Apr 17, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAGoogle Experiencing Service DisruptionsThe search giant wakes up to service disruptions for some users of its most popular cloud services.
Apr 17, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAIs Samsung About to Address Its Biggest Weakness?Samsung's days of using plastic on its high-end flagship devices may be numbered. Recent reports suggest that the company is interested in moving to higher-quality materials.
Apr 17, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFADon't Plan on Upgrading Your New Verizon iPhone Anytime SoonVerizon Wireless recently announced changes to its upgrade policy, which could put a dent in iPhone sales since most consumers aren't willing to pay full price. Should Apple be worried?
Apr 17, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAMake Up Your Mind: Should Devices Get Bigger or Smaller?Pundits continue to call for bigger devices like phablets. At the same time, they're also saying phones are too big, which is why consumers may be interested in wearable computing devices. Which one is it?
Apr 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFANo, T-Mobile Has Not Killed iPhone Subsidies T-Mobile has been making headlines with its plan to kill smartphone subsidies, though, when you take a deeper look at pricing, it's clear the carrier hasn't able to quit subsidies quite yet.
Apr 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWill Google's New iPhone Killer Be a "Phone-Plus"?The search giant teases of upcoming "phones-plus" from its Motorola subsidiary. Meanwhile, a design exec talks about Moto's new philosophy. What size is "just right" for a smartphone?
Apr 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAApple Is Still the Music KingConsumers may be shifting towards streaming models, but iTunes is still the dominant online music store. Besides, Apple is expected to jump into streaming sooner rather than later.
Apr 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWill Microsoft Address One of Windows 8's Biggest Weaknesses?Users aren't too fond of Microsoft killing the Start Menu in favor of the Start Screen, which has contributing to poor PC sales. Will Microsoft heed criticism and address one of Windows 8's biggest weaknesses?
Apr 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWill Apple's Dividend Boost Have to Wait?Investors are now one week away from Apple's earnings, yet the company remains silent on its dividend plans. Will the inevitable dividend increase have to wait until after earnings?
Apr 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFACan Facebook Bring Apple and Microsoft Home?The social network is in talks to integrate its services deeper into iOS and Windows Phone. The end result might not be called Home, but it seems possible that Facebook will gain some more prime real estate eventually.
Apr 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAUnderstanding the Organization Whose Sole Purpose Is to Bash GoogleAs a dominant force in search and mobile, Google absolutely needs some oversight to ensure it doesn't abuse its power. However, its fiercest rivals shouldn't be the ones looking over its shoulder. What is FairSearch?
Apr 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWhy Hasn't Apple Made This Margin-Boosting Move Yet?Apple should implement a strategy in its iDevice lineup similar to its Mac lineup, where the company adds beefier components for a hefty fee. That could give margins a boost, since Apple excels at the upsell.
Apr 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWhen Will the Netbook Finally Die for Good?A recent study from IHS iSuppli predicts that netbooks will die for good by 2015. Shipments are expected to drop precipitously this year. Who wins and loses from the demise of the netbook?
Apr 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAMicrosoft Expands Azure Availability, Matches Amazon's PricingMicrosoft opens up the doors to its Azure cloud platform, while committing to match Amazon's prices for commodity services.
Apr 16, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAWhy Uni-Pixel Shares PoppedIs this meaningful, or just another movement?
Apr 15, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAApple Starts to Ramp UpTwo reputable outlets are reporting that Apple supplier Foxconn has resumed hiring to ramp up production of Apple's next iPhone.
Apr 15, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFANetflix to Drop Microsoft SilverlightNetflix says it will transition from Microsoft Silverlight towards HTML5, and it has plenty of time to make the switch.
Apr 15, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFADoes Verizon Already Have T-Mobile Envy?Verizon dips its big red toes into T-Mobile's strategy of offering installment plans in lieu of smartphone subsidies. Is Verizon hedging its bets?
Apr 15, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAGoogle's Chinese Mutiny ResurrectedIt's been almost a year since Google's high-profile confrontation with Alibaba over Aliyun. The Chinese company is now making a bigger push with its rival platform that's based on Android.
Apr 15, 2013 by Evan Niu, CFAIntel's Most Important Decision in a Decade: Investor Clarity Tomorrow?Intel reports earnings tomorrow after the close. Investors should should instead focus on any clarity about who will be the chip giant's next CEO.
