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The Signal (Episode 22: CTIA Wireless 2009 Edition)

By: , IntoMobile
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 at 2:56 PM

 

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, 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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Hands-on with the HTC Snap

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.

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About The Author

Simon Sage

Simon Sage’s education largely surrounded writing, technology and online community, leading him to begin his blogging career at www.BlackBerryCool.com and to quickly discover a vibrant and active community surrounding BlackBerry and mobile technology. In exploring RIM’s platform, he has learned what enterprises are looking for in mobility as well as what makes the innocuous BlackBerry so appealing to them. Recently Simon’s been covering RIM’s gradual move into an already-crowded consumer market, and the impact of burgeoning challengers, such as the iPhone, as well as long-time leaders, like Nokia, on BlackBerry’s advancement. With plenty of content under his belt, Simon will be branching off a bit to see what other smartphone manufacturers are working on while still using BlackBerry as a barometer. At IntoMobile, you can count on his posts being even-handed, well-informed and thought-out.

  • felipe

    skype should have no restrictions

  • felipe

    blackbeery app store should be cheaper

  • VOK

    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.

  • Simon Sage

    I think you can transfer your PIN up to three times and the apps will go along for the ride.

  • Dan

    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.

  • Simon Sage

    Thanks for the feedback Dan, we’ll try doing it without the music this week.