Lots of Mobile Technology Blog Posts

Oh my do we have a lot to catch up on. I’ve been the sole blogger at Zco the last few weeks, as my co-blogger is on the disabled list for the moment. That’s partly to blame for the paucity of posts here as well, but that’ll be changing soon. Promise.

• Some Video Games May Improve Vision
  “You’ll ruin your eyesight.” Not true, Mom. NOT TRUE.
• Smartphones Become Majority of All Cell Phones Next Year
  We’re talking worldwide, yo.
• Gartner: Bring Your Own Device Rarely Reduces Costs
  You’d think having employees pay for their own equipment would save you money, right?
• Apple Wins 1.05 Billion Dollar Suit Against Samsung
  This has been all over the news, so get some fresh insight here.
• Wireless Carriers Shift Pricing Plans
  Cell phone plans have always been confusing, so it was time to change them.
• It’s Sequel Time for Video Games
  Confession: I have not played a single new Mario game for the Wii or DS.
• Two-Thirds of Smartphone Owners “Cannot Live Without” Them
  THE PRECIOUS.
• Retailers to Create Mobile Payment App
  Soon there will be something like five ways to pay for stuff via our smartphones, none of them compatible. The future is standards wars.
• The Phablet Phenomenon: Here to Stay?
  I’m sorry for using this word. I’m really sorry.
• OUYA Ends Kickstarter With Nine Times Its Goal
  Did I pre-order an Android game console? No. Am I kicking myself? Yes.
• Big Players Form Mobile Payment Standards Group
  Did I mention mobile payment standards? Yeah, this group is trying to make some. Good luck.
• Where Will Android Show Up Next?
  Cameras! Appliances! It’s not just for phones.