The untimely and tragic passing of Steve Jobs has left just about every pundit in the industry and indeed just about every reporter and commentator in the media wondering about how the future of iPhone and Apple will be affected. While I agree that there is definitely a large looming question created by Steve's passing, some other indicators have me wondering: are we witnessing the beginning of a major shift in the smartphone market from hardware to software?
Showing posts with label Google. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Google. Show all posts
Monday, October 17, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
My Googled Life
How many people actually realize the extent to which Google has penetrated our lives? I hadn't thought much about how deep it went until recently. And it goes way, way beyond web search. I will illustrate.
First of all, the first fundamental to accept is this: If Google has access to data, there's no reason to assume they aren't accessing, indexing, and profiling YOU using that data, especially since their Terms many times freely admit they are doing this. And even if you believe that they are not accessing and indexing, if faced with a subpoena, is there a doubt that the data will be handed over to someone who will? Last, remember that you'll notice a common thread with Google's products and services. The word *free* will keep popping up. You need to ask yourself: if Google is giving away free what others charge for, what do they expect from me in return?
First of all, the first fundamental to accept is this: If Google has access to data, there's no reason to assume they aren't accessing, indexing, and profiling YOU using that data, especially since their Terms many times freely admit they are doing this. And even if you believe that they are not accessing and indexing, if faced with a subpoena, is there a doubt that the data will be handed over to someone who will? Last, remember that you'll notice a common thread with Google's products and services. The word *free* will keep popping up. You need to ask yourself: if Google is giving away free what others charge for, what do they expect from me in return?
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