Tech Talk by a Kiwi
Telecommunications
No, I haven’t become anti-Nokia
Feb 10th
Recently a friend suggested I have become “anti-Nokia” but I’d really like to set the record straight on that. What follows is a long discourse on why I gave up on Nokia and what I think their biggest failure is when it comes to guys like myself. This is from someone that has been using Nokia phones since 1995 and been loyal to the Symbian platform since 2001. This is why I gave up on Nokia and Symbian.
Apple’s tantrum against cellphone makers
Mar 19th
A very long piece about Apple’s behaviour in the cellphone market and their suits with HTC and Nokia. A brief appearance from Microsoft who offer their viewpoint. And we have a discussion on how Apple is using HTC to go after Google.
Public response to Telecom problems unreasonable
Feb 27th
The hostility towards Telecom NZ in recent weeks has been completely disproportionate to the network issues they are suffering. Calm heads and cool tempers are needed right now, not disproportionate emotional responses.
TelecomNZ’s XT network fully operational
Jan 30th
Telecom has restored full network services across all of the South Island. All affected XT customers should no longer have any issues with their cellular services.
What Microsoft’s buy of Skype means to me
May 11th
Posted by Steve in Commentary
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There are several issues that I think some people are missing regarding Microsoft’s buy of Skype. Skype is fully IP based. It relies only on a data connection and its biggest user base is OUTSIDE the US. I use it almost exclusively in place of a land line. I use it on my Android phone,…