iPhone at will
Oh Apple, you’re so cute!
(source: Broadband Expert)
(source: @StephenAtHome, via Twitter)
