Every Phone has its place – This one is Social

With the dominance of the iPhone and Blackberry’s in the ‘Smartphone’ marketplace, it is hard to wonder sometimes why some other companies continue to bother!  But then you realise, the decision to upgrade, and the choice you make is ever so personal, which is why it is at times very hard to understand the logic behind some people’s decisions let alone those of the manufacturers.
Last week, Motorola launched their ‘Motorola Blur’ concept with much fanfare in Sydney.  Sitting at the launch I was quite impressed by the concept of how this software – not just a device – could unite my ‘social networking’ life.  How?

With the dominance of the iPhone and Blackberry’s in the ‘Smartphone’ marketplace, it is hard to wonder sometimes why some other companies continue to bother!  But then you realise, the decision to upgrade, and the choice you make is ever so personal, which is why it is at times very hard to understand the logic behind some people’s decisions let alone those of the manufacturers.Last week, Motorola launched their ‘Motorola Blur’ concept with much fanfare in Sydney.  Sitting at the launch I was quite impressed by the concept of how this software – not just a device – could unite my ‘social networking’ life.  How?

Read my complete thoughts on my SBS Blog – Tech Life

Trevor Long

Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head. He produces and hosts two popular podcasts, EFTM and Two Blokes Talking Tech. He also appears on over 50 radio stations across Australia weekly, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9’s Today Show each day and appears regularly on A Current Affair. Father of three, he is often found down in his Man Cave. Like this post? Buy Trev a drink!

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