What are the Chances that Google will do a Complete MarketPlace?
We have already seen that Google Products Search maturing into a Google Shopping with Retailers bidding for a slot. The big speculation is whether or not Google is setting up to create its own marketplace similar to what Amazon has right now. Google’s Trusted Store development gives Google insight on…
Google Promoting Google Shopping(Product Search) with other Ads – Pushes Search Results Lower
Web Search Engine Monopolist, Google Inc has added another layer of Ads known as Google Shopping (Product Search) between Sponsored Ads and Search Results in the United States and will possibly roll-out to other markets as well. Earlier, product search listings were offered for Free to Merchants and Retailers. Google…
Airtel SmartDrive / Live Traffic Update Mobile App – Helps Navigate across Streets in Indian Metros
Bharti Airtel is on a Mobile App Launching Spree to stay close to consumers needs. Few days ago it launched the famous Airtel myApp for its customers to manage services across Mobile, Broadband, DTH, etc. Today they’ve launched yet another innovative mobile app Airtel SmartDrive. Bring an end to your…
Samsung ChatOn – The Free Cross Platform Messenger for ALL
Samsung has not only become a mobile handset giant by selling the largest number of SmartPhones on Android platform, but it has also delivered a true cross platform mobile messenger – Samsung ChatOn. The ChatOn Smart Mobile Messenger is available for all Platforms [Android, Blackberry, iPhones, Windows Mobile, Samsung Bada]…
Nokia Lumia 920 – Too Big to Succeed – Key Features + Marketing Strategy
Nokia announced two new Windows 8 based smartphones. The new phones were largely as expected in terms of design and feature sets. On balance we like the new phones and features, but note that at 185 grams the Lumia 920 is 35% heavier than its key competitors, and few devices…
Tablets (iPad, Kindle Series, Nexus, Galaxy – Android / Windows 8 Surface) – Disruptive Hardware – The Game Changer!
With the introduction of Apple iPad and Kindle Series, Hardware OEMs set sight on the new device converging Netbooks and Mobile. Tablets could continue to be the bright spot for the IT industry with more new models coming to the market in Q4-2012. Analysts forecast that 2012F / 2013F tablet…
New Operators Focus to Reduce Loss – Telecom Tower Companies Hit by Scale Down
Daredevil new Telecom Operators in India are getting more prudent in running their operations by closing circles where it is impossible for them to make a headway. All operators are again warming up for a potential tariff hike post auction given the increasing pressure of focusing on profitability given rising…
Idea expects Tariff to Stabilize while Reliance CDMA Voice Revenues Decline
GSM 2G / 3G Wireless Service Provider, Idea Cellular thinks that the tariff pain is behind and expects stabilizing RPM. Even competitive aggression in terms of spend on commissions is declining. Idea believes declining net adds is not an indication of declining commissions as various factors influence net adds. The…