Why Apple is Doomed!

Lengthy but interesting article about Nokia's demise ....
The Nokia unit sales numbers were incredible. Makes you realise that Apple's iPhone is really a "kid on the block" in comparison! 

Why Apple is Doomed (and why Nokia failed):

New iPhone 5S & iPhone 5C

Good overview of the two new iPhones ...
This is old news now but this article gives a good summary of the two new iPhone 5 models.

Do the new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C offer enough new features?:

Microsoft's fall from dominance

Excellent article that explains Microsoft's problems ...
I have read the amazing explanation outlined in paragraph 8 (starts "Microsoft's greatest strength ... ") before but this article so clearly puts into perspective the problems that Microsoft is now facing.

What's behind Microsoft's fall from dominance:

Steve Ballmer's demise

Changing of the guard at Microsoft and a new start ...
More recent news is that the Board is asking Bill Gates to step down as Chairman. Looks like the Board does not want Bill Gates influencing the decision on the new CEO to replace Steve Ballmer!

Blunders lead to Ballmer's demise - Computerworld:

Kill the Windows Phone

An interesting article about future Microsoft directions ...
You may not agree with Ben Thomson's views but this is an interesting (if long) article on Microsoft's options for the future.

Kill Windows Phone or risk dying, analyst tells Microsoft - Computerworld:

Best Android tablets (Sep'13)

Must read article if you are looking at Android tablets ...
I agree with the reviewers choices of Nexus 7" and Nexus 10". I have never hear of the Ainol Novo 7" and Novo 9"! 

Best Android tablets (September 2013 edition) | ZDNet:

Google's new Chrome apps

Read this and think about the long term implications ...
These new "apps" can be found in the Chrome Web Store - see "Collections" then "For Your Desktop". A good example is Google Keep that was launched some time ago and now takes its place as one of the first Chrome "apps" that runs entirely outside of the Chrome browser - try it!

Google seeks to marry desktop and cloud with new Chrome apps - Computerworld:

Chromebook Advert

Google Chromebook finally getting traction ...
This YouTube advert from Google is quite interesting! Apparently they are now making significant inroads into the schools and it hardly surprising at the price!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOyIA8EK2R0&feature=em-subs_digest

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Tablet sales nearly double

Tablets sales in 2013 more than whole of 2012 ...
Already 2.3 million sold in 2013 making a total of 7 million in use in Australia. This must be making a dent in the sale of desktops and laptops!

Tablet sales in first half of 2013 nearly more than whole of 2012: