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SMRPodcast #121: 44 Icons on the Desktop In this episode of the SMRpodcast, Chris was away on a road trip, but, we were lucky to have Allison Sheridan from the NosillaCast podcast and Terrance Gaines from Brothatech.comsit in with us and talk tech. This week we cover a lot of Apple news and the goings on at WWDC 2012. We talk about the MacBook Pro and the new Retina display, iOS 6, and, Leopard. We also cover a bit of Windows 8 and question if Windows RT tablets will cost more than the iPad. We touch on how good of an IM client BBM is and ponder if Google or Facebook will offer a cross platform app that rivals it in features. We've got all this plus some really good picks this week in episode #121 of the SMRpodcast... Show Details Recorded: June 12th, 2012 Published: June 14th, 2012 Duration: 01hr 24min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigcashley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood Guest: Allison Sheridan Mac Podcaster Terrance Gaines @BrothaTech SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts We welcome Allison Sheridan and Terrance Gaines (BrothaTech) back to the SMRPodcast We jump right into the WWDC Announcements We all seem to agree no on is going out to buy new Macs The retina Mac may look good but the price is back breaking We talk about the Verizon Share Everything Plan Rob points out how expensive the plan seems No one can make sense of the cost of the Share Everything Plan We jump back to WWDC and stalk IOS and Mountain Lion Turn-by-Turn powered by TomTom Rod wonders who will care about passbook Allison and Terrance talk about Facetime over "Cellular Data" Picks of the Week Tasks for iOS (RSS Reader) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Rod Simmons Amazon Cloud Player for iOS (SimpleMobileReview) Allison Sheridan Breevy (Mac Podcaster) Terrance Gaines QRCode Management (BrothaTech)

Episode #120 of the SMRPodcast, Hanging With Paul Thurrott, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week we are joined by Paul Thurrott from winsupersite.com and we are talking E3 and more. We talk a lot about Microsoft and the new services announced through the Xbox 360. Will this be enough to switch Robb over full time? Paul gives us his opinion on many of the arguments we have had on the show as well as the state of BlackBerry, some of the new Windows PC announced and offers a few tips for our listeners. Show Details Recorded: June 5th, 2012 Published: June 6th, 2012 Duration: 01hr 11min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigcashley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood Guest: Paul Thurrott @thurrott SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts We welcome Paul Thurrott to the SMRPodcast We jump right into the Xbox 360 announcements at E3 2012 Chris starts off the conversation with the New SmartGlass feature announced at E3 Paul explains the evolution of SmartGlass and how people will use it Rod mentions the ability to use it with games Robb adds to the gaming conversation with the features he liked Our opinions on some of the Tablets and Laptops announced this week Paul offers his opinion on waiting or buying a new Windows machine Rod says he is waiting for a machine with a full 10 touch points Chris says he has his eye on the Acer devices Robb asks Paul his opinion on the state of RIM Paul offers the best analogy for RIM’s current state Robb explains where he is at with RIM Rod Wonders if RIM can find a new source of revenue Chris asks Paul where he is at with Android Paul talks about his device choice and how he feels about the platform Robb mentions the next Android device he is getting and why Rod talks about all the issues he has had with Android devices Mentioned Links How to Lock, Sign Off, Shut Down, Restart And Sleep Windows 8 Picks of the Week Flipboard for Android (RSS Reader) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Tiger Woods 2012 / Tip: recalibrate your Kinect (Xbox Game / Xbox Tip)Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview) Real Player (Media Player and Tool) Paul Thurrott (Winsupersite.com)

Episode #119 of the SMRPodcast, I Love Google, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week we fight through technical difficulties to deliver America another funny and fun recap of the latest tech news. We find ourselves talking about the state of RIM as they seem to be getting worse, What Google may do with their new Platforms and more. Everyone also weighs in on the idea of a Facebook phone and a pretty cool discussion around Amazon Prime streaming on the Xbox. Show Details Recorded: May 29th, 2012 Published: May 30th, 2012 Duration: 01hr 16min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigcashley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts We start the night with some technical difficulties but decide to power through them Everyone recaps their weekend cookouts We begin discussing RIM and their new round of layoffs Rod reminds us that this is not the first set of layoffs for RIM Robb says that he is still rooting for them to make a comeback Chris says even when they release a phone it is still a long road back Should Facebook create a phone Rod says that if they do the should skin another ecosystem Robb feels that they do have some services to offer people Chris feels that Facebook should not be creating a phone Some quick topics we covered this week Rod says he is not a fan of Facebook buying Opera Browser Robb wants to know who wants a 22 inch Android Tablet Rod clears up the 500 million Windows 8 devices sold statement from last week Xbox 360 Gets Amazon Prime Streaming App Robb wants to know why he should switch to the Xbox for streaming Chris explains why he uses his Xbox Rod says that he may have to use his Xbox for streaming more often Picks of the Week Temple Run iOS and Android Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Arusma for iPhone Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Backbeat Go / The Caddie iPhone WP7 (Headphones/ Golf GPS App)Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

A review of mobile devices, gadgets, technology, and news. Hosted by Rod Simmons and Chris Ashley from http://SimpleMobileReview.com and Robb Dunewood from http://Rimarkable.com.

Episode #117 of the SMRPodcast, Chicken Wings And Ribs, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week feels Rod sick and Robb and Chris picking up the slack. In this episode we cover Some surprising market share stats between Windows Phone and BlackBerry. We also talk about Windows 8 and the possible anti-trust lawsuit and also give out some Android tips and tricks. Show Details Recorded: May 16th, 2012 Published: May 17th, 2012 Duration: 00hr 58min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigcashley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts Rod called out sick this week and Chris and Robb are holding the show down Robb is looking for some Rib rub for his next barbecue We talk about some Android tips when changing phones Robb was surprised to hear more listeners not leveraging their Gmail login Chris points out that the “to the cloud” commercials actually did resonate with people We talk about “cloudifying” your phone It seems that Sprint along with Verizon is interested in Windows Phone 8 Robb believes that Windows Phone 8 will be a nice update Chris feels that this is a sign that carriers are liking what they see Robb describes is dream phone BlackBerry losses another corporate environment but this time to Windows Phone Robb is not surprised as BlackBerry 10 is not released yet Chris points out why they chose Windows Phone over iPhone and Android Kantar Reports that Blackberry is down to 3% Market share in major cities Robb is wondering what caveats come along with these findings BlackBerry as a phone designed by Porche We cover various other topics Facebook IPO price goes up Siri calling the Lumia 900 the best smartphone The Windows 8 naming and possible anti-trust lawsuits Picks of the Week Cisco RE1000 Wireless Access extender (Network Extender) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Use Windows libraries with SkyDrive (Windows Tip) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Episode 116 of the SMRpodcast, A Phone With Ebola, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. Chris is back on the show after a week of travel and Robb is actually in studio. We talk about the Facebook IPO and some copy cat Ultrabooks. We are also scratching our heads over the release of a new BlackBerry device. We have a lot of fun this week with all of us together so download the show and enjoy. SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts Chris is back from his trip Robb is in studio this week We talk about the Facebook IPO and who is buying it Robb says that he is definitely getting a few shares of their stock Rod said he put his order in already Chris says that he is going in with Rod There are a few Ultrabooks that released some that look like MacBooks Chris talks about an ultrabook that he recently played with Rod says that he is holding out for a Windows 8 tablet Robb says that he is looking at a Google tablet BlackBerry Curve 9320 Announced Rod asks Robb why is RIM releasing a new device on the heels of announcing BlackBerry 10 Robb says this move makes no sense to him Chris is wondering if they are doing it for enterprise vs. consumer Some quick hit topics Chris talks about AT&T and the Samsung Focus 2 and their new home automation Rod asks Chris about their exclusive apps announcement We talk about the $99 dollar Xbox Picks of the Week Instagram for Android / FlipBoard for Android (Android Social Apps) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Apen A5 Smartpen (Writing Pen for iPad) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Prototype 2 for Xbox (Xbox Game) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

SHOW TOPICS BlackBerrry 10 Initial Thoughts Robb is hurt and wants RIM to earn his respect again Rod is Rod and wants new technology Microsoft and Barnes and Noble start a company and settle a dispute Will the Courier make a comeback? Will Windows 8 on the Nook help combat Amazon Is Hulu Dead. Robb understands the change Hulu is making Rod and Robb both agree that MSNBC, CNBC, FoxNews all need to come to Hulu Chris feels the pain of LTE Chris realizes the LTE can kick the life out of a battery Rod admits he talks 6,000 minutes per month on his mobile Robb tells the story of how to save battery life Picks of the Week Tip: Put folder in your dock when organizing apps Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) After Focus for Android and Google Drive Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)

Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigcashley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts We try a live opening to the show Chris really jacks up the opening Google announces Google Drive and we discuss it vs. SkyDrive We talk about attaching files from Google drive in email Rod says that Google is on the right track in how they handle attachments Chris says that people should just links Robb feels attachments are easier to handle Chris talks about the new integration of SkyDrive for Windows Robb said that he signed up for his free 25GB Rod agrees with Robb that today Dropbox might be easier to setup but not for long Chris says that SkyDrive is significantly easier to setup then in the past A few companies have reported their earnings AT&T reported a great first quarter Apple reported a an awesome first quarter Robb points out analyst were not happy Rod thinks that Tim Cook is in a bad position We have a big debate over Windows 8 adoption Robb feels business will not want Windows 8 with the Metro UI Chris feels that Windows 8 will be easier for users Rod points out the validity in both points of view Picks of the Week Pocket Android / iPhone (Offline website reading app)Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) iBooks Author/ Screensteps (Documentation Apps)Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) SkyDrive For Windows (Cloud Storage)Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Opening Thoughts Rod is back from his trip and rejoins the show this week We start out talking about the Google vs. Oracle lawsuit Rod says that you should not be able to sue over API use Robb agrees that Google may win this suit Chris thinks that it makes sense that Oracle would sue Jim Balsillie resigned from the RIM Board of Directors Chris recaps Jim Balsillie’s stepping down from his CEO position Robb explains why he stepped down from RIM Rod wonders if RIM can survive without selling phones The Verge’s Joshua Topolsky is still crying about user comments Chris says that he deserves what he gets Robb says that his view points were not that far off Rod says that Joshua really put himself into that position We have some quick subjects we touch on YouMail dropping support for BlackBerry AT&T 4G proves to be faster than Verizon Nokia Rebates 100 dollars to early Lumia cusotmers Video Of The Week Tupac Hologram Picks of the Week Plume / Blaq (Twitter for Playbook / Twitter for Android )Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Nokia Drive (GPS App)Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Trapster for Windows Phone (Social Radar Detector) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Opening Thoughts Rod is out this week so it is just Robb and Chris We jump right in to the the Facebook purchase of Instagram Chris feels the purchase was done as a defensive move by Facebook Robb just started using it and actually likes it Robb explains why other people like Instagram Chris bought three Nokia Lumia 900s Chris gives an early rundown of what he likes and does not like about the Lumia 900 Robb talks about the need for Windows Phone to get on Verizon We also discuss the verge’s review of the Lumia 900 Robb says that the rebuttal was worse than the original review Chris says that Joshua’s comments did not sound sincere but rather an after thought Chris explains why he feel some of his points were not valid Other topics we cover AOL sells patents to Microsoft Everybody should be moving to cloud storage AT&T unlocking iPhones for users Picks of the Week Instagram for Androd (photo sharing app)Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Motorola Surfboard Modem (All in one cable modem)Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts This week we have Alec Suanders from RIM and he takes a few minutes to introduce himself Alec discusses many developer options for porting and creating apps for BlackBerry 10 Alec covers options developers have including the Android App Player Rod asks if Amazon could put there app store on a Playbook Robb asks what is BlackBerry doing to get more flagship apps on the Alec explains how RIM is structured to get these apps onboard. Rod asks how did rim respond to developer criticism about the platform Alec explains the steps he took to not only address developer complaints but also lure in more developers Alec also covers BlackBerry Appworld BlackBerry Mobile Fusion BlackBerry 10 Jam and more… Alec explains how RIM is structured to get these apps onboard. Picks of the Week Twitter for BlackBerry and Google Current Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Zinio for BlackBerry Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) WP Enthusiast for WP7 (Windows Phone News App) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview) BlackBerry (Navigation App for BlackBerry)Alec Saunders (BlackBerry)

SHOW TOPICS Rod jumps right in and wants to know which Windows Phone Chris is getting Chris is mulling over which new Windows Phone to get the Lumia 900 or Titan 2 Rod thinks Chris should go with the Lumia 900 Robb thinks Chris is getting both BlueStacks Android App player went Beta today Chris likes the BlueStacks app but had an issue on Windows 8 Rod talks about how this app can help different people Robb is wondering how smooth the apps will run We talk about Google Drive rumors Rod is hoping that the rumored 1GB space is wrong Robb reminds us that DropBox has more space Robb talks about the Women that fell of the pier while texting Robb explains how the woman fell off the pier Rod says this is why he does not text and drive Robb says people should really use their voice commands Chris talks about the Smoked By Windows Phone controversy Chris lays out what the controversy was and why he thinks it was silly Rod thinks that the promos has run its course Picks of the Week Angry Birds Space, Android Angry in Space, iOS Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Lumin Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) PressReader for Windows Phone (Newspaper Reader App)Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

SHOW TOPICS We Talk about the new iPad 3 Rod said he was surprised that there were no lines Chris says the star of the show was AT&T’s LTE Speeds Robb says that the screen is nice but the iPad 2 is still a good option Rod and Chris argue about Playlists vs. Scrobbling Rod feels that playlists are old and no longer useful Chris says that Playlists are better than having an algorithm create a list for you Robb agrees with Chris that certain songs at a certain time is better than random order Chris says the Xbox 720 rumors are false Chris says that there will be no new Xbox announcement at E3 this year Robb says that he heard that there will be no disc drive Rod agrees that it may not be a bad idea PayPal announced some new features coming out Chris says that there new digital wallet is exciting Rod agrees that their new payment options is smart Robb talks about there new Square competitor Picks of the Week World of Goo Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Zinio for the Playbook and Corsair 120 GB SSD Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) SkyRim (Xbox 360 Game) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Episode #108 of the SMRPodcast, Vote For Robb, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week on the show we talk a little more about the iPad 3 and who is getting one, and also the usability of the Windows 8 UI. AT&T has sent us a Galaxy note and we have a few thoughts on the gigantic device. Finally we have to talk about Yahoo suing Facebook and some more Anti-trust investigations. Show Details Recorded: March 13th, 2012 Published: March 14th, 2012 Duration: 01hr 11min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigcashley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts It was a slow news week this week Rod was hanging with Allison last week We are still wondering when Rod is getting his iPad Rod admits he almost ordered one but got distracted Robb says he still may hold off a few months Chris mentions that he and Rod will be checking them out with AT&T on Friday We talk about the usability of the new Windows 8 UI Rod feels the UI is really more touch than desktop Chris says that Rid is basing his opinion on the wrong data Robb finally installed Windows 8 and agrees with Rod Chris is wondering if a locked boot loader for Windows 8 Arm Tablets are a big deal Robb says that this is not a big deal and the majority of people will not care Rod feel that this will only cause a swell of hackers and that will help the platform Chris can’t believe the lever of outrage over this We talk about the Samsung Galaxy Note Chris loves the device and thinks Robb should get one Rod says he feels weird holding it to his face Robb is asking for Verizon to get a version Picks of the Week Pixlr-o-matic (Photo App For Android)Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Quick Sale (iPhone Billing App)Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) USB Wall Outlet (Wall receptacle with USB ports) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts We are recording early because Robb is travelling Rod brings up one of his flying horror stories Robb has been tinkering with his playbook Rod is wondering if Robb has been having issues on Playbook 2.0 Robb says that he is using his playbook less because the lack of apps Chris is wondering what are some basic apps the playbook is missing We talk about Apple hitting 25 billion app downloads Rod wants to know if this will change the way people buy apps on computers Robb says that people will still want to install full apps Chris explains how Windows 8 will work with apps Did Google Invade a person’s privacy Rod brings up a story where a man was caught in a Google street view image Chris says that Google definitely did not do the right thing Robb says that he had no expectation of privacy Will an Apple deal to stream TV Shows ala-carte hurt the cable companies? Chris says that it would definitely hurt them Rod wants to know if a more intuitive guide would be an incentive Robb says this is a way to cut the cable We all agree that this option would be better for the consumer Picks of the Week Roku Remote App (Remote Control App)Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) QFolio (Stock App) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Windows 8 Consumer Preview (Windows 8 Beta) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)