By Greg Mills
Sometimes the tech media runs the most hysterical articles, ones that are so transparently sponsored by big money. Case in point: an MSNBC article (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38741936/ns/technology_and_science-wireless/) touting the unreleased vaporware that is the Mobile Windows 7 platform that Microsoft is busy working on.
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The iPad supply is finally catching up to the pent-up deman with shipping delays shrinking from 5-to-7 business days to 3-to-5 business days, reports “Fortune” (http://macosg.me/2/qf). That’s the prognosis of Susquehanna Financial analyst Jeff Fidacaro, who noted the “shrinkage” in a note to clients Wednesday.
Read MoreKorea Telecom (KT), the provider of the iPhone in South Korea, says it’s received a total of 110,000 pre-orders for the iPhone 4 in nine hours.
“MobileCrunch” (http://macosg.me/2/qe) notes that, by way of comparison, when the 3GS came out in Korea, the company reportedly registered just between 60,000 and 65,000 pre-orders in the first week. The iPhone 4 will launch in South Korea next month.
Read MoreLegacy Interactive will bring its Criminal Minds game to the Mac and PC this December, reports “Inside Mac Games” (http://www.insidemacgames.com).
Based on the themes and characters in the popular television crime drama, the casual game will feature brand new cases and hidden object gameplay. It will be available on Legacy Games and at leading retailers.
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Apple is still getting 55% of mobile ad hits, but the Android is gaining fast (up 690% since January), according to a report by Millennial Media, an independent mobile ad network. According to the report — as noted by “Fortune” (http://macosg.me/2/q6):
° Android ad requests grew 47% month-over-month. Since January, the platform has grown 690%.
° iOS ad requests increased 24% month-over-month. Since January, the platform has increased 15%.
° RIM ad requests increased 18% month-over-month. Since January, the platform has increased 66%.
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