Schmidt: Google to ‘Do More’ With Apple 

8 Mar


Speaking at a technology conference in San Francisco, Google CEO Eric Schmidt confirmed that his company is collaborating with Apple on several more projects. His comments were in response to a question about rumors that the companies are codeveloping a tablet-style computer. Schmidt neither confirmed or denied that an Apple/Google tablet computer is in the works.

Is the Google Phone Real? 
Heres a detailed post (widely picked up) by Simeon Simeonov about Google developing a mobile phone. Heres the reported strategy: Apparently, Google is planning to build distribution relationships with multiple carriers by allowing them to minimize subscription and marketing costs. In other words, Google will market the phone online and carriers will fulfill. How fast can […]

Motorola Rebuffs Icahn Board Bid 
Motorola’s board of directors is urging shareholders to be wary of supporting an effort by billionaire investor Carl Icahn to secure a seat on the company’s board. Motorola filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday setting the date for its annual shareholder meeting for May 7. In the notice, the board mentioned Icahn’s interest in being elected.

Hot Forum Topic – iPhone Pre-order Projections 
Today TMO readers are speculating on when Apple and Cingular, now AT&T, will be able to offer iPhone pre-order sales, and what impact that will have on Apple stock values

Westport firm’s magazine draws industry leaders 
A Westport public relations firm’s magazine continues to impress players in the business world with its ability to attract leading corporate innovators.