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Friday, January 3rd, 2014
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| 10:40a |
Jolla outsells iPhone, Galaxy S4, high-end Lumias on DNA, Finland http://www.osnews.com/story/27496/Jolla_outsells_iPhone_Galaxy_S4_high-end_Lumias_on_DNA_Finland More good news for Jolla and Sailfish. On the Finnish carrier DNA, the only carrier currently selling the device, Jolla outsold the iPhone 5S, 5C, Galaxy S4, and every Lumia except the 520. Jolla ended up as number five, preceded by the Lumia 520 in fourth place, the Galaxy SIII 4G in third, and two cheap Galaxy phones as two and one. Sales cover the holiday period.
Of course, with Finland having a small population and Jolla having the home team advantage, this isn't exactly representative for, well, anything, but it's still impressive and good news for the young platform. The fact that Jolla outsold the flagships of iOS, Android, and Windows Phone holds promise for the future. On top of that, out of that top five, the Jolla is the most expensive phone (save for perhaps the Galaxy SIII).
I'm curious to see if they'll be able to maintain this momentum. It's not going to be easy. | | 7:44p |
Intel's CES plan: Android and Windows in the same computer http://www.osnews.com/story/27497/Intel_s_CES_plan_Android_and_Windows_in_the_same_computer The PC industry isn't doing so well. Sales have dramatically slumped, despite the industry's efforts to tempt consumers with Windows 8 tablets and transforming touchscreen laptops. But next week, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas may be the launching pad for a new push - a new brand of computer that runs both Windows and Android.
Sources close to the matter tell The Verge that Intel is behind the idea, and that the chipmaker is working with PC manufacturers on a number of new devices that could be announced at the show. Internally known as "Dual OS," Intel's idea is that Android would run inside of Windows using virtualization techniques, so you could have Android and Windows apps side by side without rebooting your machine.
I'm going to make a very daring prediction, that is sure to send ripples across the entire industry: this is not going to turn the tide for the PC. |
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