New Phones, New Tablets, New Owners, Old Tricks

Haven’t been doing as much blogging at the job lately, but I think I’ve collected more than enough stories for a summary post here. It basically covers all of October, and then some.

• Should the Google Nexus 4 Be Your Next Smartphone?
  It’s nice, but doesn’t have every top-of-the-line feature.
• Explore the Solar System on Your iPad for Free
  Some fun apps that are also educational. Who knew?
• Google Announces New Nexus Devices Despite Hurricane Sandy
  A phone and some tablets struggle to make news amidst a natural disaster. Hey, I got a beat to cover.
• Free Apps Can Make More Money Than Paid Apps
  Charging nothing can be profitable? Wha?
• Security Concerns Prompt Federal Agency to Switch to iPhone
  Not that BlackBerries are unsecure, but they are on the way out.
• Will Shopping Bring Augmented Reality Mainstream?
  Companies are good at innovating when it’s about a new way to give them money.
• Sprint Sells to SoftBank
  A Japanese company controls a major American telecommunications firm. I’d say someone call Michael Crichton, but, well, you know.
• Animated Book Brings Frankenweenie to Life
  How can a dog be more adorable when it’s dead? Oh, Tim Burton.
• Smartphones From China Face Hurdles
  Speaking of Far East telecommunications companies…
• Updates Go Quickly for iOS, Slowly for Android
  Why can’t Android users take advantage of updates as quickly as iOS users?
• Pew: Half of American Adults Own a Mobile Device
  And no one will takes the precious away.