Episode # of the SMRpodcast, Chicken Wings And Beer Part 3, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week finds Rod away on business so Robb and Chris take over the show. We talk about Brandon Watson leaving Microsoft and whether he leaves a void. We also talk about RIM losing a huge supporter of the BlackBerry platform. Robb and Chris also have some comments on the SuperBowl and a few Xbox games. Finally we talk about a surprising revelation of Apple’s revenue source and the new DROID 4.

Show Details

• Recorded: February 7th, 2012
• Published: February 8th, 2012
• Duration: 01hr 11min 00sec

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Opening Thoughts

• Robb asks Chris about Rod missing the show
• Chris has a few complaints about Rod’s timing
• Chris talks about his love of Gears of War 3
• Robb has been playing Space Marines

Robb asks Chris about the Big Microsoft News Last week

• Chris talks about Brandon Watson Leaving Microsoft
• Robb says once Brandon gets settled, hopefully he will come back on the show
• Robb wants to know if there will a huge impact
• Chris says you cannot replace that talent

Robb Talks About Halliburton switching to iPhone

• Robb says that this is devastating news for RIM
• Robb also points out why they are switching
• Chris says that the effect will also affect RIM on their server side business

We talk about the SuperBowl and the commercials

• Robb picks his best commercial of 2012
• Chris talks about his favorite commercial 2012
• Robb picks his number one Superbowl commercial of all time
• Chris talks about his number one SuperBowl commercial of all time

Allison from the NosillaCast Podcast sends us some information on Apple

• Both of us can’t believe the chart that she sent us
• We talk about Apple’s number one source of income
• We also talk about where software falls in Apple’s business

Chris Talks about the leaked Windows Phone 8 information

• Chris lays out all the features that are expected in Windows Phone 8
• Robb can see where Microsoft is headed with Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8

Picks of the Week

• Rdio for Android (Music Streaming App ) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
• iHome Portable Speakers (Portable Speakers) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Episode #102 of the SMRpodcast, Number One Somewhere, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week Rod seeks out to get some vindication against Robb in what turns out to be a very funny moment. We talk about Rod switching back to iPhone because of Android reboot issues and Robb has a solid plan to help RIM get back on track. Finally Chris points out some solid Windows Phone news from the last week including Brandon Watson setting people straight.

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• Recorded: January 31st, 2012
• Published: February 1st, 2012
• Duration: 01hr 09min 00sec

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Opening Thoughts

• Rod points out that Robb could have been mistaken about his tablet travel intentions
• Robb defends himself by pointing out Rod may have incorecty inferred is intentions
• Chris sits back and laughs

We talk about Rod’s reboot issue on his Galaxy Nexus

• Rod switched back to iPhone because his Galaxy Nexus kept rebooting
• Robb says Rod just has bad luck with phones
• Chris is wondering if Google reader reboots too

We get into a conversation about return policies for carriers

• Rod said he was forced to return the phone because there was two days left on the return policy
• Chris says he hates that carriers use that policy
• Robb explains why they use that method for returning devices

Robb points out that RIM should be working on deal with Amazon

• Robb feels that an Amazon deal would help give app credibility to their platform
• Rod says that they should make the deal before Amazon does it without them
• Chris says he has no faith that RIM can right their ship

We discuss Microsoft and Windows Phone news

• Chris brings up another reason why Brandon Watson is great for Windows Phone
• Rod is happy to hear that Barnes and Noble lost their suit against Microsoft

Mentioned Links

Blake Griffin Dunk

Picks of the Week

• Formspring (Android Social App) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
• Snapseed (iPhone Photo App) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
• Man Up / Lost Phone Screen (WP7 apps Man up Button / Lost Phone return info) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Episode #101 of the SMRpodcast, Finger In The Light Socket, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. In this episode we talk about RIM’s CEO shake up and Rod’s back from vacation. Someone broke the ruled to the tablet travel challenge. We also talk about Nokia’s Windows Phone sales numbers and Rod has a pet peeve about the Galaxy Nexus.

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• Recorded: January 24th, 2012
• Published: January 25th, 2012
• Duration: 01hr 18min 30sec

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Opening Thoughts

• We jump right into RIM’s CEO shake up
• Rod says the new CEO has already made the wrong statements
• Robb says that the stock prices are taking a hit
• Chris says it’s still time for RIM to adopt Windows Phone

We talk about Rod’s vacation and travelling with just a tablet

• Rod says the iPad really slowed down his productivity
• Robb switched to his laptop because he saw the same problem
• Chris talks about travelling with just the Acer Iconia

Chris Had a debate on another site about a Windows Phone review

• Chris took issue with the reviewer missing a few features
• Robb says that is difficult to separate what you are used to in a review
• Rod points out an issue with a complaint about screen resolution

Nokia already accounting for almost half of the Windows Phones

• Chris says that it is not surprising but good for Nokia
• Robb says it makes sense as this is the only Phone they are pushing
• Rod agrees with Robb

Rod talks about some intuitive features of the iPhone vs. the Galaxy Nexus

• Rod points out some subtle things that make the experience on an iPhone better than Android
• Robb is wondering if any phone will make Rod Happy

Mentioned Links

Classical Violinist Playing Nokia Ringtone

Picks of the Week

• Evi for Android and iOS Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
• Ready Player 1 / Amazon Price Checker Android Windows Phone iPhone (Book / Amazon App )Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
• Tap the Birds (WP7 Game) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)

Episode #100 of the SMRpodcast, Corporate Ego, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week features Kevin Wheeler from wingadgetnews.com and Andrew Zarian from the Guys From Queens Network. This week we talk heavily about RIM being up for purchase again and who should buy them. We also cover the Windows Phone and Sprint saga and Ice Cream Sandwich on devices.

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• Recorded: January 17th 2012
• Published: January 18th, 2012
• Duration: 01hr 12min 00sec

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• Chris Ashley @bigcashley
• Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood
• Brent Harman @jbharman
• Kevin Wheeler @wheelerk2011
• Andrew Zarian @andrewzarian

SHOW TOPICS

Opening Thoughts

• We welcome Andrew Zarian from the Guys From Queens network
• We also welcome new wingadgernews.com writer Kevin Wheeler
• This is episode 100 and Rod is on vacation.

We talk about RIM being up for sale

• Robb lets us know that RIM wants Samsung to buy them
• Brent tells us RIM’s stock price
• Kevin feels adopting an operating system is a better move for RIM
• Andrew feels they should have bought WebOS when they had the chance
• Chris agrees with Kevin

We discuss Jerry Yang Leaving Yahoo

• Brent feels Yahoo Never kept their properties up to date
• Andrew is surprised that Yahoo has survived this long
• Chris is not a fan of any of their properties
• Robb says he still uses Yahoo Finance

We Talk about the power carriers have

• Andrew is waiting for Verizon to get more Windows Phones
• Robb explains the culture of buying phones in the States vs. Europe
• Brent feels that we lose with paying full price with phones because contracts are the same price
• Chris feels this is the carriers end game to keep customers stuck
• Kevin points out that carriers just don’t want to give up control

The Windows Phone, Sprint, and Verizon snub saga continues

• Chris points out that Verizon may have gotten their feelings hurt
• Robb feels Verizon has the upper hand
• Kevin Points out Sprints excuse of not taking a chance on Windows Phone
• Robb points out that Verizon can charge a premium for their Android phones

Picks of the Week

• SocialCam (Android App)Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
• HaxSync BitCasa (Android App / Unlimited Cloud Storage) Brent Harman (SimpleMobileReview)
• Pictionary Draw (Windows Phone App) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)
• Wikipedia Offline (Offline Wikipedia Install) Andrew Zarian (Guys From Queens)
• Add to Contacts (Windows Phone App) Kevin Wheeler (WinGadgetNews)

Episode #99 of the SMRpodcast, All About CES, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week we have are talking about CES and all the cool gadgets and phones that have been announced and not announced so far. The big conversations are around the new LTE Windows Phones and Android Phones. And Robb and Chris are starting a movement.

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• Recorded: January 11th, 2012
• Published: January 12th, 2012
• Duration: 01hr 14min 00sec

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Opening Thoughts

• Rod is pretty much shut down and ready for Vacation
• Allison Sheridan leaves a funny story about her and Verizon

CES is this week and there were some big announcements

• Robb said there were many new TV’s announced
• Rod says he really likes the OLED and the new Samsung with DirecTV built in
• Chris points out that the Samsung has 5 tuners on it

AT&T is getting two new LTE Phones

• Chris talks about the new HTC Titan II and the Lumia 900
• Robb is asking if we will see some marketing behind these phones
• Rod says the marketing needs to happen yesterday

BlackBerry devices are having batter issues

• Robb discuses a new battery issue with the BlackBerry
• Rod can’t wait to tease Allison about her phone

We talk about Voice to text On the New Galaxy Nexus

• Rod talks about the video he posted showing the different voice systems on Android
• Robb points out how one is really good and the other not as good
• Chris talks about the mini competition he and Rod had between Android and Windows Phone

Picks of the Week

• Drag and Go For Android () Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
• iTimelapse Pro ( Time lapse Video Recordin )Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
• GSI USB Cradle ( Dock for HTC Titan )Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Episode #98 of the SMRpodcast, Kiss The Ring, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This is the first episode of the new year and we pick up right were we left off with all the laughs you can handle. This weeks episode we talk about RIM possibly replacing their CEOs and what they can do to save 2012. We also talk about the beef between Verizon and Windows Phone 7 and Rod gives us his early impressions of his new Android Phone.

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• Recorded:January 3rd, 2012
• Published:January 4th, 2012
• Duration: 01hr 12min 00sec

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Opening Thoughts

• Rod is getting closer to cutting the cable
• Chris points out some of the flaws in his mindset
• Robb is also interested to see how if he could drop the cable company

We discuss RIM possible replacing the CEO’s

• Rod asks Robb his opinion of replacing the CEO’s
• Robb gives his thoughts and wonders how it got this bad

We discuss what can be done to salvage 2012 for TIM

• Robb says they should be talking to Amazon
• Rod wonders why can’t the go with Android
• Chris says they should still adopt Windows Phone 7

Why is Verizon uninterested in Windows Phone 7

• Chris is very annoyed with Verizon not getting a new LTE phone
• Robb says it is for Microsoft to convince Verizon to carry the Device
• Rod questions weather a plan for Microsoft to invest in AT&T would work

Rod Talks about his new Android Phone

• Robb wants to know Rod’s early impressions
• Rod says although the new ICS interface is nicer it is still and Android Phone
• Rod also talks about the voice commands on the device
• Chris is  wondering how long before the phone is in water

Picks of the Week

• Voxer Android iOS (Cross Platform Chat App) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
• Action Movie FX for iOS (Hollywood Effects to your videos) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
• OneNote Mobile on WP7 (Office Mobile) (Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview / WinGadgetNews)

Episode #97 of the SMRpodcast, More RIM Bashing, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week we start with a message from our friend Allison Sheridan regarding Barnes and Noble’s latest Nook change. We also talk about a strange conversation from a T-Mobile rep that Robb witnessed. Finally we get into the latest tech news from RIM, Microsoft and a big Apple discussion.

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• Recorded: December 20th, 2011
• Published: December 21st, 2011
• Duration: 01hr 24min 00sec

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Opening Thoughts

• Robb had a rough night on the basketball court
• We do mention that this is the last show of 2011
• Allison Sheridan from the Nosilla Podcast drops us a line
• Robb tells a story of a T-mobile visit

We talk about the Barnes and Noble removing Side loading of apps

• Chris says that they may be ignoring a large portion of their fans
• Brent thinks that Amazon MAY do the same thing
• Robb agrees that they may be hurting themselves against Amazon

We talk about the latest RIM missteps

• Robb says that they are just doing everything wrong
• Rod says that the CEOs are not idiots
• Brent agrees with Robb
• Chris suggests that they adopt Windows Phone 7 again

Should RIM adopt another ecosystem

• Rod agrees  that they need a new platform and suggests Amazon
• Chris thinks the should go with Windows Phone
• Robb agrees with Amazon
• Brent also agrees that they need an ecosystem

Chris brings up a new HTC Lte Windows Phone rumor

Picks of the Week

• Google Currents (Magazine App) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
• Wireless Speed wheel for Xbox (Xbox 360 accessory)  Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
• Xbox 360 with Kinect Bundle (Amazon deal) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)
• WordPress for Android (Android WordPress App) (SimpleMobileReview)
• Waze Chris Dutra (The Midtown Raleigh Show)

Episode #96 of the SMRpodcast, Mary Jo Foley Comes to the SMRPodcast, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week we have a very special guess with Mary Jo Foley from AllAboutMicrosoft.com comes by and hangs out with us. We quickly dive into Microsoft’s iOS and Windows Phone app releases that have been polarizing fans. We also talk about Verizon vs. Google, Robb lets us know why he dislikes AT&T the future of Windows 8 tablets.

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• Recorded: December 13th, 2011
• Published: December 14th, 2011
• Duration: 01hr 15min 00sec

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• Rod Simmons @RodSimmons
• Chris Ashley @bigcashley
• Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood
• Brent Harman @jbharman

Special Guest:

• Mary Jo Foley @maryjofoley

SHOW TOPICS

Opening Thoughts

• We welcome Mary Jo Foley to the Show

Microsoft releases apps to both Windows Phone And iOS

• Chris says he as no Idea why people are upset about it
• Mary Jo points out that cross platform apps are better for Microsoft’s image.
• Rod is wondering where are the Android versions
• Brent says that he may have to stop using OneNote

Why is Verizon leaving Google Wallet off of the Galaxy Nexus

• Rod said Google pointed out a security issue with the way Goggle wallet stores info
• Chris says that Verizon is just being dirty
• Robb says that Google wallet has no chance of being on the Galaxy Nexus
• Mary Jo agrees with Chris and has no faith in Verizon

Robb asks Mary Jo is there any update on a Lte Verizon Windows Phone 7 device

• Mary Jo lays out the rumored launch plan from Nokia
• She also talks about the possible time frame for the launch
• Robb maintains that he wants to try out the platform

We talk about Microsoft’s tablet strategy for next year

• Mary Jo lets us know that the ARM based tablets may not run traditional Windows Apps
• Chris agrees that hurts a big differentiator for Microsoft
• Brent agrees with Mary Jo that tablets and pc’s are different

Other Topics Covered

• Windows Phone Leadership Change
• HP WebOS goes Open Source
• Lync Mobile Client Released

Picks of the Week

• (Open Source Apps in Windows 8 App Store) Mary Jo Foley (All About Microsoft)
• (Join.me)Brent Harman (SimpleMobileReview)
• (What’s App Messenger) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
• (Pinterest) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
• DomainsOntheFly / m.getglue.com (WP7 Domain Name App /GetGlue Mobile Site) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Episode #95 of the SMRpodcast, Begging For Apps, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week we get into the RIM Executives fiasco where they caused a plane to turn around. We also get into the iPad Vs. Kindle Fire and the Verizon ultimatum about Windows Phone 7.

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• Recorded: December 6th, 2011
• Published: December 7th, 2011
• Duration: 01hr 15min 00sec

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Opening Thoughts

• Rod asks Robb to what is going on with the RIM executives
• Robb says they should be fired for embarrassing the company

Will the Kindle Fire help with the sales of the iPad

• Rod brings up a story where they think people will upgrade from the Fire to iPad
• Chris says that this is nonsense as there is no direct reason to do so
• Robb points out that people who want the iPad will go and get them
• Rod agrees that this story does not make sense

We talk about Verizon’s LTE Statement to Microsoft

• Chris is wondering why they made such a public statement about their ultimatum
• Rod says they had to do it because customers are complaining about the lack of WP7 devices
• Robb says unfortunately for Microsoft the need Verizon more that Verizon needs Windows Phone

We talk about the EU antitrust probe into Apple

• Chris says that he is not sure about the EU and their probes
• Rod says they absolutely should investigate
• Robb is not sure that there is any anti-trust violation

We talk about the possibility of AT&T slowing down the Network Speeds for Windows Phone 7

• Chris brings up the fact that users are complaining that speeds are not the same as Android devices
• Rod says that there are many factors that could be the explanation

Picks of the Week

• 10 Android Apps for 10 Cents (Android App Sale) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
• Flow (Amazon Product search app) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
• Xbox Companion App (WP7 Xbox App)Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Episode #94 of the SMRpodcast, It Is Like Sifting Through Sewage, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week we talk Football antics and Thanksgiving dinner. The conversation shifts into Blackberry Playbook sales and a nice debate over rooting the Playbook and the security implications. Finally we talk about Microsoft’s phenomenal Xbox sales, Nokia’s press event and their new device.

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• Recorded: November 30th, 2011
• Published: December 1st, 2011
• Duration: 01hr 17min 00sec

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Opening Thoughts

• We talk about some of the Football antics that went on last week
• We also talk about Thanksgiving dinner
• Rod lets us know if he only ate ham last week

What is going on with the Playbook

• Rod brings up RIM lowering the price  of the Playbook again
• Robb says that they may get the same effect as the HP Touchpad
• Robb also says that there may be a root for the Playbook

Does a root of the BlackBerry Playbook spell trouble for RIM’s Security

• Rod says with root access security is compromised
• Robb says that he believes the way email is run on the device there will not be an issue
• Chris agrees with Rod

We talk about tether for iPhone getting pulled out of the App store

• Chris says that he is rooting for tether and team to get their app back in
• Rod says they should just sell it to the jail-breaking community
• Robb says that they can not be surprised that the app got pulled

Microsoft sells over 800,000 Xboxes this weekend

• Robb says Chris almost convinced him to get another Xbox
• Rod says that he was one of those people that got a new one
• Chris says he does not understand how people deal with the crowds
• We also discuss the new rumor of a Nokia 900 device launching next year

Mentioned Links

Chris Thanksgiving Table

Picks of the Week

• World of Goo / Cluzee (Android Apps) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)
• My Smart Hands iOS, Android / Fooducate (Sign Language App / Healthy Eating app) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
• Key Ring (Membership Card app for Windows Phone 7) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)