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William Lee Mapp, III
Laugh and listen to one of Podomatic's Top Ranked IT News Podcasts. theSync is a wry insight into the obsessively neoteric world of the technology industry presented by one of the mobile industry's thought leaders, William Mapp. Every week, tune in to listen fresh takes on the latest gadget gossip, apps and high-tech products. Will offers thoughtful insight on what works and what doesn't based upon his near 20 year career of software and mobile development experience. Featuring gadget reviews, product news, and savvy tips and tricks, theSync keeps you in the know of the latest hotness. - Access all episodes of theSync's weekly podcast directly from your Android device. - Cajole, clown, and comment on specific episodes directly from your Android device. - Share episodes with your friends using social media. - Connect with the hosts via theSync's website. Thanks for listening.
It's the end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017. America has elected a new president, companies are using AI in new and innovative ways, and automation is ruling the day. Listen to Will and Herlen share insights into intelligent machine learning and here about products and services you can use in your business to keep your enterprise, Futureproof.
It ain't too late to get your loved ones and family a great gadget gift. Will and Herlen share their ideas for the latest and great technology gifts for Christmas.
Leslie Jones, the DNC, and a friend of my colleague's mom have more in common than you think. In the digital age, many people experience a security breach of some sort. It can be embarrassing but you shouldn't let that stop you from preventing it from happening again. Will shares several tips to help the average computer user protect themselves from the bad guys, and for business owners to secure their enterprises.
Herlen and Will are back in the studio sharing the best gadgets to get your budding students to help them succeed when they go back to school.
Last night's show aired on July 24th, which means it's 4 months and one day until Black Friday. Instead of resting on their laurels, Will and Herlen invite Amazon super sellers, Arun Saraswat from E Comm Gold Rush (http://ecommgoldrush.com), and Brian Lee on the show to share some tips for selling private label products and succeeding at sales arbitrage by selling products on Amazon.com.
Staying in touch with your employees, vendors, and customers is key in running a successful enterprise. At no other time, there are more options for business owners to use in reaching those who are most important in the success of their business. Will and Herlen break down the numerous amount of communications channels business owners can use to effectively reach people.
The dawn of AI, artificial intelligence, is here. Will and Herlen talk about usable AIs a small business owner can use in their business, they also talk about the future of business intelligence and share some ideas small business owners can begin to think about.
Herlen and Will invite Baltimore's Emerging Technology Center's Director Jacque Albright on the show to share information with Baltimore's technology entrepreneur community about incubator and accelerator programs in the city.
Will and Herlen compare and contrast the techniques this year's presidential campaign politicians are using to motivate their causes using social media. They analyze everything from Hillary Clinton's Spotify playlist to Donald Trump's decidedly LoFi videos.
Herlen and Will invite Cheryl Wood, a former Department of Justice attorney and lawyer to share details about Apple's fight against the FBI and whether or not we have a right to privacy on our digital devices.
2016 is a new year full of new technology, new business, new opportunity, and new hype. Will and Herlen share their favorite, hyped up gadgets and technology products from the Consumer Electronics Show. Plus, Will introduces the big technology advancement for 2016, the Bot.
It's the last show of the year and Will and Herlen talk about new technology gadgets and services you can use in your small business.
Coming to you way late thanks to Podomatic's crap. Here's the annual gift guide. Will and Herlen share their favorite and desired tech gifts for 2015.
This week on theSync, Will and Herlen talk about Exponentially Large Organizations like AirBNB and Uber and share stories from listeners who use them.
Will and Herlen kicked off last Sunday night's show with some news about the iPad Pro and the new Apple TV. After geeking out on hot products, the crew shared some last minute marketing ideas small businesses and entrepreneurs can use to increase foot traffic and get more downloads from Christmas shoppers. Tune into this Sunday's show, The 2015 Holiday Gift Guide. 88.9FM @ 8pm
We all have great ideas. Often times, funding is the biggest barrier to getting a product developed. The US government provides small businesses several mechanisms they can use to turn their ideas into reality. In this episode, our guest, Elden Hawkes, of the USDA's NIFA/SBIR program tells our audience how small businesses can apply for an SBIR from USDA and shares what the agency looks for when choosing SBIR applications.
Cheap telecommunications and Internet technology have made it easier to build viable technology businesses. These same technologies can now be put to use for non-technology and non-gadget products to be made. Companies like MakersRow put product design, materials sourcing, and supply chain management in the hands of the average person and would-be product manufacturer. We had the CEO of MakersRow, Matthew Burnett on the show to share how you can build your next materials product.
Easily one of our better shows. We invited Red Stylo Media's Enrica Jang, mBientLab's Laura Kassovic, Maxime Paul, and DrinkMATE's Shaun Masavage to share their experiences with raising capital using Kickstarter. The Rod was out, but Herlen Bess and Will Mapp held it down in the studio.
Google has announced that they will begin favoring mobile web searches over desktop searches on their service. This means if your website isn't mobile ready, your competitors will out rank you. Will and The Rod without Herlen, discuss ways you can make your website mobile friendly.
Google has announced that they will begin favoring mobile web searches over desktop searches on their service. This means if your website isn't mobile ready, your competitors will out rank you. Will and The Rod without Herlen, discuss ways you can make your website mobile friendly.
The Rod was missing from tonight's live show, but Will and Herlen kept things going by talking about the highlights from Google I/O. Stacie Price joined the technology crew and shared her insights on digital marketing strategies, inbound marketing techniques, and click bait.
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Apple proved all the detractors wrong last Friday and sold out of their pre-order inventory. If you wanted to buy and Apple Watch you ain't getting until June! Also, Arun Saraswat and Brian Williams joined the live show to share how small business owners can thrive online. Read more: http://www.willmapp3.com/thesync-live-the-e-commerce-show
On the radio show last week, we talked about ExOs and shared how small business owners could use some of the same tactics and strategies to build up their businesses. ExOs are a new breed of company that owns very little in terms of material, manpower, and facilities, but can quickly gain marketshare and scale up their services to a large amount of consumers using Big Data, social networking, augmented workforces, and mobile.
Household ExOs you've heard of are Uber, Lyft, Nest, and AirBNB.
Herlen, myself, and newcomer Rodney discussed the ExO phenomenon at length, took some of your calls, and outright dissed Uber. Read more: http://www.willmapp3.com/thesync-live-what-are-exponential-organizations-and-how-can-you-build-one
Apple recently surpassed Samsung as the world's top seller of smartphones. Samsung answered by releasing the super sultry, Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge phones. But Apple's answered with new products including a golden MacBook. This week, Will shares his thoughts about why Apple captivates the minds of fans and detractors alike. Read more: http://www.willmapp3.com/
We hope this week was fantastic for you during National Entrepreneurship Week. In case you missed theSync LIVE! on 88.9 FM this week, Will and experts in marketing, project management, accounting, and outsourcing shared some tools, tips, and technologies you can use to be more effective in your business.
Will is back! He apologizes for an infrequently posted New Year, but it's been a busy time. He promises to adjust.
This week he shares his thoughts about net neutrality and the cable companies who are against the FCC's pursuit of making the Internet a free and open place for innovation. Read more: http://www.willmapp3.com/net-neutrality-and-the-haters-who-want-to-own-bandwidth
In case you missed the live show on WEAA, you can listen to this month's episode of BizTechInsider.
Will, Herlen, and Elden talk phones, wearable technologies, and IoT for the coming year.
Will is back! And it's a New Year, with new technology news you can use. A major shakeup is about to happen in the world of payments and this week on theSync, Will shares 5 new technologies you'll need to consider to make the payment part of the sales transaction smooth for your customers. Read more: http://www.willmapp3.com/thesync-the-shake-up-about-to-happen-in-the-world-of-payments
There are count 'em, two, two days left before Christmas. That means you'll be venturing out into the wild and fighting crowds to get those last minute gifts. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 last minute gift ideas you can run out and pick up in time for the holiday. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-last-minute-hail-merry-gifts-in-time-for-christmas
Christmas is less than two weeks away and unlike other electronics, smartphones always prove to be easily accessible. This week, Will shares 5 smartphones that will make great gifts this Christmas. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-giftable-smartphones-you-can-give-for-christmas
It's Christmas season, and for the first week, Will shares his thoughts on 5 mini tablets for kids. Giving a tablet can be a hard and controversial decision for some, so tune in for this week's episode and figure out which tablet is better for your little one. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-little-tabs-for-little-hands
This week Will share's the sites he'll be checking out for this Black Friday. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-places-to-visit-on-black-friday
If it's November it's a time to grow mustache's and pick out what Will wants for Christmas. This week's episode of theSync, is Will's favorite show. The Annual Gift Guide. This year, he and Herlen share their favorite tech and gadget gifts that'll make everyone on your Christmas list happy. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-the-2014-annual-best-tech-and-gadget-christmas-gift-guide
Bad things happen to good people. Last week, Will experienced a catastrophic disk crash. This week he shares 5 things you can do to recover when something bad happens. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-what-you-should-do-when-good-times-go-bad
First HD-DVD, now Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and Everyone else. Apple released Apple Pay this week to much anticipation and excitement. Unfortunately, not everyone is enthusiastic about Apple's new payment tech. This week on theSync, learn what Walmart and others are doing to kill off wireless payments. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-how-walmart-is-trying-to-kill-wireless-payments
Will spends a lot of time with small business owners and often consults on the products and services they choose to run their businesses. Ultimately, the questions turn to apps. This year, Will re-evaluates the app question and shares 3 factors to consider before embarking on an app development project. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-to-app-or-not-to-app-2
Every once in a while a problem occurs on your computer that you can't handle. That's when you need to call in the big guns and get help. Unfortunately, sometimes you can't call someone over and that's when remote control software can come to the rescue. This week, Will shares 3 tools you can use to remotely control your computer. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-when-good-times-go-bad-3-tools-you-can-use-to-get-remote-help
Now that the iPhone 6 is out Near Field Communications is back in the rage. Even though NFC has been out for some time now, NFC is now back in vogue because Apple is doing it. This week on theSync, Will shares the key points you need to know about NFC. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-nfc-distilled-what-is-it-and-why-should-i-care
Last week, Apple released the sexy and smart Apple Watch. This week, Will shares 5 things to expect in the device when it ships next year. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-things-to-expect-in-the-apple-watch
Another iPhone is almost upon us and the speculation has been cranked to fever pitch. This week, Will shares 5 things to expect while watching Apple's iPhone 6 announcement. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-things-to-look-for-at-apples-iphone-6-iwatch-event
It's been a full week of school, and now that you know the teacher's expectations for this year, it's time to figure out how to help your child achieve. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 apps you can use to help your child do well in school. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-apps-to-help-your-student-succeed-this-year
This week on theSync, Will shares 3 technology products that the busy parent can use to keep track of their kids' busy activity schedule this year. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-3-back-to-school-tech-products-for-the-busy-parent
Last week, Will caught the Broke Socialite's timeline in which her and her friends threw down the gauntlet and stated boldly that blogging is dead, and that microblogging is the way to go. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 tips to help your microblogging transition. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-blogging-is-dead-5-micro-blogging-tips-to-use-instead
Apps like Evernote, Penultimate, OneNote, and other 'sexy' products get all of the love and coverage from the media. How often are you taking notes or checking your accts during the day. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 must have apps that he uses a couple of times a day to help him be productive. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-must-have-apps-for-the-active-entrepreneurs-professionals
Last week, Will shared 5 back to school gadgets for your college student. This week on theSync, Will drops 5 gadgets your grade school student can use when they return to school. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-back-to-school-gadgets-for-your-grade-student
Another summer is coming to close. In a few weeks, kids will be returning back to school and they'll need tech to help them study, succeed, and party. This week, Will shares 5 must have gadgets for your college student. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-must-have-back-to-school-gadgets-for-your-college-student
Another summer is coming to close. In a few weeks, kids will be heading back to school and you'll need to buy books, clothes, and gadgets for your student. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 must have back to school gadgets for your college student. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-must-have-back-to-school-gadgets-for-your-college-student
This week, Will shares helpful tips and techniques to help small business owners better secure their systems and protect their digital assets. Will is joined in the studio live with Herlen Bess and Elden Hawkers to talk about mobile competition that's hit a boiling point in June. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/biztechinsider-small-business-security-the-mobile-summer-and-fun
Will's back from vacation and Google's I/O conference was on while he was away. Having been snubbed by Google twice now, Will shares his thoughts about the new features in Android L, new UI for unified apps, and Google's consumer electronics aspirations. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-3-key-takeaways-from-google-io
Last week, Jeff Bezos climbed the stage and introduced Amazon's latest and greatest device, the Fire Phone. The Fire Phone is powerful, it's sleek, and it's shod in Amazon. This week on theSync, Will shares the top 5 features from Amazon's new product. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-the-amazon-fire-phone-should-samsun-htc-be-worried
The last week of school has just passed, and summer officially starts this Saturday. This week, Will shares 5 travel apps that will help you live the perfect summer. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-living-the-perfect-summer
Last week, Apple announced new updates to its flagship operating systems, iOS 8 and Mac OS X. This week on theSync, Will shares his findings after spending an intimate week with it. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-my-week-with-ios-8
Today is the first day of the annual gathering of the Apple faithful. It's World Wide Developer Conference season, and you've heard pundits, the media, and fanboys wax romantic about the features and specs Apple should announce in the next iPhone. This week on theSync, Will flips the script and shares 5 things Apple should NOT announce at WWDC. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-things-apple-better-not-announce-at-wwdc
Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference is right around the corner. In 2 short weeks, Apple developers will descend upon San Francisco anticipating some more digital bling, the iPhone 6. Will shares 5 features he hopes Apple will build in the next iPhone. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-features-the-iphone-6-should-have
Will works with lots of business owners who are experts and authorities in their fields. Many of them want to write ebooks to share their ideas and thoughts with the world. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 tips for helping you get your ebook published.
Well was hanging out with the big bad bears of Morgan State University at another round of Hack-a-Thons promoted by Black Founders. He shares with you a quick recap of the winning teams from this year's hack. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-hbcuhacks-recap-hack-a-thon-morgan-state-university-hbcu
John Hopkins' NSBE chapter invited will to drop some serious knowledge about the app business. If you couldn't make it to Baltimore, Will shares the 7 major points he gave to NSBE. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-how-to-build-a-successful-app-business
Building an online audience is hard work. Will sat down with two business owners last week and shared how he has grown his online presence. This week on theSync, he shares three new things you could try to increase your online audience. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-three-ways-to-get-heard-online
Samsung has finally released its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5. The GS5 may not be an HTC One M8, but it is a very well apportioned smartphone nonetheless. This week, Will shares 3 key features Apple needs to improve upon before releasing the iPhone 6. Read More: http://www.innovsationisin.me/thesync-the-samsung-galaxy-s5-the-android-smartphone-iphone-users-loathe
Will was out on travel last week but is back to share 5 essential gadgets everyone should pack when traveling overseas. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-the-5-most-essential-gadgets-to-pack-for-international-travel
Business owners are always looking for new ways to promote their businesses. Many business owners are looking at YouTube as a way to round out their social media marketing efforts. This week, Will shares 5 tips to help business owners get more viewers for their YouTube content. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/5-tips-to-help-you-get-more-youtube-viewers
Will isn't a big fan of phablets, phone/tablet combo devices. It's primarily an Android phenomenon and he believes Android users just plainly have poor eyesight. That explains the attraction. This ween on theSync, Will shares 5 great phablet devices to assist your far sightedness. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-fantastic-phablets-that-wont-fit-in-your-pocket
Sometimes, you need to help people be more efficient. This week on theSync, we're not going to talk about anything sexy. Will shares 4 appointment scheduling solutions to help small business owners keep their schedules right. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-4-easy-to-use-appointment-scheduling-services
Will normally doesn't stray too far away from technology, but after boldly ordering a tailored made suit from the Cloud, he had to talk about it. This week on theSync, Will shares news about his perfectly fitting, cheaply made, tailored shirt from iTailor. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-serious-savings-for-your-sartorialness.
Week in and week out, Will talks about tech. But we all fail to think about and recognize the people that create the technologies we love. This week on theSync, Will share's information about 5 black pioneers of high technology. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-black-history-in-tech
Will spends a lot of his time reviewing and recommending flagship smartphones. This month, he needed to pick up a cheap Android phone for a software project. This week on theSync, he talks about the Moto G, a pleasantly powerful, inexpensive phone. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-the-moto-g-a-pleasantly-powerful-android-phone-for-everyone
Much shade has been thrown on Target since that huge data breach. This week, Will shares 5 tips for helping you secure your small business. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-holdin-down-the-fort-securing-protecting-your-small-business
Thanks for listening and tuning into theSync. We've been at it for 2 years and since then we've witnessed powerful platforms fall, upstarts rise, and new industries born out of innovation. This week, Will looks back 2 years when theSync first started, and looks forward two years into his crystal ball. As always, thanks for listening and you've been synced! Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-episode-100-the-c-note
We don't get a lot of concept vehicles at the Washington Auto Show, but we did see a cool hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle and many electrics. This week on theSync, Will shares his experience at the Washington Auto Show. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-concept-vehicles-hybrid-cars-and-more-hotness-at-the-washington-auto-show
At theSync we're still geeking out over CES. One of the more interesting technologies coming out of CES was Virtual Reality. Back in the day, VR promised us immersive gaming environments, the ability to access our computers in 3D, and a much richer experience. Valve and Oculus are creating new technologies that just may make VR a promising future interface. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-occulus-rift-and-valve-help-virtual-reality-make-yet-another-comeback
Every year, some smart people at research organizations interview a lot of small business owners and try to figure out what technologies will trend in the following year. This week on theSync, Will shares the top trends Gartner says Small Business Owners will be on this year. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-2014-tech-trends-for-small-business
It's a New Year and I said I wasn't going to do lists but I thought I should any way. I work with a lot of small business owners that are trying to increase their business and they'll create a huge of list of resolutions to accomplish for the year. This year I propose 3 resolutions all small business owners should have for 2014. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-3-resolutions-to-keep-and-grow-your-business-this-year
It's the end of the year which means it's always a great time to make lists about the best and worst of the year. This week on theSync, Will shares his thoughts on the top 5 tech products of 2013. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-the-top-5-technology-products-of-2013
Will has shared best and most affordable PCs, tablets, audio, and home gear for Christmas. With less than 2 days before Christmas, Will brings in help to share the best stocking stuffers and last minute hail mary gifts get just in time for Christmas. Read More: http://bit.ly/lastminutegifts2013
Last week it was all about audio. This week, Will shares 5 get home gadget gifts to awesomeize your home for Christmas. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-home-gadget-gifts-to-get-for-christmas
Christmas is now 14 days away. Last week, it was all about PCs. This week, Will shares the top 5 audio products to buy your loved one for Christmas. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-the-5-best-mobile-audio-products-to-buy-for-christmas
Last weel we talked about the best tablets to buy your loved one for Christmas. This year, it's all about laptops (PCs). If you're thinking about buying a laptop for Christmas listen to this show. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-the-5-best-pcs-to-buy-for-christmas
Christmas is now 29 days away. Last week, Will shared the best point and shoot cameras for Christmas. This week, he's sharing the top 5 tablets to get your loved one for Christmas. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-best-tablets-to-buy-for-christmas-2013
Christmas is only 36 days away. Last week, Will shared with you the top 5 smartphones to get your loved one for Christmas. This week, he proposes 5 great point and shoot cameras that will thrill your snap happy loved one on Christmas day.
It's 11/11 which means that Christmas is less than 45 days away. I know it's early but you need to get moving in order to get the best gifts for that special someone. This week, Will shares the 5 best smartphones you can gift this holiday season. Read More, http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-the-5-best-smartphones-for-christmas
Motorola announced a great new modular smartphone project last week. This week, Will shares his thoughts about Project Ara and Motorola's new hotness.
Last week, Apple announced a new iPad Mini with a Retina Display and a new iPad Air with more power. This week, Will shares everything you need to know about Apple's new iPads. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-everything-you-really-need-to-know-about-the-new-ipad-air
It's been a while since we last spoke about Windows 8.1. A lot of syncers love Microsoft's tablet operating system and personally I think Microsoft's Metro experience is better than iOS and Android. This week, Will shares newly announced devices running Microsoft's touchy operating system. Read More; http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-windows-8-1-fall-tablet-roundup
Mobile devices now account for 57% of Internet traffic. After years or encouraging people to get websites, you now need to have a responsive website. This week on theSync, Will helps you understand what responsive design is, and how you can make your site responsive. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-what-is-responsive-design
It can be hard for featurephone users to make the switch to a smartphone. Over the weekend, Will spent a ridiculous amount of time getting his mom setup with her new 1 cent iPhone. This week, Will shares 5 tips for getting your featurephone using mom (or dad) safely up and running with their new smartphone. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-tips-for-helping-your-mom-or-dad-get-safely-up-and-running-with-their-new-smartphone
Will's be on a tare talking about iOS and Android features and how you can get the most of iOS7. This week on theSync, Will share's 5 tips to help you make your business more mobile friendly. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-tips-to-make-your-business-more-mobile-friendly
Apple released their latest mobile operating system, iOS7 last week. iOS7 has over 200 new features, most of which you will not use. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 quick tips for getting the most our of iOS7. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-getting-the-most-out-of-ios7
Apple released the iPhone5S last week, and Will took a lot of heat from Twitter because he said that Apple latest, greatest, 64-bit smartphone is the most powerful computing smartphone on the planet. This week, Will defends the iPhone5S and himself. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-iphone5s-defended
Last week, Samsung released a new smart watch for geeks needing a new timepiece. The Galaxy Gear is good looking, solid, and colorful, but is it ready for real smartwatch usage? This week on theSync, Will distills the Gear and puts in his two cents regarding it usefulness. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-the-samsung-galaxy-gear-distilled
As promised, we've returned to satiate your hunger for more Apple all of the time. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 hopes and wishes that will come true at Apple's September 10th announcement. Will Apple introduce the champagne color iPhone or just state that Mobile.Me is actually a good service. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-hopes-for-apples-september-10th-announcement
We've been busy writing Android apps this past year, and one particular project involves porting legacy code written for Windows over to Android in order to maintain existing functionality with a table experience. Unfortunately, in order to utilize all of the great C++ code written back in the day we have to use the non-Google supported NDK. This week, Will share's his problems with the NDK and how you can avoid them in your Android project. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-rollin-with-the-ndk-and-everybody-say
Up here in DC, kids are already back-to-school. Honestly, it's a shame, back in the day, we used to start the school year the day after Labor Day. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 great back-to-school apps that will help your eager, young learners succeed. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-great-back-to-school-apps
This week on theSync, Will shares 5 tips for helping you differentiate your Android app. He's interested in knowing how much haterade he will get for suggesting that apps no longer remain silent and use some strategically chosen sound. Read More: http://www.innovationisin.me/thesync-5-ways-to-differentiate-your-android-app
A lot happened last week in the mobile work last week. Google, Motorola, Nokia, and even Acer had something to release, talk about, and brag about in the industry. This week, Will recaps last week's big announcements.
El Goog released the Chromecast last week and people have been comparing Google's new streaming device against the Apple TV. Will compares the Chromecast and the Apple TV and picks a digital content streaming winner.
After all of the spy photos, artist renderings, and leaked specs, the Motorola will be announcing their new flagship smartphone, the Moto X, on August 1st in Texas. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 great features he's anticipating in Motorola's latest smartphone.
Will was once again hosting WEAA's Briefcase Radio. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 ways to better communicate your business for Web 2.0.
It's hotter than July out here! Wait a minute it is July! Will was hanging out with a bunch of techpreneurs and STEM students at the STEMnation tent at Baltimore's annual Afram Festival. Will shares the interesting and cool sites and sounds in tech at STEMnation.