links for 2008-10-30

An interesting perspective or trend? Could it be that all we need is a 3G modem? Will this trend emerge / grow in emerging markets?

SMS as the gateway to a wide array of sevices.

WOW via Luca SIghtSpeed finds a buyer. Thats cool and congrats to the team there! On video it still does more than Skype. So what does that mean for Skype's valuation 😉 !!!

Does he really get where mobiles are going today? Good points re the industry.

Jim I just don't buy it that it is a killer. Just don't find the argument that gels with me. Yes am an iPhone fan and I'd like to get my hands on a Nokia 5800 Xpress. I don't hanker to test the blackberry however and I'm not sure why. As for apps in the background I think it is overblown. Apple would cure it in one moment by letting you run two or three in the background. Even just one extra. Then you solve your "Chat" issue.