$25 per unit will shatter what little profitability there is. Google is set to change its licensing practices in Europe such that Google apps will be unbundled from both Google...
Verticalisation remains the way forward for now. Apple’s verticalisation continues with its semi-acquisition of Dialog Semiconductor making a lot more to unravel when the iPhone bandwagon finally grinds to a...
Google seems to be going for engagement, not shipments. Google’s new features are almost all software based and the fact that many of them will be rolling out to older...
WhatsApp interoperability is a glaring omission. Facebook has launched its first piece of hardware which aims to drive engagement with Facebook’s Messenger platform but its lack of interoperability with WhatsApp...
Toys for workers. Microsoft has given its Surface line-up a badly needed refresh and is having a go at Bose and Sony with the launch of Surface Headphones. Of the much-anticipated...
Toyota could trigger an industry cave-in to Google. It looks like Toyota (see here) is about to allow Android Auto access to the infotainment units in its vehicles in a...
Some new clothes but the same old Alexa underneath. Amazon has launched a seemingly endless array of new Alexa-enabled devices and updates which are clearly aimed at keeping the ever...
Google still has the edge. The latest data shows that Amazon remains ahead in terms of users, but Google is closing the gap when it comes to shipments and is...
The real action is inside the new products. The new, universally leaked, devices are pretty dull on the outside but it is what Apple has done on the inside, particularly...
Richard is founder, owner of research company, Radio Free Mobile. He has 16 years of experience working in sell side equity research. During his 11 year tenure at Nomura Securities, he focused on the equity coverage of the Global Technology sector.
Essential Products – The obvious clue
Must-have, not me too needed to survive. The clue to a recovery for Essential Products Inc. is in the name but so far, none of the rapidly diminishing workforce appear...