We’ve long believed that most Indian software developers are fit only for Coolie, repetitive tasks. Ask them to develop a decent consumer or small business application and most of them fall flat on their face. Those with long memories will remember that even the “great” Tata Consultancy Services failed to make much headway with the EX accounting […]
Apple has put out the first update to the iPhone 3G and iPod touch 2.0 software. The new version 2.0.1, which users can get via iTunes, provides a bunch of enhancements and fixes. iPhone 3G Here are some of the enhancements, according to AppleInsider: * Contacts are more responsive * Makes future backups faster * Keypad […]
Apple’s music and movie store iTunes is well on its way toward establishing world hegemony in the realm of digital media. According to the latest numbers from market researcher NPD, iTunes continues to remain the #1 music retailer in the U.S., a position it reached earlier this year. Here are the Top Five Music Retailers […]
Sony is acquiring German media company Bertelsmann’s 50% stake in music label Sony BMG, which will be renamed as Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (SMEI) for $1.2 billion. Sony CEO Howard Stringer said the acquisition would let Sony achieve deeper integration between the wide-ranging global assets of the music company and Sony’s products, operating companies and affiliates. […]
Pathetic doesn’t even begin to describe the Indian broadband subscriber numbers. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the total broadband subscriber base in India reached 4.38 million by the end of June 2008 compared to 4.15 million by the end of May 2008. The TRAI defines broadband as speeds greater than or […]