The Signal (Episode 22: CTIA Wireless 2009 Edition)
By Simon Sage on Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 at 2:56 PM PST In CTIA Wireless 2009 @ Las Vegas, Live Event Coverage, Podcast, The Signal
Well, that was underwhelming.
CTIA Wireless 2009 wasn’t an especially stunning show, but Will and I run down the main device releases from Samsung and HTC, followed by an interview with RIM Manager of Developer Relations Mike Kirkup on their App World launch. I’ve been hearing some anger from abroad about the UK, Canada, and U.S. limitations on the App World, nevermind the 1.0 bumps expected in a product launch. Still, App World is overall a good thing for BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM), and we all wait with bated breath to see how it evolves. We’re going to have another go at giving away those Z.buds – just leave a comment and you have a shot! This week’s poll has to do with restriction on Skype for the iPhone imposed by carriers. Are Wi-Fi-only versions of the software fair, or should the carrier protect their role as a service provider rather than just being dumb pipes?
Music by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, as featured on Tap Tap Revenge for the iPhone.
Filler by Krazy Baldhead.
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Headlines
Hands-on the Samsung Mondi @ CTIA Wireless 2009
Hands-on with the Samsung Instinct S30 for Sprint!
RIM Opens Doors To BlackBerry App World
P.S.: Sorry about cutting the interview short, but there were only two questions we missed. Hopefully I can get a hold of Mike again for a do-over.
P.P.S.: Got some more time in with Mike today! Skip to 30:06 for the new bits, if you’ve already listened.
skype should have no restrictions
blackbeery app store should be cheaper
I hope one of the questions you ask is the following:
“How easy to move apps you have bought to a new blackberry?” I currently have an 8320 going to get an 8900 soon, so I’m hesitant to buy any apps because I don’t want to buy them twice.
I think you can transfer your PIN up to three times and the apps will go along for the ride.
Ok, so i thought i would give the podcast a go. Seemed like something there to enjoy but the background music drove me nuts and i had to switch off after 10mins.
Maybe next time.
Thanks for the feedback Dan, we’ll try doing it without the music this week.