Apple (APPL) has re-negotiated their deal with AT&T (ATT) and has given up getting a piece of the action on the data service in exchange for AT&T buying down the price on the device. Many analysts don't understand that Apple can still be charging AT&T ful price for the iPhone now that AT&T doesn't have to pay them a percentage of the data plan. The early thinking was that Appple would make less money but in actuality they will do just fine.
Monday, June 16, 2008
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
iPhone for GroupWise
A reader asked us to comment on when the NotifyLink for GroupWise client for iPhone will finally be ready.
Spies at Notify Technology (NTFY) tell us that they are on schedule for an end of July "pre-release" of their new iPhone client.
None of the third party developers for the Apple (APPL) iPhone can be faulted as the control for the SDK rests entirely with Apple. When they decide to release the full SDK, the TPD's will be ready.
iPhone everywhere
These days, all we hear about in the industry is iPhone. iPhone this, iPhone that... it seems endless. Whose supporting iPhone for GroupWise? Whose got it for 13 other email platforms? These questions and more are on the minds of many.
In Canada, the surge has only just begun. Will it resemble the experience of any other country into which the mighty iPhone has introduced? Or will it create a whole new model for data consumption (read knowledge), among users? As a culture muted by Government subsidies, Canadians are quick to respond to any "subsidized" marketing program. With the announcement that the iPhone 2.0 would only cost users as little as $199...when it's upgrade time..."who ya' gonna' call?" Phone busters....iPhone 2.0. For many the new BB 9000 could be free...and they'll still try the iPhone @ $200.
Competitors to Rogers are unable to offer the iPhone on their network infrastructure, so they are disadvantaged, but not powerless. They started to offer unlimited data plans on some very popular smartphones many months ago as a pre-emptive strike...but you had to ASK to get the lowest rates...so the marketing wasn't what I'd call "effective"...more like "defensive".
Just the buzz surrounding the iPhone is getting potential new "phone" customers to consider a "smartphone". Mobile web access is very appealing and quite compelling for many. The refined web experience offered on iPhone 2.0 and it's rival the BlackBerry 9000, make we want to trade up immediately. Some new users may want to be part of catchy song like "1-2-3-4" from Feist, that made the iPod launch campaign, so successful. Others will quickly fall in love with what I've read...is a beautiful device to work with. If a fraction of the billion phones sold each year become smartphones...data consumption will become a non-issue and the world will come that much closer to life in web browser.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Apple introduces new iPhone for Canada
Vito Pilieci , Canwest News ServicePublished: Monday, June 09
SAN FRANCISCO - Steve Jobs took the wraps off of a new cheaper and more powerful iPhone on Monday destined for Canada.
Jobs unveiled a next-generation iPhone with faster Internet access that will run on advanced wireless networks and sell for as low as $199 US -- half the current entry-level price.
Improved e-mail features for the iPhone are intended to woo business people, while its ability to run on faster networks is key to Apple's push to gain market share in Europe and Asia.
Apple Corporation CEO Steve Jobs speaks during his keynote speech at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, California June 9, 2008.
"It's amazingly zippy," Jobs said, showing off the encore to a device that melds a mobile phone, iPod media player and Web browser. The new iPhone, available in black and white, loads Internet pages about 2.8 times faster than the original, he said.
Analysts said it would change the stakes in the mobile market given its price, business-oriented services, and speed. "It changes the game for all smart-phone makers," said Tim Bajarin, head of Creative Strategies, referring to the price.
An entry-level version of the new iPhone, with 8 gigabytes of memory, will cost $199 US, versus $399 for an older-generation iPhone with similar memory. A version of the new iPhone with twice the memory will cost $299 US. Both will go on sale in 22 countries including Canada on July 11. "This positions Apple well vis a vis other smart-phone competitors such as Nokia and RIM," said Shannon Cross of Cross Research, referring to Research in Motion Ltd , which makes the BlackBerry e-mail device. "IPhone is no longer an expensive device. It's now priced at the mass market."
The new iPhone will run on third-generation (3G) wireless networks and includes satellite navigation capability, Jobs told developers at a conference in San Francisco, about a year after the original iPhone went on sale.
A new service, "MobileMe," will send automatically e-mail and other information to iPhones, similar to Microsoft Corp's Exchange e-mail server product. The pay service will also offer Web applications intended to make the phone work more like a desktop computer.
"It clearly puts them in a competitive position on the services side against Google , Microsoft and most importantly Nokia," Ben Wood, research director of UK-based CCS Insight, said of MobileMe.
Apple has sold 6 million iPhones, Jobs said, and analysts say the business could eventually match the size of its Macintosh computer or iPod businesses.
SAN FRANCISCO - Steve Jobs took the wraps off of a new cheaper and more powerful iPhone on Monday destined for Canada.
Jobs unveiled a next-generation iPhone with faster Internet access that will run on advanced wireless networks and sell for as low as $199 US -- half the current entry-level price.
Improved e-mail features for the iPhone are intended to woo business people, while its ability to run on faster networks is key to Apple's push to gain market share in Europe and Asia.
Apple Corporation CEO Steve Jobs speaks during his keynote speech at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, California June 9, 2008.
"It's amazingly zippy," Jobs said, showing off the encore to a device that melds a mobile phone, iPod media player and Web browser. The new iPhone, available in black and white, loads Internet pages about 2.8 times faster than the original, he said.
Analysts said it would change the stakes in the mobile market given its price, business-oriented services, and speed. "It changes the game for all smart-phone makers," said Tim Bajarin, head of Creative Strategies, referring to the price.
An entry-level version of the new iPhone, with 8 gigabytes of memory, will cost $199 US, versus $399 for an older-generation iPhone with similar memory. A version of the new iPhone with twice the memory will cost $299 US. Both will go on sale in 22 countries including Canada on July 11. "This positions Apple well vis a vis other smart-phone competitors such as Nokia and RIM," said Shannon Cross of Cross Research, referring to Research in Motion Ltd , which makes the BlackBerry e-mail device. "IPhone is no longer an expensive device. It's now priced at the mass market."
The new iPhone will run on third-generation (3G) wireless networks and includes satellite navigation capability, Jobs told developers at a conference in San Francisco, about a year after the original iPhone went on sale.
A new service, "MobileMe," will send automatically e-mail and other information to iPhones, similar to Microsoft Corp's Exchange e-mail server product. The pay service will also offer Web applications intended to make the phone work more like a desktop computer.
"It clearly puts them in a competitive position on the services side against Google , Microsoft and most importantly Nokia," Ben Wood, research director of UK-based CCS Insight, said of MobileMe.
Apple has sold 6 million iPhones, Jobs said, and analysts say the business could eventually match the size of its Macintosh computer or iPod businesses.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
London Web win Gold!
London, UK (PRWEB) June 4, 2008 -- London Web Limited are pleased to announce they have been appointed by US software manufacturer Notify Technology as their "UK Gold Partner" for providing "NotifyLink Enterprise Server" sales, support and the provision of hosted NotifyLink "On Demand" services from the UK. "Live Remote Support" is offered as well as on site server installation and handset configuration services if required.
NotifyLink Enterprise Server not only provides mobile push email but also synchronises PIM Data (Contacts, Calendars, Tasks) from an extensive array of established Enterprise Collaborative email solutions. Offering wider handset support than other single manufacturer solutions (such as BES), NotifyLink Enterprise server works with Blackberry, Windows Mobile, PalmOS and Symbian 9.1 smartphones. (Apple iPhone support is confirmed for later this summer).
The solution comprises of client software installed on the phone, which communicates securely with a server "over the air". The server may be installed "On Premise" or London Web can provide a hosted "On Demand" solution from within their secure UK datacentre. The NotifyLink server communicates securely with the corporate email/PIM servers and pushes any changes in both directions. Any IMAP4 compatible server can be used in email only mode and the following platforms are supported for PIM Synchronisation: CommuniGatePro, Exchange, Gordano, GroupWise, Kerio, MDaemon, Meeting Maker, Mirapoint, Oracle, Scalix, SUN, Zimbra
According to Jamie Easterman, Managing Director, London Web "This partnership confirms and strengthens our position in the marketplace for providing secure, flexible and reliable solutions for the growing mobile workforce. Our hosted email solutions have now pushed the envelope of Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere availability with the addition of NotifyLink to our product portfolio."
London Web has been providing business quality Internet services since 1996 and NotifyLink compliments the existing solutions it offers in the "Unified Communications" sector. Despite the local sounding name London Web provide global Internet and business communication services and support to some of the finest organisations around the world.
"We are excited to have London Web on board as our Gold Partner providing NotifyLink Technology in the UK" says Paul DePond, president and CEO of Notify Technology. "London Web's experience of secure business hosting and the NotifyLink Enterprise Mobility Solution enables the company to provide businesses real-time, secure, wireless access to corporate data including the management of email, calendar, contacts, and task information with local support during UK business hours."
For further information contact Jamie Easterman on +44 (0)20 8349 4500 or notifylink-pr@londonweb.net or see http://www.notifylink.londonweb.net/
NotifyLink Enterprise Server not only provides mobile push email but also synchronises PIM Data (Contacts, Calendars, Tasks) from an extensive array of established Enterprise Collaborative email solutions. Offering wider handset support than other single manufacturer solutions (such as BES), NotifyLink Enterprise server works with Blackberry, Windows Mobile, PalmOS and Symbian 9.1 smartphones. (Apple iPhone support is confirmed for later this summer).
The solution comprises of client software installed on the phone, which communicates securely with a server "over the air". The server may be installed "On Premise" or London Web can provide a hosted "On Demand" solution from within their secure UK datacentre. The NotifyLink server communicates securely with the corporate email/PIM servers and pushes any changes in both directions. Any IMAP4 compatible server can be used in email only mode and the following platforms are supported for PIM Synchronisation: CommuniGatePro, Exchange, Gordano, GroupWise, Kerio, MDaemon, Meeting Maker, Mirapoint, Oracle, Scalix, SUN, Zimbra
According to Jamie Easterman, Managing Director, London Web "This partnership confirms and strengthens our position in the marketplace for providing secure, flexible and reliable solutions for the growing mobile workforce. Our hosted email solutions have now pushed the envelope of Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere availability with the addition of NotifyLink to our product portfolio."
London Web has been providing business quality Internet services since 1996 and NotifyLink compliments the existing solutions it offers in the "Unified Communications" sector. Despite the local sounding name London Web provide global Internet and business communication services and support to some of the finest organisations around the world.
"We are excited to have London Web on board as our Gold Partner providing NotifyLink Technology in the UK" says Paul DePond, president and CEO of Notify Technology. "London Web's experience of secure business hosting and the NotifyLink Enterprise Mobility Solution enables the company to provide businesses real-time, secure, wireless access to corporate data including the management of email, calendar, contacts, and task information with local support during UK business hours."
For further information contact Jamie Easterman on +44 (0)20 8349 4500 or notifylink-pr@londonweb.net or see http://www.notifylink.londonweb.net/
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