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The infinite monkey theorem states that a monkey hitting keys at random on a typewriter keyboard for an infinite amount of time will almost surely type a given text, such as the complete works of William Shakespeare. So what happens when that same monkey hits keys at random on your new G1 phone from HMK? Android, as it turns out, has the answer…
When it comes to mobile usage, teens ages 13 - 17, let their fingers (thumbs) do the talkin’. Take a look at the chart below and notice the sharp dividing line between age groups in this Nielsen study:
The challenge for marketers is that is a lot of distraction. With an average of about 2000 total text messages and phone calls per month, the answer to when teens are distracted is, “all the time.” It is also an opportunity for marketers and why the consumer is now in control. If many of those messages are about some brand teens like (or dislike), that is a powerful force for creating an exponential communication effect.
If there was ever any doubt that Google could breath life into the new mobile platform Android, today’s announcement should put the debate to rest. T-Mobile held a press conference this morning in NYC to officially announce the release of the world’s first handset powered by the Android platform. The simply named G1 will be in T-Mobile stores around the world on October 22nd selling for only $179. The two data plans mentioned at today’s event appear equally affordable at $25 for unlimited data and limited messaging or $35 for unlimited data and messaging. Factoring in the required voice plan put this phone at a similar price to the iPhone and other smartphone options.
JavaFX, a new platform and scripting language that can create rich GUIs using Java’s Swing, has created a stir in the development world lately, with its announcement at JavaOne earlier this year and the subsequent preview release of the SDK.
So what is it about JavaFX that has the java world buzzing?
In a move sure to catch the attention of bankers, marketers and retailers, Visa and Chase announced a pilot test of text-message (SMS) based marketing offers from Phoenix-area merchants to be sent to the mobile devices of Chase Visa credit and debit card holders.