Apple’s Time Is Now – Do or Die

Who is the leading mobile company for consumers?  Is Apple still the biggest force in the industry?  Short answer for both questions:  not sure.  Now, more than ever, it’s unclear who has the competitive advantage between Google and Apple.  Apple’s iPhone used to be the “coolest” phone available–it became an accessory that everyone needed to […]

Fake “Instagram” App on Android – Malware Alert

Definitely was not aware that this could happen, but it looks like we may see more and more of this soon.  There is a fake Instagram app (as reported by USA Today)  that installs malware on your device instead of delivering the service.  It seems that attackers are looking at ways to get into your […]

PlaceMe App – Cool or Scary? Your Privacy is Key

There’s a new iOS/Android app, PlaceMe, that will soon need to win the “privacy debate” in order for it to succeed – will it stand the test of time?  Robert Scoble says that this app will freak you out, but its the future.  Although, Scoble and Kevin Tofel are right, I’d argue that this app […]

Apple Is Expanding Its Reach With The Help Of Target

It’s a good move for both Apple and Target, but it may help Apple a bit more.  As if Apple is not saturated enough, they’re moving in with Target (just like they have with Best Buy).  Apple prides itself on being “easy” …devices are easy to use, devices are easy to purchase and devices are […]

Is Apple REALLY The Most Valuable Brand?

Recent news has been surfaced that Apple has overtook Google and being the most valuable brand (Apple’s value is $153 Billion…wow!).  As expected, there are many skeptics, but overall is Apple the most valuable brand? Its definitely a difficult decision b/c the idea of being valuable to me probably is different to you. Princeton defines […]