April 8, 2011

Convertcast

Episode 74

April 7, 2011

Because I neglected to mention it last week-I reallllly like Dan Hesse.

The next jailbreak – and hold your horses because 4.3.2 is (supposedly) around the corner.

“said to include a few enhancements, address security issues, and it will also fix several bugs that have affected users.”

Jerry’s got his iPad 2 with more GeeBees!   Smartcover amazing, back protected by GhostArmor http://www.ghost-armor.com/

How many emails did you get about your identity being at risk? I think I got 5.  Jerry got 3.

Dear Allison Flowers,
Recently, Citi was notified of a system breach at Epsilon, a third-party vendor that provides marketing services to a number of companies, including Citi. The information obtained was limited to the customer name and email address of some credit card customers. No account information or other information was compromised and therefore there is no reason to re-issue a new card.

Do we really need terror alerts sent via Twitter?

Do you use Pandora or Slacker?

SAN DIEGO, April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Slacker, Inc. today announced integration with Windows Internet Explorer 9 (IE9). For a limited time Slacker listeners using IE9 on a Windows 7 based PC will receive one free month of Slacker Radio Plus when they pin Slacker to their taskbar. The Slacker music experience is available on the web at www.Slacker.com.

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZAGG® (NASDAQ: ZAGG) (www.ZAGG.com) a market leader in innovative mobile device accessories, announced today they have signed an exclusive master license and distribution agreement with Logitech for ZAGG’s tablet computer accessory, the ZAGGmate™ case with keyboard. “We have marketed the ZAGGmate case with keyboard as the ideal protection and productivity companion for the iPad, and now ZAGG is extremely well positioned to benefit from the worldwide demand for tablets,” said Robert G. Pedersen II, president and CEO of ZAGG, “This new relationship with Logitech allows us to dramatically expand our global market presence and scale manufacturing capabilities to meet future demand, while continuing to provide creative and superior solutions for consumers of mobile devices. Working together, our companies combine strong brand awareness and intelligent product design with manufacturing and logistics expertise, and worldwide distribution under the umbrella of the globally recognized Logitech name.” Under the terms of the agreement, Logitech will manufacture and distribute the ZAGGmate case with keyboard, ZAGG’s tablet computer accessory, to their worldwide distribution channels, under the name Logitech Keyboard Case. Logitech products are distributed in over 100 countries worldwide through retail channels. ZAGG will retain the right to sell the ZAGGmate for both first and second generation iPad products on its website.

Followed by press release from Logitech announcing a keyboard with a case. D’oh!

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–APPNATION (http://www.appnationconference.com), the leading executive conference and exposition focused on the burgeoning consumer applications and connected device economies, returns to the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco on April 27^th and 28^th. The 2^nd Annual APPNATION show will focus on the business of social and mobile apps across all devices and platforms including PCs, smartphones, tablets, Internet-enabled televisions, portable games, peripherals and a range of other emerging connected devices.

Enough already with these “Anal”ysts and surveys, studies, and predictions!  Gartner, IDC, etc.

Mac OSX – why don’t they number them 1,2,3 etc., why the funky numbering and animal names? I can’t wait for Elephant, er, Lion.

http://forum.tipb.com/iphone-ipad-marketplace/210562-wtt-samsung-fascinate-moto-droid-palm-pre-plus-verizon-iphone-4-verizon.

2 Android phones and a Pre for a Verizon iPhone, Jerry says that’s a “fair deal!”

Next week’s guest Where do Cellphones go when they die? Shelton Basham

Picks of the week

Alli: SafeSync http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/safesync/id409996149?mt=8 – SafeSync

Jerry: Atari Greatest Hits  (Free App) Games: .99 cents thru in-app purchases http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ataris-greatest-hits/id422966028?mt=8

All games – 14.99

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