Palm has begun rolling out webOS 1.2.0, a minor point release to its new flagship operating system, which boasts some 70 improvements, among them support for e-commerce in the App Catalog, improved copy/paste, support for over-the-air-purchases from Amazon (AMZN) MP3 and the ability to download files from the Web browser.
Putting aside the incredible hype, iTunes leaves a LOT to be desired in all aspects, from the difficult to navigate store, to the surprisingly poor player.
Having been unable to plug into the hype, Palm should make a deal with a competitor, like Amazon, or Rhapsody, both of whom have plenty to offer in this space, and all of whom need a leg up in the market iTunes dominates.
Apple, while doing a famously great job of slapping together just enough software to be nearly all things to all people, hasn’t done any particular thing very well, and has thus left plenty of room for also-rans to break in by providing a better player, better store, and better user experience, not least of all in this highly prized and visible space.
It would serve Apple right if the vendors they’re blocking (via hardball tactics) from driving business to the iTunes store, were to team up with their competitors and hit them right where they’re most vulnerable.
wow, someone brought the hate.
Apple may have a strong hand in their business model but that’s no reason to hate what they do.
this, if you recall is still a commercial industry, with very competitive players all trying to win out on product differentiation, and market share. The company with the best business model wins.
People can complain about apple/iphone all they want but they must be doing something right. The Iphone is as popular in Europe as it is here, and people are churning to different carriers just for the opportunity to get one .
dont hate apple for the product and service, hate the industry for not being innovative and fluid enough. Give the consumer some credit, they know good product when they see it.
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Palm has begun rolling out webOS 1.2.0, a minor point release to its new flagship operating system, which boasts some 70 improvements, among them support for e-commerce in the App Catalog, improved copy/paste, support for over-the-air-purchases from Amazon (AMZN) MP3 and the ability to download files from the Web browser.
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I think this may be the first of many towels from Palm.
In another year we’ll have a complete bathroom set.
Investors will take a bath.
Other puns left as a reader exercise.
Posted by Mac Beach at September 29th, 2009 at 1:04 pmPutting aside the incredible hype, iTunes leaves a LOT to be desired in all aspects, from the difficult to navigate store, to the surprisingly poor player.
Having been unable to plug into the hype, Palm should make a deal with a competitor, like Amazon, or Rhapsody, both of whom have plenty to offer in this space, and all of whom need a leg up in the market iTunes dominates.
Apple, while doing a famously great job of slapping together just enough software to be nearly all things to all people, hasn’t done any particular thing very well, and has thus left plenty of room for also-rans to break in by providing a better player, better store, and better user experience, not least of all in this highly prized and visible space.
It would serve Apple right if the vendors they’re blocking (via hardball tactics) from driving business to the iTunes store, were to team up with their competitors and hit them right where they’re most vulnerable.
Posted by Michael Shults at September 30th, 2009 at 6:30 amwow, someone brought the hate.
Apple may have a strong hand in their business model but that’s no reason to hate what they do.
this, if you recall is still a commercial industry, with very competitive players all trying to win out on product differentiation, and market share. The company with the best business model wins.
People can complain about apple/iphone all they want but they must be doing something right. The Iphone is as popular in Europe as it is here, and people are churning to different carriers just for the opportunity to get one .
dont hate apple for the product and service, hate the industry for not being innovative and fluid enough. Give the consumer some credit, they know good product when they see it.
jmho.
Posted by mike Diaz at September 30th, 2009 at 5:34 pm