Editor's Corner

A lovely time in Barcelona
The wireless industry is making its way back home from the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona with plenty to think about on the long flight. Device manufacturers were out in force with demonstrations of new phones, new platforms, and new features. Carriers were moving at the same speed, singing the same song, as new services were debuted. At the same time, a survey shows that users really want great coverage, superb connection quality, and someone to explain just what all the buttons, joysticks, and icons do. Feature check-lists are an easy way for vendors and carriers to compete, but beyond a certain point (a point we may have reached) they do more for the vendor's marketing department than they do for customers. Listen carefully when you talk to your users and take heed. -Curtis