SMRpodcast Episode #34: Sushi Is Cold Dead Fish

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Hosts: Rod Simmons, Brent Harmon, Robb Dunewood
Recorded: August 29th, 2010
Published: August 30th, 2010
Duration: 1hr 20Min 59Sec

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SHOW TOPICS

Google

• Double Standard when it comes to Chrome Security Updates (Kind of Open)
• Google Voice Makes an appearance in GMail
  • WIll Google Voice impact Skype and Skype Unlimited Isn’t
• New Google Voice widgets snagged from T-Mobile G2 prototype for Android
• Android Tablets
  • Samsung Galaxy S Tab
    • Samsung Touch Wiz Skin (like HTC Sense)
  • Toshiba Android Tablet (Folio 100)

Research in Motion (RIM)

• Trying to solve security concerns of India with forum
• What is RIM doing to get new customers?
• My Thougts on the BlackBerry Torch 2 weeks in
• Question to Rod and Brent… Is RIM in trouble?
• Buy Mobile Phone hardware and choose your own OS

Apple

• Special Music Event on September 1
• Predictions
  • iPod Touch with dual Camera
  • iTunes with Social Networking (Playlist sharing)
  • iTunes online (To Trump MS Wireless Sync)
  • AppleTV update and new name iTV
  • iPod Touch with data option (think location ads)
  • iPod Touch with GPS (think location ads)
  • $1 Show Rentals
  • NetFlex Added Streaming to iPod Touch and iPhone
  • iPads now shipping within 24 hours of order

Microsoft

• Hotmail getting ActiveSync support on Aug. 30 support for push email, contact, tasks and calendar sync

Picks

Brent

• App 2 SD – help you to move apps to either external or internal storage
• Fast Installer
• The Pedlar Lady of Gushing Cross
  • Pedlar Lady of Gushing Cross in iTunes
  • More about the Book Concept

Robb

Invisible Shield  for Black Torch 9800

Rod

• One the Move widget part of State Farm’s Pocket Agent App
• Airblown Inflatable Movie Screen