#1: Buh-Bye iPad, Hello Android?

I’ve heard many preach the long-term dominance of Apple’s iPad since its launch, and many tablet app developers have largely overlooked Android. Last week, IDC dropped a turd on their fanboy fantasy. Android now controls of the 62% tablet market, a complete flip-flop from Q2 2012. Mobiversal’s blog has the complete #s:  http://bit.ly/19mDoRS

 

#2: That Trashcan Wants Your Number

Proximity marketing has hit the refuse bin. The City of London turned on an unannounced feature on a few of the 100 ‘smart’ trashcans installed for the 2012 Olympics. While the units featured LCD screens with transit and other handy info, they also secretly tracked the MAC address of passing WiFi-enabled smartphones…without asking. GigaOm and Quartz provide prospective:

GigaOm:  http://bit.ly/19mEXPw
Quartz:  http://bit.ly/19mF4us

 

#3: There’s No Waiting at Your Local DQ

It’s a warm night and you’re craving a Dilly Bar, only to find than 50 others have the same idea. No worries, just pull out your Dairy Queen app and order ahead. While mobile commerce is commonplace in pizza delivery, DQ leapfrogged many quick-service restaurants with this feature. Check out Mobile Commerce Daily for the full story:  http://bit.ly/19mFWza