A periodic roundup of relevant news from our friends at Zatz Not Funny…
The future of SlingPlayer Mobile
Dave Zatz: While I’m not quite ready to speculate on Sling Media’s future retail presence and hardware initiatives, in light of recent defections, we do have a few clues as to their current mobile strategy.
Dave Zatz: We’ve finally seen some definitive proof that Sirius XM will begin charging for online streaming ($3/mo), Pandora has brought audio advertising into their web player/experience, and Apple, along with their studio partners, is implementing variable track pricing. Obviously, there’s also a sizable contingent of people who feel free to help themselves. In light of this, I’m wondering what folks think is a reasonable cost for music.
A sneak-peek pic from FrameChannel
Mari Silbey: Chances are reasonably high that you’ve never heard of FrameChannel. Wireless photo frames are still new in consumer adoption terms, and the idea of a content provider for these frames is a bit counter-intuitive. (Aren’t you just supposed to put your own pics on them?) Nonetheless, FrameChannel is expanding rapidly.
Todd Barnard: Some of the most influential people in social media recently attended a DiSo meeting to discuss the future of how their users’ activity will be published. One of the points discussed during the event was that activity streams are not just generated by people but that machines can also broadcast what they’re doing.
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to look for when choosing a smartphone. Things to think about are the price,the quality of the camera.
Also, the size of the smartphone can be important.
When your hands aren’t that big, a phone can be easier to use if
the screen isn’t huge. A 6-inchscreen may look great
when watching photos and videos, but in cases where
you want to handle the phone with one hand, that
screen size can get in your way.
Apart from the size of the screen and camera quality,
other features such as a waterproof or the ability to use more than one sim-slot can be important for you.
Don’t just buy the first smartphone you see, look at specifications and determine which features you need.
Good luck on your journey for the best smartphone!