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  • VoIP, phweet

    One Phweet Conversation Over AirCell

    08.21.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 2 Comments

    They said it couldn’t be done. AirCell said they would block calls from aircraft. What and who flys and tweets at 35000ft? @Andy Abramson tweeted a little while ago breaking the news that you can talk now on AirCell using Phweet. AirCell had recently announced that WiFi would soon be on all aircraft [...]

    They said it couldn’t be done. AirCell said they would block calls from aircraft. What and who flys and tweets at 35000ft? @Andy Abramson tweeted a little while ago breaking the news that you can talk now on AirCell using Phweet. AirCell had recently announced that WiFi would soon be on all [...]

  • general, iphone, phweet, twitter

    I am not a number! I am @stuarthenshall a Twittername

    08.14.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 2 Comments

    I sympathize with Stephanie Booth today. She’s one of the lucky one’s that’s learned that Twitter on the mobile via SMS is ‘instantaneous”, “current” and keeps you abreast in real-time. Here’s a pictorial example of how I see it on my iPhone. Note it looks like a stream just like a Twitter page.

    Note I’ve bolded [...]

    I sympathize with Stephanie Booth today. She’s one of the lucky one’s that’s learned that Twitter on the mobile via SMS is ‘instantaneous”, “current” and keeps you abreast in real-time. Here’s a pictorial example of how I see it on my iPhone. Note it looks like a stream just like a Twitter page.

    Note I’ve bolded [...]

  • phweet

    Why Phweet?

    07.30.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 1 Comment

    Have you ever wished you could just Talk to your Twitter friend?
    Have you ever wanted to spontaneously set up a Conference Call with your Twitter friends?
    Have you ever felt irritated that you have to turn on a separate client to accept a Call?

    Phweet lets you accept calls with one click from your Twitter page or [...]

    Have you ever wished you could just Talk to your Twitter friend?
    Have you ever wanted to spontaneously set up a Conference Call with your Twitter friends?
    Have you ever felt irritated that you have to turn on a separate client to accept a Call?

    Phweet lets you accept calls with one click from your Twitter page or [...]

  • Mobility, VoIP, Wireless

    Truphone Gets an Upgrade - Dial and Save

    05.28.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 2 Comments

    Truphone moved one step further forward today with a major upgrade that effectively puts Jajah Direct type capabilities onto the mobile without you having to remember all those local numbers. In fact perhaps that’s a simple way to explain it. Imagine an invisible Jajah, something that just exists in the software. The software manages all [...]

    Truphone moved one step further forward today with a major upgrade that effectively puts Jajah Direct type capabilities onto the mobile without you having to remember all those local numbers. In fact perhaps that’s a simple way to explain it. Imagine an invisible Jajah, something that just exists in the software. The software manages all [...]

  • Accelerating Innovation, VoIP

    Surf the Channel - Change Behavior No Cable TV

    05.22.08 | Stuart | Permalink | Comment?

    Dan York cannot give up his landline. For many of the same reasons I’ve not given up on mine. Luca says do it. I think there is more to this trade-off than just the landline. Dan or Luca haven’t talked about their Cable TV or digital entertainment costs. I think they are quickly merging with [...]

    Dan York cannot give up his landline. For many of the same reasons I’ve not given up on mine. Luca says do it. I think there is more to this trade-off than just the landline. Dan or Luca haven’t talked about their Cable TV or digital entertainment costs. I think they are quickly merging with [...]

  • Accelerating Innovation, Scenarios & Futures, VoIP, iphone

    iPod vTouch - September 2008?

    05.14.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 6 Comments

    I’m keep hearing about the technology; WiMax vs 3G vs WiMax, Skype or SIP etc. Andy wrote a post suggesting that Video would be a key component defining what next in IP communications. That’s getting closer to why it might matter. There are comments here, here, here, and here. None of these really tell me [...]

    I’m keep hearing about the technology; WiMax vs 3G vs WiMax, Skype or SIP etc. Andy wrote a post suggesting that Video would be a key component defining what next in IP communications. That’s getting closer to why it might matter. There are comments here, here, here, and here. None of these really tell me [...]

  • Mobility, VoIP, iphone

    Fring - the All in One iPhone App

    04.15.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 5 Comments

    I’ve been reading the hype today about the first iPhone VoIP app. Fring Beta iPhone launched today. What we read is all wow wow. What we have is a Fring beta on an unsupported platform that works and still needs work. I’m impressed and not impressed at the same time. As a proof of [...]

    I’ve been reading the hype today about the first iPhone VoIP app. Fring Beta iPhone launched today. What we read is all wow wow. What we have is a Fring beta on an unsupported platform that works and still needs work. I’m impressed and not impressed at the same time. As a proof of [...]

  • VoIP

    What’s Mobivox Really Listening For?

    03.12.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 1 Comment

    Nitzan Shaer from Mobivox a company I’ve written about before does “calling by name”. So it’s nice to learn something new and glimpse into the model of how they tune their IVR - voice recognition. Turns out they listen to more than just me saying your name.
    He starts with a story that brings [...]

    Nitzan Shaer from Mobivox a company I’ve written about before does “calling by name”. So it’s nice to learn something new and glimpse into the model of how they tune their IVR - voice recognition. Turns out they listen to more than just me saying your name.
    He starts with a story that brings [...]

  • general

    eComm Misc Morning Notes.

    03.12.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 2 Comments

    Blaine Cook Lead Architect at Twitter. This is a talk about “YOU”.
    140 characters.. keeps things constrained. It’s usable and fun because it has a simple interface. Nice fun slides. API traffic is 3 to 4 times larger than page views.
    Irv Shapiro “IfByPhone” - Phone Mashups… How do we do it… Phone Mashups combine Data from [...]

    Blaine Cook Lead Architect at Twitter. This is a talk about “YOU”.
    140 characters.. keeps things constrained. It’s usable and fun because it has a simple interface. Nice fun slides. API traffic is 3 to 4 times larger than page views.
    Irv Shapiro “IfByPhone” - Phone Mashups… How do we do it… Phone Mashups combine Data from [...]

  • VoIP

    eComm opens with Jonathan Christensen

    03.12.08 | Stuart | Permalink | Comment?

    I’m at eComm, I’ll be reporting some observations and comments. I’ve already met lots of familiar faces; its one of those conferences that is about relationships. There’s a good crowd a full room behind me.
    First up is Jonathan Christensen from Skype. Not sure if it is his task or preference. He’s started by reviewing the [...]

    I’m at eComm, I’ll be reporting some observations and comments. I’ve already met lots of familiar faces; its one of those conferences that is about relationships. There’s a good crowd a full room behind me.
    First up is Jonathan Christensen from Skype. Not sure if it is his task or preference. He’s started by reviewing the [...]

  • Knowledge Innovation, Mobility, Scenarios & Futures, Strategic Foresight, VoIP

    What’s Your iPhone Strategy? Speculation or Prediction

    03.07.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 1 Comment

    A few years ago the strategy question for anyone in and around communications was “What’s your Skype strategy?”. Last year just after the Facebook API was launched it was common practice to ask: “What’s your Facebook strategy?“. Today, you need answers to “What’s your iPhone strategy?”.

    I’ve got a few friends which I’ve passionately talked [...]

    A few years ago the strategy question for anyone in and around communications was “What’s your Skype strategy?”. Last year just after the Facebook API was launched it was common practice to ask: “What’s your Facebook strategy?“. Today, you need answers to “What’s your iPhone strategy?”.

    I’ve got a few friends which I’ve passionately talked [...]

  • Skype Journal, VoIP, Wireless

    eComm - rethinking the thinking -

    03.05.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 2 Comments

    I’m looking forward to eComm on March 12 to 14. Although I had to wonder about “radical innovation” tied to Skype, Google and Ribbit.
    eComm™ is a brand new telecom event for those interested in radical innovation and seizing the next opportunity wave. Skype will open day one, Google day two and Ribbit day three. [...]

    I’m looking forward to eComm on March 12 to 14. Although I had to wonder about “radical innovation” tied to Skype, Google and Ribbit.
    eComm™ is a brand new telecom event for those interested in radical innovation and seizing the next opportunity wave. Skype will open day one, Google day two and Ribbit day three. [...]

  • VoIP

    Iotum - Facebook’s Global Free Conferencing App

    02.27.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 1 Comment

    Alec Saunders has been writing in the VoIP space now for as long as I can remember. He’s also seen his company Iotum go through a number of iterations. So its interesting today to see how a group of small VoIP companies Truphone, Abbeynet can collaborate to provide a product that none of them could [...]

    Alec Saunders has been writing in the VoIP space now for as long as I can remember. He’s also seen his company Iotum go through a number of iterations. So its interesting today to see how a group of small VoIP companies Truphone, Abbeynet can collaborate to provide a product that none of them could [...]

  • Social Networks, Trust, VoIP

    Jaxtr Breaches My Privacy and Maybe Millions More.

    02.26.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 4 Comments

    Dear Jaxtr,
    Because I read Gigaom and follow VoIP I just learned that you Jaxtr breached my privacy. You added me to the new beta Cafe Jaxtr without my permission. Even exposing my real name and showing me on other peoples contact pages as I tried to click and understand what you were trying to do. [...]

    Dear Jaxtr,
    Because I read Gigaom and follow VoIP I just learned that you Jaxtr breached my privacy. You added me to the new beta Cafe Jaxtr without my permission. Even exposing my real name and showing me on other peoples contact pages as I tried to click and understand what you were trying to do. [...]

  • Accelerating Innovation, Skype Journal, VoIP

    VoIP 2008 Dawn of a New Year - Belated Post

    02.20.08 | Stuart | Permalink | Comment?

    I wrote the post below after finding I was listed as one of the top 25 VoIP bloggers in 2007. Then my recent blogging performance has been appalling and dropped me off the map. From time to time I just get blogger block and I’m trying to get back! I also write many things [...]

    I wrote the post below after finding I was listed as one of the top 25 VoIP bloggers in 2007. Then my recent blogging performance has been appalling and dropped me off the map. From time to time I just get blogger block and I’m trying to get back! I also write many things [...]

  • Digital Identity, Mobility, Skype Journal, VoIP

    Mobivox - “Connecting You and Me by Name”

    02.19.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 3 Comments

    A few years ago I went to CES2005 in search of new VoIP products. At the time I came across VoxLib a product that could make and receive Skype calls on a normal home phone. When you picked up the phone you got VoxGirl who asked… who would you like to call. There were many [...]

    A few years ago I went to CES2005 in search of new VoIP products. At the time I came across VoxLib a product that could make and receive Skype calls on a normal home phone. When you picked up the phone you got VoxGirl who asked… who would you like to call. There were many [...]

  • Mobility, Wireless

    Nokia N81 8GB - Complex Decisions

    12.17.07 | Stuart | Permalink | 1 Comment

    I received this gorgeous package about two weeks ago from Andy Abramson. It contained the latest Nokia N-81 8GB music phone. It’s really gorgeous. It has a deep shiney black finish and closed could almost be mistaken for an iPod. I really can’t review this phone without referring to both iPhones and the Nokia N95 [...]

    I received this gorgeous package about two weeks ago from Andy Abramson. It contained the latest Nokia N-81 8GB music phone. It’s really gorgeous. It has a deep shiney black finish and closed could almost be mistaken for an iPod. I really can’t review this phone without referring to both iPhones and the Nokia N95 [...]

  • Mobility, VoIP, Wireless

    Italian Mobile Plan Insight

    12.12.07 | Stuart | Permalink | Comment?

    Blogs, Skype and Facebook help people find each other. I had a nice lunch today with Luca Filigheddu who’s a leading proponent of VoIP in Italy. He’s been on a learning mission for the last three weeks in the Valley. So we talked VoIP, Wi-Fi mobiles and about our phones. He also shared with me [...]

    Blogs, Skype and Facebook help people find each other. I had a nice lunch today with Luca Filigheddu who’s a leading proponent of VoIP in Italy. He’s been on a learning mission for the last three weeks in the Valley. So we talked VoIP, Wi-Fi mobiles and about our phones. He also shared with me [...]

  • Mobility, VoIP

    Stalked by your Mobile

    10.09.07 | Stuart | Permalink | Comment?

    Jeremy writes an excellent post on Jaiku’s purchase by Google. Stowe noted it’s ramifications for telephony and others being blindsided (I agree with this and Google is being underestimated). Aswath takes another angle in referring to OAuth. Identity is certainly in the mix. I’ll only be happy when it is under my control; networked, searched [...]

    Jeremy writes an excellent post on Jaiku’s purchase by Google. Stowe noted it’s ramifications for telephony and others being blindsided (I agree with this and Google is being underestimated). Aswath takes another angle in referring to OAuth. Identity is certainly in the mix. I’ll only be happy when it is under my control; networked, searched [...]