Author Archives: Tim

About Tim

I'm Tim Haysom, a mobile telecoms, Internet and apps specialist with over 20 years experience. I offer support and assistance to businesses who need to: - Understand new technologies - Communicate with new markets - Work with developers - Benefit from involvement in industry associations

Google Glass

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Tim

There has been much discussion over recent days about Google Glass and various issues relating to their use. Many people are adamant that they will infringe on peoples privacy and others contend that they open up massive opportunities for social … Continue reading →

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Updating my old Android phones

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Tim

I have a couple of old Android phones which had sat gathering dust for a year or so and I wanted to find some better use for them. I had also wanted to try out some of the various Android … Continue reading →

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Dual screen reality

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Tim

For the first time yesterday, I found myself using both my mobile phone and TV in perfect combination as I sought to look through some videos from YouTube. I own an LG smart TV and in the past have used … Continue reading →

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MWC rundown

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Tim

It was an exciting Mobile World Congress this year with a new location, more exhibitors and more visitors making it without doubt the biggest mobile event of the year without exception. Starting with the location, the new buildings offered none … Continue reading →

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Planning for MWC

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Tim

I never actually travelled to the old versions of MWC when they were in Cannes, but have travelled to, spoken at, organised a developer event at and done stand duty at MWC Barcelona over the past six years. With the … Continue reading →

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Facebook London event

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Tim

It was a really interesting and fun time at the facebook London Office hackathon last Friday which saw around 150 developers visiting the new London office to hack on the facebook Open Graph and using other APIs including those from … Continue reading →

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