Daily Archives: December 10, 2012

What, exactly, is Android?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Ian Betteridge

Toward a More Informed Discussion on Android | TechPinions: “Android is in no way shape or form the same as OS X, Windows, iOS, Windows Phone, or RIM’s Blackberry OS. When we speak of those operating systems we are speaking … Continue reading →

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Why the Windows brand has been extended a step too far

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Ian Betteridge

Harry McCracken thinks that, despite the potential confusion, Windows is still the best name for Windows: “But here’s the thing: Moving away from the Windows name, either swiftly or slowly, won’t fix any of these issues. Windows Phone has had … Continue reading →

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The finest explanation of how Samsung works

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Ian Betteridge

The Economist gives a fantastic insight into what makes Samsung successful. Hint: it’s not being innovative in terms of technology: Samsung’s successes come from spotting areas that are small but growing fast. Ideally the area should also be capital-intensive, making … Continue reading →

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Using reversible user options for interface design

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Ian Betteridge

One of the general principles of user interface design should be that when a user has to choose an option, it should be easily reversible – and it should be obvious how to do so. Take a look at this … Continue reading →

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