SMRpodcast #126: The Surprise Apology

It was a “laid back” 126th episode of the SMRpodcast where we didn’t talk about a lot of news, but, we did get into some interesting discussions about Windows 8, Windows Phone executive defections from Microsoft, and Robb’s brand new toy, the Google Nexus 7 tablet. We also touch on Apple’s admission of a mistake, RIM’s $120+ patent woes, and the upcoming $99 Android gaming console.

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Show Details

• Recorded: July 17th, 2012
• Published: July 18th, 2012
• Duration: 01hr 16min 07sec

Hosts:

• Rod Simmons @RoddSimmons
• Chris Ashley  @BigCashley
• Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood

Show Topics

Yahoo gets a new CEO

• Rod mentions that Yahoo has picked their new CEO a former Google Executive
• Robb mentions that she is probably doing this for her own personal satisfaction
• Chris is wondering why Google let her go

We talk about Robert Williams Leaving Microsoft For Amazon

• Robb asks about the latest defection from Microsoft to Amazon
• Chris thinks that it is very clear that the Windows team is taking over Windows Phone

Amazon is rumored to be making a Phone and we weigh in on our thoughts

• Robb wonders if the Microsoft defections means an Amazon phone is coming
• Rod says that it makes sense for Amazon to make a phone
• Chris is not completely sold on the Amazon phone rumor

Apple apologizes for pulling out of the EP

• Rod mentions what might be a first which is an Apple apology
• Chris says good for them
• Robb explains what the EP is and why Apple apologized

Microsoft Announces Office 2013

• Chris recaps the features that were touted in the Office 2013 announcement
• Robb wonders if Microsoft should be concerned with Google Docs
• Rod puts some context around people using Google Docs vs. Office

Quick Hits

• RIM is being sued for 147 million by another patent troll
• Motorola product ban is supposed to start on July 18th

Mentioned Links

• Office 2013 Pictures

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• Amazing Alex (iOS or Android) Robb Dunewood
• CamScanner (iOS or Android) Rod Simmons
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