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
Picks of the Week
- Amazing Alex (iOS or Android) Robb Dunewood
- CamScanner (iOS or Android) Rod Simmons
- Meal Timer Windows Phone (Cooking Timer App) Chris Ashley
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