There’s one big problem with being a technology addict…there’s always new technology.  When the Android OS was released and first came to the market in the T-Mobile G1, I wanted one.  But, I couldn’t go to T-Mobile (that’s a long story).  I ended up getting a BlackBerry Storm.  The Storm has been OK, it does a great job on email, but other things are a little lacking.  I do have to admit, that after the release of the 5.0 OS, it’s a lot better.

A friend of mine has been using the broad collection of image editing programs on the iPhone…making me jealous…thinking about an iPhone.

Then, Google updated the Android platform and Verizon decided to start offering Android phones.  The Motorola Droid is a very nice looking phone with an amazing display.

The operating system itself now has an improved contact manager with the ability to sync with multiple sources, Exchange support, combined inbox, improved camera application, multi-touch support (although it’s apparently disabled in the US), improved browser, and improved calendar.

For developers there is now a synchronization API, support for multiple screen sizes, a Bluetooth API, and more.

The real kicker here is that my mom and dad both got a Droid last night…on release day…before me.  It’s just not right.

I’m eligible for an annual upgrade in January, I guess I have to wait.  Maybe one of the new Snap Dragon-based phones will be out by then.  I can only hope.  Or, Verizon, are you listening?  Can you cut me a little slack and let me upgrade early?
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Update 2009-11-11 I got a Droid! Stay tuned…

I find it interesting how big business can spend money when they’re reporting losses.  For example, Sprint just committed $483 million to puchase Virgin Mobile (who recently purchased Helio).

This at rougly the same time they are reporting loses of $384 million and dropped 257,000 subscribers.

How do you sit in front of the Board of Directors and say “Yes, I know we lost $384 million this quarter, and we lost 257,000 subscribers, but if I could just spend this $483 million we could have a bunch of pre-paid customers that also want to jump to a different carrier.”

Hmm, let’s see.  Maybe they should spend some money on creating a service that people like and want to stay with.  You could hire a lot of consultants for $483 million…

I got a Helio Ocean about six weeks ago. We’ve been having fun, but I now have the itch to start creating some applications.

One I’m thinking about is a Twitter client, similar to the MySpace client available from Helio.

I can see a simple app that supports adding activities and viewing updates from your friends and followees.

If you have any thoughts about this, please comment.