Daily Archives: January 30, 2013


Android's system wide sharing function, means we don't have to wait on Google…

Android's system wide sharing function, means we don't have to wait on Google or anyone else cut deals with the likes of Twitter or Facebook the way Apple does

When an app is installed, it can be added to the system-wide share menu so that any app capable of sharing content can use it as a destination. Even though Instagram doesn't have G+ sharing built in, I can just tap the share button on any photo and send the photo to my stream.

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A lot of people take this feature for granted, but when you spend any time using other (ahem) more restrictive mobile platforms, you realize just how valuable it is.

Android’s (quiet) killer feature
It’s no secret that Android has lots of good stuff going for it, but one of the platform’s most useful and distinguishing features is one you rarely hear discussed.

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The Boeing 787 continues to be a case study in how not to run a complex product development… 1

The Boeing 787 continues to be a case study in how not to run a complex product development program

A program like this should be structured to get the best product first and satisfy the finance guys second.

James Surowiecki: The Trouble with Boeing’s 787
The Dreamliner was supposed to become famous for its revolutionary design. Instead, it’s become an object lesson in how not to build an airplane.

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