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“Phone Service Whispers Targeted Ads” – A great critique of Google’s ecosystem

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This video is a reminder that Apple is not the only company with a controversial business model and practices. Here’s the Onion’s absolutely wonderful take on Google’s ecosystem. It’s not new but this is a must watch for anyone interested in smartphones.

Apple focuses on delivering the best customer experience but with tight central control, while Google offers much for free — Chrome browser, Android, Gmail, search, Picasa, docs — in return for supporting an advertising-based business model.

New Google Phone Service Whispers Targeted Ads Directly Into Users’ Ears

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Written by Ian Fogg

June 7, 2011 at 8:48 am