Interview with John Burry of MobUI
In this interview Marek Pawlowski of PMN talks to John Burry of MobUI about his company’s acquisition of ODP provider Action Engine, MobUI’s unique approach to user experience development and the future of mobile media.
Today sees the official …
Concerns with the new Series 60 – Nokia’s big day, part III
This research note by Marek Pawlowski is part III of a series examining the strategic implications of Nokia’s ‘big day’ announcements, including its first Series 60 touchscreen handset, the unlimited downloads music service and the new version of …
Analysing the 5800 – Nokia’s big day, part II
Turning our attention to the 5800, we’ll start once again with the price, because it is remarkable: just EUR 279 (about GBP 220) without subsidies. It is testament to the scale of Nokia’s purchasing power, the efficiency of its supply chain and i…
Analysing ‘Comes with music’ – Nokia’s big day, part I
Yesterday was a big day for Nokia: it announced the 5800, its first touchscreen handset for the consumer mainstream, launched the ‘Comes with music’ unlimited download offering and revealed the 5th edition of the Series 60 platform, along with a n…
The demise of Sony Ericsson’s London flagship store
I read today of Sony Ericsson plans to close its flagship retail store in London after it failed to meet targets and amid a wider restructuring for the handset manufacturer. Frankly, I’m not surprised. I made comparitive visits to both Nokia and…
Explaining Nokia’s acquisition of Oz
Nokia’s acquisition of Oz, best known for its consumer messaging platform, is a smart move. I have been following Oz for some years now and it offers one of the most user-friendly ways to access a wide range of email, instant messaging and social…
Is it time Blyk was re-classified?
This research note by Marek Pawlowski examines the development of Blyk and considers whether the classification of ‘advertising-funded MVNO’ is still appropriate for a business focusing on developing a ‘youth media’ with user experience at the hea…
Now’s the time to start Googling mobile user experience
Google, T-Mobile and HTC this week announced the G1, the first handset powered by Google’s Android platform. The press event in New York confirmed specifications already leaked out through various fan sites over the last few weeks: a touchscr…