ME Allen Services Discussions: June 2010

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Users: iPhone 4 proximity sensor causes issues | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews

This sounds like another good reason to not upgrade or buy as new the iPhone 4. One would think that Apple would know how to do better than this with their phone.

'Google Me' Google's next social experiment? | Relevant Results - CNET News

This sounds like a good idea in the short run, although I am like so many that stop using Google Buzz for anything that a "ReTweet" or RSS feed. I could see where Google Profile would help link all of the Google services into one central social media.

Apple May Have iPhone 4 Antenna Patch -- InformationWeek

If there is an Antenna problem, then its very good that I have not yet upgrade my iPhone 3G yet.

Google issues Android 2.2 to Nexus One phones | Deep Tech - CNET News

This is great news, I just wish I had a NexusOne phone to benefit from the upgrade.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Chrome squeaks past Safari in US • The Register

In my opinion the Google Chrome is much better than Safari but then again in my opinion, Google Chrome is 100% than IE. The only down side is there are a lot of IE specific websites.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Google Voice incompatible with your iPhone 4? | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews

If this is a true problem, its a good thing I do not plan to upgrade my iPhone 3G to and iPhone 4.

What Chrome OS Needs: Levity - PCWorld

I will have to agree. Chrome OS will need to have something like Solitaire or some other easy, addictive game on the hard-drive.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

iPhone OS 4 Upgrade

iOS 4 upgrade on my iPhone 3G did not bring major changes. I do like the email improvements and integration with Notes. Still trying to figure out what else changed.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

New e-glasses aim to replace old bifocals | Crave - CNET

This sounds way cool, modern glasses without the noticeable line in the middle of the lens. Maybe even less eye strain. Or maybe even easier to adjust prescription without having to buy new lenses.

Google Voice now open to all in U.S. | Relevant Results - CNET News

Its about time that Google opened up registration for the Google Voice service. I love this service. I hope soon the service will allow sending and receiving of faxes and also multiple inboxes/extensions/voice mailboxes

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Cloud security upstart Immunet aims for antiviruses | The Download Blog - Download.com

Ok, I definitely can get behind this idea. Anything that might improve security is a plus. I will have to see how this works with my Microsoft Security Essential suite.

Try it out yourself at http://download.cnet.com/Immunet-Protect/3000-2239_4-10965674.html

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Google Voice to Integrate with Gmail as a VoIP Service

I am very excited about this release. Makes me wonder if I will be able to integrate my Google Voice account associated with my personal gmail account with my business Google Apps associated Google Voice account.

Google's new search index Caffeine goes live | Relevant Results - CNET News

Its about time google released Caffeine into the live world of search. This make it better than Bing.

Hacked iPhone Runs Android 2.2 | Reuters

This definitely sounds like a cool concept although I would not even try it until I had a replacement non-iPhone phone. I am definitely not likely to get another iPhone.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Microsoft's Web-based Office goes live | Beyond Binary - CNET News

Finally a web based MS Office

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Uncle Sam wants YOU to test your broadband connection!

I definitely will see if I can qualify for helping Uncle Sam figure out how good or bad my broadband connection is or isn't.

Anyone else want to be a test subject? go to: https://www.testmyisp.com/index.php

Google's ChromeOS devices bumped up to Fall 2010 - Google 24/7 - Fortune Tech

I am ready to go out and get my copy of the ChromeOS. I am tired of my WindowsXP machine although I will still need it for a few things, hopefully ChromeOS will free me from my home office.

BigDog's robo-puppy wants to go walkies | Crave - CNET

I wonder when these little puppy's are available to the actual military or even the public. I can see a very cool grocery cart or assistance type machine for the elderly or single parent, etc.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Official Google Blog: Take a test drive into the cloud

I will admit that at my business size, the Go Google calculator does me no real good as far as price comparing but other businesses might see a better results. If you do, feel free to ask me to deploy Google Apps in your business.

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