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Android Malware Hits Record Heights, Report Warns

Indeed, "Google has to play a role in monitoring and protecting their users," tech analyst Jeff Kagan agreed Meanwhile, Kagan also expects security firms like [Symantec] and McAfee to see "an enormous opportunity to expand their coverage," he told TechNewsWorld....

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It’s Not Just a Tablet – It’s an Ecosystem

The starting gun has just been fired. The new Amazon Kindle Fire and Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet have entered the tablet space, preparded to compete with the Apple iPad. That means this new industry segment will quickly change and evolve into a completely new and different model. The problem is, no one is educating us as consumers and investors about this change. We have decisions and choices to make...

Bid to Block Net Neutrality Dies in Senate

"Did you ever have something stuck in your throat and you don't know whether to swallow it or cough it up? That's Net neutrality," telecom analyst Jeff Kagan told the E-Commerce Times. "This is one of the issues I find it impossible to have an opinion on; parts make sense, and other parts don't."

FCC and ISPs Join to Get Low-Income Families Online

It is true that there is a significant digital divide in this country, tech analyst Jeff Kagan said. "However, I am not sure how much of a difference in the aggregate this program will make to low-income consumers," he told the E-Commerce Times....

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Selling the iPhone: One Carrier’s Meat Is Another Carrier’s Poison

Apple's iPhone is showing up everywhere this year. Most major competitors have it, and Apple has also knocked on the doors of some of the Tier 2 players. In an interesting twist, C Spire said yes, and U.S. Cellular said no thanks. Why? I thought everyone wanted the iPhone -- but they have their reasons, and this could be good news for both. ...

HTC Sparks OS Envy With Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrades

"This is the way HTC and in fact many in the industry operate," tech analyst and consultant Jeff Kagan told LinuxInsider. 'Stores Should Brace for Impact'...

Wall Street Watches With Cautious Optimism as Groupon Readies for IPO

The anticipation over Groupon's IPO is also reminiscent of what occurred when Vonage went public, analyst Jeff Kagan told the E-Commerce Times "Everyone was really excited until they went public, but it ended up not generating as much as they wanted," Kagan recalled. "It wasn'...

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The Tough Task of Humanizing AT&T

AT&T is one of the most successful and best-known brand names in the wireless and telecom industry and, in fact, in the entire world. So why do customers dislike it so much? That's the question Esther Lee thinks about every day. ...

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The Tough Task of Humanizing AT&T

AT&T is one of the most successful and best-known brand names in the wireless and telecom industry and, in fact, in the entire world. So why do customers dislike it so much? That's the question Esther Lee thinks about every day. ...

FCC Forges Ahead With Broadband Buildout Plans

For rural Americans who don't want to part with their telephone subsidies, tech analyst Jeff Kagan expressed his sympathies -- but added they will have to accept the transition. "There are limited dollars available. so the FCC has to reapportion its resources," he told the E...

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T-Mobile’s New Strategy Could Be a Winner

What will T-Mobile do if the merger with AT&T does not work out? On the outside, both AT&T and T-Mobile are pushing as hard as they can to get the deal done. However, behind the scenes, T-Mobile is working even harder on the path it will take in the event the deal does not get done. And it may have hit on something ...

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Can the Shriveling BlackBerry Brand Be Saved?

Research In Motion is the successful, but aging grandpa in the wireless business, and lately it has encountered some big problems -- but that doesn't mean the company can't turn around. I'll get into its challenges and some ideas about how it can surmount them first. ...

RIM Gambles on Android-Loving Frankensystem

Updating its technology is just half the battle for RIM, maintained telecommunications analyst Jeff Kagan. "They have to update their brand," he told TechNewsWorld....

CTIA: Americans Sure Like Their Wireless

"People -- especially in urban areas -- do tend to have more than one wireless connection, and these are found on a variety of wireless devices," telecom industry analyst Jeff Kagan told the E-Commerce Times. Even people who think they might have just one could be surprised, ...

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What’s Next for Apple?

After Steve Jobs' passing last week we have seen an unbelievable amount of, well, love poured out by everyone. That is truly amazing. Then it hits you. Steve Jobs and Apple are connected. They are one. It's almost like Siamese twins connected at the hip. What can we expect now that Steve is no longer with us? ...

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Why Verizon and AT&T Are Up, Kodak and Yahoo Down

Every company faces the same challenges. Some successfully transition themselves inside the changing industry. They update their brand and continue ride the Wave. Others struggle. Some even die. Why the difference? Look at companies like Verizon, AT&T, Qwest, Kodak and Yahoo, among many others. Why do some succeed while others fail? ...

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Why Verizon and AT&T Are Up, Kodak and Yahoo Down

Every company faces the same challenges. Some successfully transition themselves inside the changing industry. They update their brand and continue ride the Wave. Others struggle. Some even die. Why the difference? Look at companies like Verizon, AT&T, Qwest, Kodak and Yahoo, among many others. Why do some succeed while others fail? ...

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Hello… Hello… Can You Hear Me Now?

You know how frustrating it is to have a wireless call dropped, right? Or to have such a weak connection that you can't make a call at all. Very frustrating, to say the least. Now imagine that problem happening on a regular basis. Sounds like problems we had 10 years ago, right? Well, that is still everyday life in too many cities and towns around the United States. I call them black holes in wireless coverage, and I'll explain why.

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For Analysts, It’s Deja Vu All Over Again

Recently I read in The New York Times that the phenomenon of the "star analyst" is coming back into fashion. If Wall Street analysts, tech analsyts and telecom industry analysts are getting hot once again, how can you get good advice and good reviews from the analyst community? Let's discuss. ...

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The Best Cellphone Network for You Is …

Which cellphone network offers the best service for you? Simple question. The answer is a lot more complicated. When we walk out of the house each morning, we make sure we take our wallet, our keys and our wireless phone. We don't leave home without them. Our phone is our connection to our world. However, all networks are not equal. Some are better and some are worse...

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