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 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.