Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Brent Harman
Recorded: September 5th, 2010
Published: September 6th, 2010
Duration: 1hr 26Min 49Sec

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BlackBerry Ironically names their clamshell phone the “Style”

• Rod Chris and Brent just Rail the U_G_L_Y phone

Apple press event last week

• Rod can’t believe the Netflix Integration is not backwards compatible with older Apple TV
• Brent is disappointed that they did not go with the iPhone 4 Body style for a bigger battery
• Chris actually likes the new iPod Touch

There were a ton of new Android Tablets announced

• Brent goes over all the new tablets and some of the pros and cons
• Chris says that if they are more expensive than the iPads they missed the mark

Microsoft had a few announcements this week

• Chris was excited that Windows Phone 7 went Code Complete last week
• Brent mentions that Bing an Android is actually pretty good
• Rod agrees that battery life on a smartphone just should not be expected

Craigslist pulls adult ads replaces it with “Censored”

• Brent is not sure that they are going to be able to make the censorship argument
• Chris is worried about Senators going after websites

PICKS OF THE WEEK

NASA HD for iPad / Amazon TV shows for .99 cents (iPad App / Cheap Videos ) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)

Horns by Joe Hill / Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill

Awesome Drop for Android / Flipboard for iPad (Online File sharing / Social Website Aggregator ) Brent Harman (SimpleMobileReview)

Logitech Z313 Speaker System ( Desktop Speaker System ) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Opening Song

Beatnuts Watchout Now – Amazon

Special Thanks to Laura Tsaggaris for the Music

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BIO

Laura Tsaggaris is a Pittsburgh, PA native, who now calls Washington, DC home. Laura is currently touring and working in support of her second full-length independent recording, Keep Talking. Tsaggaris has delivers a focused collection of songs peppered with hard-won insight. Her unique writing style, electric stage performance, and glowing national press for this new record serve as proof that Laura Tsaggaris has arrived and is here to stay.

Contact Info

General: info@lauratsaggaris.com

Booking: chris@rottlesound.com

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2. #20 Oops Was That Your Privacy
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Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Robb Dunewood
Recorded: August 29th, 2010
Published: August 30th, 2010
Duration: 1hr 20Min 59Sec

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Google

• Double Standard when it comes to Chrome Security Updates (Kind of Open)
• Google Voice Makes an appearance in GMail
  • WIll Google Voice impact Skype and Skype Unlimited Isn't
• New Google Voice widgets snagged from T-Mobile G2 prototype for Android
• Android Tablets
  • Samsung Galaxy S Tab
    • Samsung Touch Wiz Skin (like HTC Sense)
  • Toshiba Android Tablet (Folio 100)

Research in Motion (RIM)

• Trying to solve security concerns of India with forum
• What is RIM doing to get new customers?
• My Thougts on the BlackBerry Torch 2 weeks in
• Question to Rod and Brent... Is RIM in trouble?
• Buy Mobile Phone hardware and choose your own OS

Apple

• Special Music Event on September 1
• Predictions
  • iPod Touch with dual Camera
  • iTunes with Social Networking (Playlist sharing)
  • iTunes online (To Trump MS Wireless Sync)
  • AppleTV update and new name iTV
  • iPod Touch with data option (think location ads)
  • iPod Touch with GPS (think location ads)
  • $1 Show Rentals
  • NetFlex Added Streaming to iPod Touch and iPhone
  • iPads now shipping within 24 hours of order

Microsoft

• Hotmail getting ActiveSync support on Aug. 30 support for push email, contact, tasks and calendar sync

Picks

Brent

• App 2 SD - help you to move apps to either external or internal storage
• Fast Installer
• The Pedlar Lady of Gushing Cross
  • Pedlar Lady of Gushing Cross in iTunes
  • More about the Book Concept

Robb

Invisible Shield  for Black Torch 9800

Rod

• One the Move widget part of State Farm's Pocket Agent App
• Airblown Inflatable Movie Screen

Special Thanks to Laura Tsaggaris for the Music

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BIO

Laura Tsaggaris is a Pittsburgh, PA native, who now calls Washington, DC home. Laura is currently touring and working in support of her second full-length independent recording, Keep Talking. Tsaggaris has delivers a focused collection of songs peppered with hard-won insight. Her unique writing style, electric stage performance, and glowing national press for this new record serve as proof that Laura Tsaggaris has arrived and is here to stay.

Contact Info

General: info@lauratsaggaris.com

Booking: chris@rottlesound.com

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1. #20 Oops Was That Your Privacy
2. #28 Lies, Damn Lies, & Statistics
3. #29 Steve Believes the Hype

Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Robb Dunewood
Recorded: August 22nd, 2010
Published: August 23rd, 2010
Duration: 1hr 15Min 55Sec

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BlackBerry Torch Sales Numbers

• Robb “Hated it” on the sales numbers
• Rod says that Blackberry is more than one device
• Chris said it got killed in the reviews and that killed the buzz

Apple wins its patents

• Rod is wondering how this is legal (remotely kill jail broken phone)
• Robb says they are going to get sued
• Chris explains why Rod has some strong feelings on stolen stuff

RIAA tries to sneak FM receivers on mobile devices

• Rod says they need to find another way to make money
• Robb says that they need to sell the spectrum for internet
• Chris

Intel buys MacAfee

• Rod is wondering if there will be some Anti Trust issues with any offering from Intel
• Chris says that the idea of having hardware virus protection sounds good
• Robb says that must be the reason they bought MacAfee

Microsoft anounces 60 plus games for Windows Phone 7

• Chris says that Microsoft is not playing any games
• Rod reminds us that he is not a gamer
• Robb is impressed with the amount of games coming out at launch

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Google Maps / Tether for Blackberry (Mapping on Android / Mobile Tethering) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)

Sanyo Eneloop Batteries (Rechargeable Batteries ) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)

Gillette Pro Glide (Keyless Door Deadbolt) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Special Thanks to Laura Tsaggaris for the Music

Download Warning Signs on Amazon

Find out more information about Laura on her Website

BIO

Laura Tsaggaris is a Pittsburgh, PA native, who now calls Washington, DC home. Laura is currently touring and working in support of her second full-length independent recording, Keep Talking. Tsaggaris has delivers a focused collection of songs peppered with hard-won insight. Her unique writing style, electric stage performance, and glowing national press for this new record serve as proof that Laura Tsaggaris has arrived and is here to stay.

Contact Info

General: info@lauratsaggaris.com

Booking: chris@rottlesound.com

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2. #21 Bad Wheels and Touching Screens
3. #31 It’s a Good Thing You’re Injured

Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Brent Harman, Robb Dunewood
Recorded: August 15th, 2010
Published: August 16th, 2010
Duration: 1hr 24Min 6Sec

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Robb bought the BlackBerry Torch

• Robb says the AT&T network is as bad as it has ever been
• Chris tells Robb that different houses have different signals
• Rod starts an argument about the Microcell
• Brent calls Chris a AT&T Fanboy

Is RIM going to have repercussions to BBM for it’s India decision

• Robb says no way in fact it will help them
• Rod says that it will hurt them
• Chris agrees with Robb
• Brent reminds us that no foreign phone calls or messaging is secure

Oracle is Suing Google over Java use in Android

• Rod said that they may be putting a server up in Saudi Arabia
• Robb says that they had to cave to save their stock
• Brent hopes that Oracle loses
• Chris is wondering why Brent is rooting for Oracle

Dell Streak Goes on Sale August 13th

• Rod is wondering when is a phone too big
• Brent says with a Bluetooth no big deal

Google and Verizon’s Internet Deal

• Rod says he doesn’t want to open the door for internet providers
• HP Mistress speaks
• Motorola is building a tablet

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Audible for Android ( Audible Books ) Brent Harman (SimpleMobileReview)

MemoryUp Professional Google Mobile App(Memory Management for Blackberry / Google Mobile App) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)

Portable Power Strip ( Portable Outlets ) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)

Kwikset SmartCode (Keyless Door Deadbolt) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

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1. #20 Oops Was That Your Privacy
2. #30 It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Hurts Me
3. #31 It’s a Good Thing You’re Injured

Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Brent Harman, Robb Dunewood
Recorded: August 8th, 2010
Published: August 9th, 2010
Duration: 1hr 25Min

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Robb and Brent are back

• Robb talks about his vacation
• Brent talks about the wedding
• Chris is disappointed there are no videos of Brent dancing

Reactions to RIM’s press conference

• Robb likes OS 6 not to hot on the phone
• Rod says that the phone may be underpowered
• Chris thinks the DROID has the same processor
• Brent confirms the specs

BlackBerry Messenger banning

• Rod said that they may be putting a server up in Saudi Arabia
• Robb says that they had to cave to save their stock

Is Verizon lying about the DROID and Tethering

• Chris says yes
• Rod says sort of
• Brent says absolutely
• Robb says they wouldn’t lose in court

Quick hits

• Bing Maps looks great
• HP Mistress speaks
• Motorola is building a tablet

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Google Mobile App (Searching on Andorid Phone) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)

FolderOrganizer ( Android Screen Organizer ) Brent Harman (SimpleMobileReview)

Yubi Key ( Multi-Factor authentication ) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)

Neiko Super-Bright LED Flashlight ( Funny Website / eBook Reader ) Chris AshleySimpleMobileReview)

Special Thanks to Laura Tsaggaris for the Music

Download Warning Signs on Amazon

Find out more information about Laura on her Website

BIO

Laura Tsaggaris is a Pittsburgh, PA native, who now calls Washington, DC home. Laura is currently touring and working in support of her second full-length independent recording, Keep Talking. Tsaggaris has delivers a focused collection of songs peppered with hard-won insight. Her unique writing style, electric stage performance, and glowing national press for this new record serve as proof that Laura Tsaggaris has arrived and is here to stay.

Contact Info

General: info@lauratsaggaris.com

Booking: chris@rottlesound.com

Related posts:

1. #22 What’s Nice About It
2. #30 It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Hurts Me
3. #33 Another RIM Job

Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Brent Harman, Robb Dunewood
Recorded: August 1st, 2010
Published: August 2nd, 2010
Duration: 1hr 17Min 44Sec

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Giveaway

We have two Jabra Cruisers to give away. These Bluetooth car kits are awesome speakerphones.

All you have to do is follow SMRPodcast or SimpleMobileRev on Twitter and tweet the following

Win a free #Jabra Cruiser Bluetooth Car Kit from @SimpleMobileRev & @SMRPodcast Winner to be Announced on August 8th Podcast

The winner will be announced on next weeks show!!! Good Luck!

A couple of guys are missing from this weeks show.

• Robb is on a well deserved vacation
• Congratulations to Brent and his family his son is getting married.
• Rod got a new BlackBerry
• Chris says he should have got a cooler phone

RIM has a press conference this week

• Rod thinks they are announcing OS 6
• Chris is wondering if OS 6 is a stop gap or a real competitor
• Rod says it’s the real deal
• Chris brings up Apple’s claim 80% of fortune 100 companies looking at iPhone
• We also discuss the UAE and India going after RIM

Apple’s iPhone 4 has been Jail broken

• Rod mentions a Slide to Jailbreak applications
• Chris likes the new app
• Rod asks Chris if he is going to Jailbreak his wife’s phone

Hackers getting the best of smartphones

• Rod brings up the DEFCON hacks that have targeted Android
• We also discuss the Wallpaper app stealing users data

Amazon launches new Kindle

• Chris says this will get him to buy one finally
• Rod says he has always loved his

Mentioned Links

People of Walmart

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Dinosaurs / BlackBerry 9650 (iPhone app Natural History Collections / Phone) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)

People of Walmart / Kindle WiFi ( Funny Website / eBook Reader ) Chris Ashley SimpleMobileReview)

Special Thanks to Laura Tsaggaris for the Music

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Find out more information about Laura on her Website

BIO

Laura Tsaggaris is a Pittsburgh, PA native, who now calls Washington, DC home. Laura is currently touring and working in support of her second full-length independent recording, Keep Talking. Tsaggaris has delivers a focused collection of songs peppered with hard-won insight. Her unique writing style, electric stage performance, and glowing national press for this new record serve as proof that Laura Tsaggaris has arrived and is here to stay.

Contact Info

General: info@lauratsaggaris.com

Booking: chris@rottlesound.com

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1. #15 Kicked in the Junk
2. #33 Another RIM Job
3. #31 It’s a Good Thing You’re Injured

Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Brent Harman, Robb Dunewood
Recorded: July 25th, 2010
Published: July 26th, 2010
Duration: 1hr 17Min 32Sec

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RIM’s BlackBerry Slider Possibly at AT&T on August 15th

• Rod is wondering if Robb is switching to AT&T
• Robb gives us a predictable answer
• Chris says that RIM should not have upgraded any phones
• Brent tells how NOT to update a BlackBerry

Windows Phone 7 Tech Preview Last week

• Chris is even more excited about what he saw
• Rod admits that the phone is looking good
• Robb is wondering how Microsoft will market Phone 7
• Brent says he wants a Texas size Phone

Apple had some sour grapes this week.

• Rod is wondering does this make Apple look bad
• We all agree that it does
• Brent says that Apple looks lame
• Robb agrees with that and makes it the word of the day

Microsoft slips some news in this week too

• Chris mentions that the ‘”Hubs” on windows phone 7 has more functionality than we first thought
• Rod says that he really likes what he is seeing

Mentioned Links

Apple’s Antennae Videos

Public Enemy Don’t Believe The Hype

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Xobni for BlackBerry / LinkedIn for BlackBerry ( Contac Management /  Business Contacts ) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)

Flipboard for iPad / Fartbomb for Android mobile ( Website Aggregator / Funny Farting App ) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)

AppBrain ( Android app installer ) Brent Harman (SimpleMobileReview)

Jabra Cruiser (Bluetooth Speakerphone) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Special Thanks to Laura Tsaggaris for the

Music

Download Warning Signs on Amazon

Find out more information about Laura on her Website

BIO

Laura Tsaggaris is a Pittsburgh, PA native, who now calls Washington, DC home. Laura is currently touring and working in support of her second full-length independent recording, Keep Talking. Tsaggaris has delivers a focused collection of songs peppered with hard-won insight. Her unique writing style, electric stage performance, and glowing national press for this new record serve as proof that Laura Tsaggaris has arrived and is here to stay.

Contact Info

General: info@lauratsaggaris.com

Booking: chris@rottlesound.com

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1. #27 Droid Does Water Again
2. #33 Another RIM Job
3. #20 Oops Was That Your Privacy

Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Brent Harman, Robb Dunewood
Recorded: July 18th, 2010
Published: July 19th, 2010
Duration: 1hr 30Min 41Sec

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Apple’s press conference for the iPhone 4 issue

• Rod says that Steve Jobs had a very condescending tone during the conference
• Robb goes on the offensive and puts some perspective on Steve’s Blackberry thoughts
• Brent really dissects Steve’s statistics
• Chris thinks that Steve

BlackBerry’s was supposed to have the news this week

• RIM, Nokia, Apple, and Google all bid for Palm
• Robb says that RIM really dropped the ball here
• Rod says he likes some of the features he saw in OS6
• Chris is wondering if RIM is doing too little too late
• Brent mentions that some of his friends didn’t know there was an app store for their BlackBerries

Verizon sold Out of Droid X online

• Rod says that he is no longer considering getting this phone
• Brent explains what the eFuse chip does to the phone
• Robb says that he wouldn’t be surprised if Verizon put the chip on all of their phones

Microsoft slips some news in this week too

• Chris mentions that the '”Hubs” on windows phone 7 has more functionality than we first thought
• Rod says that he really likes what he is seeing

Mentioned Links

Demo of coding on iPhone vs. Windows Phone 7

Convert DVD’s for BlackBerry

Picks of the Week

Drobo / Firefox Home iTunes ( Home NAS Device / Syncs Firefox Favorites ) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)

SwiftKey (Android Keyboard) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Adobe Show / Spider: Bryce Manor HD (iPad)  ( Adobe Flash Mobile Site / iPad Game ) Brent Harman (SimpleMobileReview)

BerryReader / DVDFab ( RSS App /  DVD Ripping Software ) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)

Special Thanks to Laura Tsaggaris for the Music

Download Warning Signs on Amazon

Find out more information about Laura on her Website

BIO

Laura Tsaggaris is a Pittsburgh, PA native, who now calls Washington, DC home. Laura is currently touring and working in support of her second full-length independent recording, Keep Talking. Tsaggaris has delivers a focused collection of songs peppered with hard-won insight. Her unique writing style, electric stage performance, and glowing national press for this new record serve as proof that Laura Tsaggaris has arrived and is here to stay.

Contact Info

General: info@lauratsaggaris.com

Booking: chris@rottlesound.com

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1. #18 GoodBye Skype
2. #20 Oops Was That Your Privacy
3. #31 It’s a Good Thing You’re Injured

Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley Robb Dunewood
Recorded: July 7th, 2010
Published: July 8th, 2010
Duration: 1hr 4min 5sec

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Chris and Rod are on vacation Robb is keeping the lights on at work.

• Rod’s Phone is in the water again
• Chris can’t understand tanning
• Robb agrees with Chris

BlackBerry’s New Phones

• Rod is wondering if the new BlackBerry is a good phone
• Robb says it is but it’s not cool enough

Is the iPhone the best multimedia phone

• Rod says that it is
• Robb says that it is a great music player

Apple and their antennae issue

• Rod explains the two separate signal issues
• Robb says Apple is full of BS on this issue
• Chris can’t believe Apple did not own up to this issue up front.

Verizon has a new Femtocell device

• Rod says that the new version will run data over the Verizon network.
• Chris says that Verizon like AT&T has areas where this device is needed
• Robb says that Verizon will find the way to charge the most money for their device

Picks of the Week

Overboard Waterproof Case ( Water Proof Phone Case)– Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)

Dry Case (Water Proof Phone Case - Rod Simmons

Verizon MIFI ( Mobile Internet) – Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

Chase Mobile App (Banking App with Deposit Capabilities)– Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)

Special Thanks to Laura Tsaggaris for the Music

Download Warning Signs on Amazon

Find out more information about Laura on her Website

BIO

Laura Tsaggaris is a Pittsburgh, PA native, who now calls Washington, DC home. Laura is currently touring and working in support of her second full-length independent recording, Keep Talking. Tsaggaris has delivers a focused collection of songs peppered with hard-won insight. Her unique writing style, electric stage performance, and glowing national press for this new record serve as proof that Laura Tsaggaris has arrived and is here to stay.

Contact Info

General: info@lauratsaggaris.com

Booking: chris@rottlesound.com

Related posts:

1. #21 Bad Wheels and Touching Screens
2. #31 It’s a Good Thing You’re Injured
3. #20 Oops Was That Your Privacy

Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley, Robb Dunewood
Recorded: June 23rd, 2010
Published: June 24th, 2010
Duration: 1hr 17min 09sec

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RIM has it's earnings call today

• Rob says the numbers were great but most of the categories were off
• Rod says they needed to get their new phones out
• Chris says the new phones better be out before Phone 7 hits

Apple has some good news and bad news this week

• Chris is wondering what people will get in a class action lawsuit against Apple
• Robb says the antennae issue is a big deal
• Apple sells 1.7 million phones
• Rod says it is interesting that Congress is looking into Apple and iAds

Microsoft drops the price of the Kin 1 and Kin 2

• Rod says they are a penny on Amazon
• Robb says people want to touch the phone
• Chris is wondering if the phone is in trouble

Microsoft bringing Office to other platforms

• Chris says it is bitter sweet
• Rod says they need keep it in the web and cut Apple out

Mentioned Links

Picks of the Week

USA Today for Android / Lucky Louie Season 1 (News App / DVD Set)- Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)

Connectify (Laptop Internet Sharing) Chris Ashley (SimpleMobileReview)

PrimoCube Battery Charger / Mobile Checkbook (Battery Charger / Checkbook Balance App) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable)

Special Thanks to Laura Tsaggaris for the Music

Download Warning Signs on Amazon

Find out more information about Laura on her Website

BIO

Laura Tsaggaris is a Pittsburgh, PA native, who now calls Washington, DC home. Laura is currently touring and working in support of her second full-length independent recording, Keep Talking. Tsaggaris has delivers a focused collection of songs peppered with hard-won insight. Her unique writing style, electric stage performance, and glowing national press for this new record serve as proof that Laura Tsaggaris has arrived and is here to stay.

Contact Info

General: info@lauratsaggaris.com

Booking: chris@rottlesound.com

Related posts:

1. #20 Oops Was That Your Privacy
2. #29 Steve Believes the Hype
3. #21 Bad Wheels and Touching Screens