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by Ryan Faas

Ryan Faas is an award winning technology author, trainer, and consultant who specializes in multi-platform desktop (Apple, Microsoft, Linux) and mobile technology. His most recent book is "iPhone for Work" (Apress 2009). You can find more information about Ryan's published works and training/consulting services at www.ryanfass.com.

Why Microsoft's new Windows Phone 7 was beat by its old Windows Mobile

Posted Jan 31, 2011 - 09:25 pm
Is Apple's iOS too static compared to Android, Windows Phone 7, or webOS?

Posted Feb 10, 2011 - 10:24 pm
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- Android, honeycomb
The costs of ebook production are higher than you might think

Posted Dec 10, 2010 - 04:26 pm

The rise in ebooks (and their somewhat lower cost), might make you think that there's no real production costs or processes. But, the actual process of producing a book is largely the same for print or electronic release. Here's a snapshot of those costs and processes.
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- e-readers, ebooks
Why Amazon may be selling lots of ebooks but not so many Kindles

Posted Jan 28, 2011 - 07:53 pm
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- Amazon, Android
HP unveils TouchPad, Pre3, and Veer -- and hints at future webOS platform ambitions [video]

Posted Feb 09, 2011 - 04:59 pm
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- HP, Pre3
The advantages of MiFi cards over built-in 3G in netbooks, iPads, e-readers, and other mobile devices

Posted Oct 29, 2010 - 12:00 pm

You can buy an iPad, Galaxy Tab, netbook, or e-reader with a built-in 3G connection (you may even get a subsidized price), but opting for a Wi-Fi only model and adding a 3G or 4G MiFi device gives you some serious advantages in both the short term and over the next couple of years.
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- 3g, 4G
Adobe not looking so good with Flash not shipping on the Xoom

Posted Feb 21, 2011 - 10:48 pm
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- Adobe, flash
Android fragmentation a problem? Depends on who you ask

Posted Nov 15, 2010 - 06:53 pm

Netflix blames platform fragmentation for streaming client delay, TweetDeck says it isn't a problem. Steve Jobs claims it's a huge problem, Google says there is no problem. Users generally don't complain about it while IT departments do. Is anyone really right or wrong?
Android manufacturers withholding updates and worsening platform fragmentation?

Posted Jan 13, 2011 - 03:28 pm
Apple confirms iPad event, may also showcase new MacBooks and business services

Posted Feb 23, 2011 - 01:26 pm

Apparently, Kara Swisher from All Things D was right on the money in predicting that Apple would have an event next week to announce the next iPad. Media invitations to the event began arriving from Apple this morning.
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- Apple, IOS

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