S08E11: Christmas special
The team gather at the Blandford Manor for a review of 2014 and the much anticipated (by Ewan at least) final of the $100 handset challenge. Support 361 Podcast
Dec 25, 2014•34 min
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S08E10: Christmas presents
This week the team return with our (nearly) annual (nearly) traditional Christmas present buying guide. This year we're looking at supermarket tablets, luxury gifts, mobile accessories and some stocking fillers as well as considering what we'd like to receive in our own stockings. Support 361 Podcast
Dec 22, 2014•35 min
S08E09: The Android L episode
The team consider the changes, impact and achievements of Android L. We discuss material design, the range of new features, the complexity of the (huge) Android ecosystem and commentators' reactions to 'L' so far. Support 361 Podcast
Dec 15, 2014•35 min
S08E08: 3 Rants
This week the team take time to blow off some steam about three topics they feel passionate about: Rafe wants to change people's attitudes to Microsoft. Ewan's frustrated that people don't understand that 'mobile' is a user's context (not their device). Ben calls out politicians that don't understand (or get advice on) the impact of their decisions on the mobile industry. Support 361 Podcast
Dec 08, 2014•36 min
S08E07: Mobile shopping & payments (revisited)
This week the team re-visit the subject of shopping (and paying for things) with and on mobile devices. We catch-up with the recent changes in the market and consider how things have moved with the advent of Apple Pay and others in the 2 years since we last discussed it. Support 361 Podcast
Dec 02, 2014•36 min
S08E06: Phablets
This week the team re-visit the topic of phablets, reflecting on recent changes and the impact of Apple's (arguably) late entry into this market. We discuss what phablets really are, their impact on the mobile market, where they are popular, how they sell and give proper attribution to the person (we think) coined the term long before the date Wikipedia credits. Support 361 Podcast
Nov 18, 2014•35 min
S08E05: $100 phone update
The team catch-up on the successes (few) and problems (more) with their $100 phones. We reflect on what it's like to live with our chosen devices and how we've dealt with the limitations. Ewan is unrepentant about his cheating, but has a surprise... Support 361 Podcast
Nov 11, 2014•36 min
S08E04: Wearables
This week the team talk wearables. Apple's Watch (don't call it a 'smart watch') is exciting the press but consumer awareness of fitness trackers is also surprisingly high - even if usage isn't. We discuss wearable tech from specs to socks and consider the future for this emerging type of device. Support 361 Podcast
Nov 03, 2014•35 min
S08E03: When (and how) to buy a flagship phone
This week the team answer a listener's question: When is the best time to buy a flagship phone? We consider what constitutes a 'flagship', share some research on price changes for different products and explore the best options for where to buy. Support 361 Podcast
Oct 27, 2014•35 min
S08E02: The Apple episode
This week the team discuss everything Apple - new iPhones, new iOS and - possibly - a change in strategy. We reflect on Apple's late conversion to larger phone sizes, 'bend-gate' (but only briefly) and Rafe uses the phrase "price inelasticity". Support 361 Podcast
Oct 20, 2014•35 min
S08E01: The $100 phone challenge
It's our 100th episode so to celebrate the team have each bought the best phone they can find for $100. Arguments and cheating ensues. Support 361 Podcast
Oct 13, 2014•35 min
S07E11 - End of season Q&A special
In an episode recorded before IFA and the Apple iPhone 6 / Apple Watch announcements the team answers listeners' questions in a 'bonus' end of season special. Topics include smart TVs, the future of Microsoft and platform preferences if the 'app gap' wasn't a thing. READ MORE AND COMMENT: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e11-end-of-season-bonus-qa-special Support 361 Podcast...
Sep 14, 2014•30 min
S07E10 - The death of tablets?
It's our final week of season 7 and the team turn their attention to tablets. Rafe's gathered some research (so we know the numbers are right) showing the iPad has lost its market-dominating position with overall sales of tablets slowing too. Samsung is catching Apple fast with its broad range of tablets and price-points but the smaller, lower-cost devices are the real winners cumulatively beating both the big firms. In other news Ewan's finally a productive member of society again (well, he's s...
Aug 18, 2014•35 min
S07E09 - Our 'good kit' guide
The team are back together this week and updating their 'good kit' guide - the equipment we use and love daily. It's not the best and it may not be the newest, but it's the gear that keeps us productive when mobile. In this season's update we focus a lot on power supplies and batteries, as keeping devices charged stays at the top of our worry list. In other news Ewan's bought a new family car (it's nice) and Rafe has joined the library. We're a rock 'n roll podcast. READ MORE, COMMENT & SURV...
Aug 11, 2014•35 min
S07E08 - 100 years of wireless
We're a man down this week. As Ewan discovers he actually has something better to do than visit the 361 studio he 'calls in' to set the rest of the team a challenge... To coincide with the 100th anniversary of the start of the 1st World War, to look back over the huge changes to wireless communication that coincided with that period and to pick out key points from the following hundred years. It's a tricky one... Ben and Rafe head to the books... In other news Rafe has a phone that's too orange ...
Aug 04, 2014•34 min
S07E07 - What would make you switch?
This week the team talk change and manufacturer's efforts to get us to change devices, platforms and even ecosystems. Ewan highlights an effort by Microsoft in the US to get Macbook Air owners to trade-in their laptops in favour of Surface tablets. Conversation moves on to the wider challenges of switching and the increasing use of cloud services to 'lock' users in to ecosystems as 'stealing' customers becomes a prime way to grow in markets where the majority have a smartphone. READ MORE, COMMEN...
Jul 28, 2014•35 min
S07E06 - The Connected Car
This week the team discuss the impact mobile technology will have on our relationships and use of cars. Special guest Ilicco Elia from (our generous studio hosts) DigitasLBi joins to describe some of the issues and opportunities his team are examining through work with vehicle manufacturers. Discussions quickly move from in-vehicle entertainment to look at ways vehicle data could usefully be provided to drivers even before they get in a car. Options for personalisation are also considered - if c...
Jul 14, 2014•35 min
S07E05 - Amazon Fire Phone & Open Source Android
This week the team talk about the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and a recent beneficiary of that platform - Amazon and their new Fire Phone (like their Kindle tablets before). This week's discussion is kicked off with a (pre-announcement) blog post about an Amazon smartphone from an influential analyst's blog. The team discuss the background and usage of AOSP and consider how firm's like Amazon are using it to build alternative's to 'Google's Android', substituting replacement services for ...
Jun 30, 2014•35 min
S07E04 - Practical mobile security
This week the team consider security: how to secure your devices; keeping your data safe; and how to achieve the right balance of security and convenience. Special guest and security expert Terence Eden joins the team and offers his 'top 5' tips for mobile security. The team discuss the security apps and techniques they use, recommending their favourites and considering how they fare against the 'obvious but forgotten' risks Terence highlights. Then a few resolutions are made and passwords chang...
Jun 23, 2014•35 min
S07E03 - What does it take to build a 'big' app?
This week the team consider the challenges of building the 'biggest' apps out there for banks, retailers and beyond. They're joined by previous 361 Live guest Ed Hodges - the brains behind Tesco's original app and Royal Bank of Scotland's apps for small businesses. There's some tech talk but things quickly move on to decisions and processes. It's a lively episode this week - Ewan calls Rafe an 'apologist for mediocrity' and Rafe (politely) suggests Ewan's not normal... Ben tries to get a word in...
Jun 16, 2014•35 min
S07E02 - Cord cutting and media unbundling
This week the team are amazed at the way media consumption - driven by 'cord cutters' using services like Netflix - dominate use of both mobile and fixed-line broadband connections. If streaming media is now the primary use for mobile networks in some circumstances will they be able to cope? Can they sustain the service they offer? And how does the team's usage mirror a recent survey? READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e02-cord-cutting-and-media-unbundling Support...
Jun 09, 2014•35 min
S07E01 - The future of mobile networks
After a slightly longer break than planned the team are back with a new-look season 7. This week we talk to Dan Lane, COO at Simwood and previously Head of Special Projects at Truphone, for his view on the future of mobile networks. We discuss 'apps in the network' and making mobile networks 'open' with interfaces that allow external services to control and interact with them. Could we be in for a not-so-dumb pipe after all? READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e01-...
Jun 02, 2014•35 min
S06E11 - Bonus MWC Preview
After a short break the team are back to highlight some mobile-relevant news from the (now almost completely forgotten CES) and to anticipate some of the big topics we expect to come out of Mobile World Congress 2014 later in February. SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e11-bonus-mwc-preview Support 361 Podcast
Feb 18, 2014•43 min
S06E10 - All your letters
In the final episode of season 6 the team look back over all they've discussed. Starting with wearables and ending with apps they re-visit the topics that generated the most comments over the season. Ewan does a Scottish accent. Ben (possibly) offends some Iranians and there is some more singing which will probably upset everyone. SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e10-all-your-letters ** Sponsored by O2 Refresh is the tariff which lets you get the latest phone whenever ...
Jan 20, 2014•43 min
S06E09 - The price of an app
This week the team reflect on what one of us probably at some point calls 'the app store economy', but essentially means 'what apps cost and how you pay for them'. The team marvel at polished software sold for less than a coffee and wonder how (or even if) they could be good business. SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e09-the-price-of-an-app Support 361 Podcast...
Jan 08, 2014•37 min
S06E08 - Looking back, looking forwards
This week the team look back over the (mobile-related) highs and lows of 2013 and get excited about what 2014 will hold. SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e08-looking-back-looking-forwards ** Sponsored by Phones 4u. ** Support 361 Podcast
Dec 28, 2013•39 min
S06E07 - A very 'appy Christmas
This week the team talk about the apps and services they use and recommend. What works well, what do we rely on for our own data and which apps don't get the recognition they deserve? SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e07-a-very-appy-christmas ** Sponsored by O2 Refresh is the tariff which lets you get the latest phone whenever you want. ** Support 361 Podcast...
Dec 24, 2013•46 min
S06E06 - Christmas tablets
This week we re-visit our regular pre-Christmas topic - shopping for mobile gifts. This year we think is the 'year of the tablet' and with a huge number of retailers, models and prices to choose from we discuss how to choose a 'first tablet' gift. SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e06-christmas-tablets ** Sponsored by Phones 4u. ** Support 361 Podcast...
Dec 17, 2013•39 min
S06E05 - Your best worst idea
This week the team revel in the terrible... the disappointing... the mis-fires and the hopelessly lost. We review 3 candidates for the good ideas that the mobile industry has managed to butcher. Which is your favourite lost cause? SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e05-your-best-worst-idea ** Sponsored by O2 Refresh is the tariff which lets you get the latest phone whenever you want. ** Support 361 Podcast...
Dec 10, 2013•42 min
S06E04 - Can you keep a secret?
This week the team are talking security and privacy... In the light of recent revelations about mass internet data collection by intelligence agencies what can we learn about the safety of our internet use and (especially) our mobile data? Are we even aware of the data we generate? SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e04-can-you-keep-a-secret ** Sponsored by Phones 4u. ** Support 361 Podcast...
Dec 05, 2013•39 min
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