Comments on: Apple Neuters OrbLive, After Users Pay For It http://www.40tech.com/2010/01/31/apple-neuters-orblive-after-users-pay-for-it/ Tech for Real People Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:30:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Prescription Prilosec from Canada http://www.40tech.com/2010/01/31/apple-neuters-orblive-after-users-pay-for-it/comment-page-1/#comment-21687 Prescription Prilosec from Canada Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:30:16 +0000 http://www.40tech.com/?p=2402#comment-21687 We undoubtedly need to think far more in that direction and see what i can do about that. We undoubtedly need to think far more in that direction and see what i can do about that.

]]> By: 3 Pseudo-Monopolies That are Killing Tech | 40Tech http://www.40tech.com/2010/01/31/apple-neuters-orblive-after-users-pay-for-it/comment-page-1/#comment-11824 3 Pseudo-Monopolies That are Killing Tech | 40Tech Thu, 30 Sep 2010 03:08:39 +0000 http://www.40tech.com/?p=2402#comment-11824 [...] part of the reason you’d use Skype in the first place.  We also previously wrote about the unavailability, since changed, of certain video streaming apps over AT&T’s 3G [...] [...] part of the reason you’d use Skype in the first place.  We also previously wrote about the unavailability, since changed, of certain video streaming apps over AT&T’s 3G [...]

]]> By: Opera Mini for iPhone: First Impressions | 40Tech http://www.40tech.com/2010/01/31/apple-neuters-orblive-after-users-pay-for-it/comment-page-1/#comment-6263 Opera Mini for iPhone: First Impressions | 40Tech Mon, 10 May 2010 01:17:19 +0000 http://www.40tech.com/?p=2402#comment-6263 [...] Overall, Opera Mini for iPhone is a good (and free) secondary option for your mobile browsing needs. My mistake with Opera Mini was in forgetting my experience with it on Windows Mobile. Sure, it’s fast and sure, it’s light on data — but it is not a full featured browser, or even a real competitor to Mobile Safari by any stretch. This is just its first run, however. It’s possible that its features and control will continue to improve with time and updates. Opera will have to walk a very fine line with Apple through that process, though, which is likely to hinder any significant progress. It’s been proven on several occasions that Apple is not afraid to pull an app from its store for its own reasons, and without any real explanat.... [...] [...] Overall, Opera Mini for iPhone is a good (and free) secondary option for your mobile browsing needs. My mistake with Opera Mini was in forgetting my experience with it on Windows Mobile. Sure, it’s fast and sure, it’s light on data — but it is not a full featured browser, or even a real competitor to Mobile Safari by any stretch. This is just its first run, however. It’s possible that its features and control will continue to improve with time and updates. Opera will have to walk a very fine line with Apple through that process, though, which is likely to hinder any significant progress. It’s been proven on several occasions that Apple is not afraid to pull an app from its store for its own reasons, and without any real explanat…. [...]

]]> By: Kosmo @ The Casual Observer http://www.40tech.com/2010/01/31/apple-neuters-orblive-after-users-pay-for-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3113 Kosmo @ The Casual Observer Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:40:41 +0000 http://www.40tech.com/?p=2402#comment-3113 skirt net neutrality to cap USAGE, is what I meant to say. Clearly, they'd love to increase capacity. .-= Kosmo @ The Casual Observer´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCasualObserver/~3/p8_2zhMsI9U/" rel="nofollow">Bold Predictions for 2010</a> =-. skirt net neutrality to cap USAGE, is what I meant to say.

Clearly, they’d love to increase capacity.
.-= Kosmo @ The Casual Observer´s last blog ..Bold Predictions for 2010 =-.

]]> By: Kosmo @ The Casual Observer http://www.40tech.com/2010/01/31/apple-neuters-orblive-after-users-pay-for-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3109 Kosmo @ The Casual Observer Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:34:02 +0000 http://www.40tech.com/?p=2402#comment-3109 (shrug) but they can always just skirt net neutrality to effectively cap capacity :) I have AT&T and am relatively happy with the network here (not quite as good as US Cellular, but considerably cheaper esp. with employer discount) ... but I'm curious to see if things would be better with iPhones spread across more carriers. .-= Kosmo @ The Casual Observer´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCasualObserver/~3/ou50FSgqP_Y/" rel="nofollow">Character Development</a> =-. (shrug) but they can always just skirt net neutrality to effectively cap capacity :)

I have AT&T and am relatively happy with the network here (not quite as good as US Cellular, but considerably cheaper esp. with employer discount) … but I’m curious to see if things would be better with iPhones spread across more carriers.
.-= Kosmo @ The Casual Observer´s last blog ..Character Development =-.

]]> By: Evan Kline http://www.40tech.com/2010/01/31/apple-neuters-orblive-after-users-pay-for-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3108 Evan Kline Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:14:24 +0000 http://www.40tech.com/?p=2402#comment-3108 Indeed. I was surprised when it was announced that the iPad was going to be on AT&T. As if their network isn't under enough strain. Indeed. I was surprised when it was announced that the iPad was going to be on AT&T. As if their network isn’t under enough strain.

]]> By: Kosmo @ The Casual Observer http://www.40tech.com/2010/01/31/apple-neuters-orblive-after-users-pay-for-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3104 Kosmo @ The Casual Observer Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:23:18 +0000 http://www.40tech.com/?p=2402#comment-3104 It will be very interesting to see what happens when the iPhone/AT&T exclusivity is over. .-= Kosmo @ The Casual Observer´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCasualObserver/~3/tC1RurLxH-A/" rel="nofollow">A Solo Adventure</a> =-. It will be very interesting to see what happens when the iPhone/AT&T exclusivity is over.
.-= Kosmo @ The Casual Observer´s last blog ..A Solo Adventure =-.

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