Amazon Fire phone was a complete disaster. As most analysts expected it, the company’s third quarter financial report was disappointing. Amazon had to take a $170 million charge “primarily related to Fire phone inventory valuation and supplier commitment costs.” What will the industry learn from Amazon’s mistake? We all know Amazon as one of the most innovative companies. A home-brewed … [Read more...]
The Amazon Fire Phone is Popular, but is Dominating Shopping Experience Enough?
Amazon knew from the start that smart-phone enthusiasts weren't going to leave their iPhones or Galaxies to buy their new device if it didn't offer something completely unique. Instead of making it cheap, Amazon decided to add some features that people might gravitate towards in the future. At the moment, the smart-phone has the same price as an iPhone 5S, or Galaxy S5: 650$ or 200$ on a two-year … [Read more...]
Amazon Fire Phone Has Some Features You Won’t Get In Any Other Phone
Amazon has unveiled its first foray into the smartphone market, a new device called the Fire Phone that features 3D display capabilities. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos took the stage to introduce the new phone at a press event in Seattle on Wednesday. In terms of specs, the phone has a 4.7-inch HD screen, a 13MP camera with optical image stabilization and 1080p HD video, a 2.2 GHz quad-core processor, … [Read more...]
