Steve Prentice

So, according to numerous reports, it seems that President Obama is going to be keeping his Blackberry – at least for now.  My colleagues in the security group here at Gartner have been actively discussing (and patiently explaining to the rest of us) the implications of that.  This could be challenging for many traditionalists. However, in the midst of the following the serious discussion I did find myself wondering what his signature might look like -
“From the Office of the President of the United States.
Please excuse the typos, sent from my mobile device!”

Sorry!  But then again, he and Chief Justice John Roberts did fluff the lines for the oath of office causing them to retake the oath later in the day out of “an abundance of caution”. No pressure of course, only a billion or so people listening!

Anyway, on to more trivial matters (!). I am becoming increasingly impressed and delighted by the diversity of applications which are turning up for my iPod Touch (and the iPhone as well of course), as well as the ease with which you download and install them.  Whilst browsing App Store last night I came across this gem from iHandySoft Inc. It turns your iTouch/Phone into a spirit level and is a beautiful combination of retro looks (it actually looks like a bubble in a nice wooden mount) and the modern – it provides a digital readout. It also appears to be pretty accurate, and best of all it is FREE. I think it is this type of application that exemplifies all that is best about this growing ecosystem – Apple claim to have served more than 500 million applications to date.

So, what other gems have you found in App Store – especially the free ones! Please share (and I promise to excuse the typos if you post from your mobile device!!)

Now I’m off to rehang those pictures, and this time I will get them straight!!!

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