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A Handbook of International Trade in Services
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Handbook of International Trade in Services by Aaditya Mattoo
Book DescriptionInternational trade and investment in services are an increasingly important part of global commerce. Advances in information and telecommunication technologies have expanded the scope of services that can be traded cross-border. Many countries now allow foreign investment in newly privatized and competitive markets for key infrastructure services, such as energy, telecommunications, and transport. More and more people are travelling abroad to consume tourism, education, and medical services, and to supply services ranging from construction to software development. In fact, services are the fastest growing components of the global economy, and trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) in services have grown faster than in goods over the past decade and a half. International transactions, however, continue to be impeded by policy barriers, especially to foreign investment and the movement of service-providing individuals. Developing countries in particular are likely to benefit significantly from further domestic liberalization and the elimination of barriers to their exports. In many instances, income gains from a reduction in protection to services may be far greater than from trade liberalization in goods. In light of the increasing importance of international trade in services and the inclusion of services issues on the agendas of the multilateral, regional and bilateral trade negotiations, there is an obvious need to understand the economic implications of services trade and liberalization. A Handbook of International Trade in Services provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject, making it an essential reference for trade officials, policy advisors, analysts, academics, and students. Beginning with an overview on the key issues in trade in services and discussion of the GATS, the book then looks at trade negotiations in the service sector, the barriers to trade in services, and concludes by looking at a number of specific service sectors, such as financial services, e-commerce, health services, and the temporary movement of workers.
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Book DetailsISBN: 9780199235223
(245mm x 190mm x 33mm)
Pages: 680
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publish Date: 22-Nov-2007
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
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Books By Author Aaditya Mattoo
Greenprint, Paperback (February 2013)
Beleaguered by mutual recrimination between rich and poor countries, squeezed by the zero-sum arithmetic of a shrinking global carbon budget, and overtaken by shifts in economic and hence bargaining power between these countries, international cooperation on climate change has floundered. This title addresses these problems.
Handbook of International Trade in Services, Hardback (November 2007)
A Handbook of International Trade in Services provides a comprehensive introduction to the key issues in trade and liberalization of services. Providing a useful overview of the players involved, the barriers to trade, and case studies in a number of service industries, this is a must have for policymakers and students interested in trade.
Services Trade and Development, Paperback (April 2007)» View all books by Aaditya Mattoo
Services are critical to Zambia's overall economic performance and the well-being of its people, and the constraints on service sector development due to small markets could be alleviated by global integration. This volume aims to ensure that policy makers in Zambia are informed about the opportunities for expanding trade in services.
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Author Biography - Aaditya Mattoo
Gianni Zanini is a Lead Economist at the World Bank. He holds a Masters degree in Political Science from the University of Rome, Italy and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Davis. Prior to working at the World Bank, he taught macroeconomics and international trade at the University of California, Davis. He has 20 years professional experience at the World Bank, first as a country economist for Somalia, Uganda, and Nigeria and then as an evaluator of the performance of Bank structural adjustment (Macedonia) and country assistance programs (Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, and Russia). Since late 2002, he has led the trade team in the World Bank Institute.
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West Indies captain Chris Gayle was in optimistic mood ahead of his team's one-day international series against Australia, which begins this morning.
The Windies were beaten 2-0 in the three-match Test series late last year and will be without injured all-rounder Dwayne Bravo for the five one- dayers but Gayle hit 146 in 89 balls as his side posted 399-5 from 45 overs and beat a Prime Minister's XI by 90 runs. "This is a great start for us, this is what we wanted," Gayle said.
Australia have not lost a one-day international to West Indies since the Champions Trophy in 2006. Surprisingly, the Australians do not have a particularly impressive recent record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, winning only one of their last six games.
They warmed up for the series with a thrilling two-run Twenty20 win against Pakistan, defending a meagre total of 127 as hostile paceman Shaun Tait impressed with 3-13.
Gayle, though, is confident of success and said: "I think over here in Australia it actually suits my batting. The wickets here have a bit more pace and a bit more bounce. I like the ball coming on to the bat."
In addition to the absence of key figure Bravo, batting lynchpins Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ramnaresh Sarwan, fast bowlers Fidel Edwards and Jerome Taylor are also sidelined by injuries but Gayle was encouraged by the victory against the Prime Minister's XI, a match reduced by rain and decided by the Duckworth/Lewis method. "We got a good pitch to play on and the players responded very well. I enjoyed my time out in the middle and I am also happy that some of the other players such as Travis Dowlin (72) and Lendl Simmons (70 not out) also got good scores.
"We batted all the way down so overall we are happy with the performance. In the bowling everyone got a feel. We did not want to give any one bowler too much work. Overall as a team we know we have some work to do so we have a few more days to go where we will put in some more work in the nets so we can be fully ready to face Australia."
In Hyderabad, India's Yusuf Pathan lashed a double century to help West Zone record the highest successful fourth-innings chase in first-class cricket yesterday.
All-rounder Pathan smashed 210 not out to help his team overhaul a victory target of 536 set by South Zone and win the five-day final of the Duleep Trophy regional competition by three wickets.
West finished with 541 for 7, Pathan scoring the winning runs with his 10th maximum of his innings, beating the previous record of 513 for 9 scored by Central Province against Southern Province in Sri Lankan domestic cricket in the 2003-04 season.
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"Miami Beach Club" in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
From $80 / night
|Per night:
|$120 - $140
|Per week:
|$800 - $900
|Pets allowed:
Bedrooms: Studio
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Type: Apartment
Pets allowed: No
Internet: Yes
Unit E-213 has a full-size murphy bed and a very comfortable solid mattress sofa sleeper. Unit E-205 has two full-size murphy beds.
Both units have a fully-equipped kitchen, linens, towels, beach towels, beach chairs, TV and DVD Player. Rental fee includes cable, unlimited local calls, high speed internet service, parking (unassigned) for one car, all taxes and cleaning fee. No additional fees!
The Miami Beach Club is a family-friendly oceanfront property located at 19051 Collins Avenue, in beautiful Sunny Isles Beach (Florida's Riviera). There is a heated swimming pool, three brick charcoal grills for Bar-B-Queing by the pool & ocean and lots of sand & beach!!!
This is a non-smoking unit. No Pets Allowed.
The Miami Beach Club is approximately 30 minutes from Miami International Airport and Seaport and 15 minutes from Fort Lauderdale Airport. It is in close proximity to many attractions and shopping malls, including the world famous Bal Harbor Shops and Aventura Mall. Many restaurants, shopping and parks within walking distance. Try your luck at the Gulfstream Casino, just 5 minutes away!! Neighboring cities include Aventura, Hallandale, North Miami Beach and Hollywood Beach.
About the owner
Owner Profile
Availability Calendar
|Feb 01 2017
|Mar 30 2017
|1 Month
|Apr 01 2017
|Sep 30 2017
|4 Nights
|Oct 01 2017
|Dec 14 2017
|4 Nights
|Dec 15 2017
|Jan 30 2018
|1 Week
|Check In: 4 p.m. Check Out: 11 a.m.
|Lodging tax: Included in Rate
|Deposits: A $200 security deposit required to secure reservation. If reservation is cancelled, the deposit will be forfeited unless the condo can be rented for the same period in which case 50% of the security deposit will be refunded. If arrival does not occur within 24 hours of anticipated check-in, the security deposit will be forfeited unless the balance has been prepaid or prior arrangements have been made. Security deposit will be refunded w/i 7 days of departure and condo inspection.
|Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Money Order, PayPal
|Other Fees: Rental rate is for 2 persons. Fees for additional pesons may apply (No more than 4 persons per apartment). Rental rate can be higher during holidays or special events. Rental includes local calls, wifi internet, and parking for one vehicle. Cleaning fees in the amount of $80 will only be retained from your Security Deposit if the unit requires more-than-normal cleaning.
- 1 Double Bed
- 1 Sofa Bed
- Air Conditioning
- Beachfront
- High Speed Internet
- Private Pool
- Beach Chairs
- Full Kitchen
- Linens Provided
- Waterfront
- Beach Towels
- Heating
- Parking Included
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Microwave
- TV (Cable/Satellite)
- Blender
- DVD Player
- Oven
- Telephone
- Ceiling Fan
- Hair Dryer
- Refrigerator (Full)
- Toaster
- Charcoal Grill
- Iron
- Stove
- Beach
- Park
(<1 mile)
- Casino
(3 miles)
- Deep Sea Fishing
(5 miles)
- Ocean
- Playground
(<1 mile)
- Movie Theater
(3 miles)
- Fishing
(5 miles)
- Pool
- Restaurant
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- Bicycling
(5 miles)
- Scuba Diving
(5 miles)
- Grocery Store
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- Shopping Area
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- Boating
(5 miles)
- Snorkeling
(5 miles)
- Jet Skiing
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- Basketball Court
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- Canoeing
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- Aquarium
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Reviews (30)
Reviews for this vacation apartment rental in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
excellent experience
Cecilia Martinez
excellent experience
May 11, 2016
I was surprised how well equipped this apartment has everything you need to spend some wonderful days , beach chairs , umbrella , towels. Amada is very friendly and responsible. Everything was as I 'll explain. No surprises . I recommend this apartment for couples alone or with children . Spend some incredible days .
Enjoyable vacation
Patrick Gozard
Bourges, FRANCE
Enjoyable vacation
April 24, 2016
It was the second experience at "Miami Beach Club". Pleasant stay in a very clean studio #205. Thank you Amy, we had all things we need. Some French words on the dishes in the decoration ! Hope to go back there in the future. Patrick and Beatrice.
Micheline Fisette
Québec, Canada
April 2, 2016
It's clean, friendly and for me it's perfect.
One of our best
Ghislain Imbeault
We ive in Terrebonne near Montreal
One of our best
March 2, 2016
Dear Amy, It was really a pleasure to stay at your studio. Beautiful decorations every were, clean, good beds, kitchen fonctionnel. We got every thing we need. You know our opinion: we tell it to you when we saw both of you at the app. #213. Lise and Ghislain
Perfect and great location
Mike Light
Austin, TX USA
Perfect and great location
February 14, 2016
This place was perfect for my wife and me for a 2 week stay. Amy has thought of everything from beach chairs, towels and games to everything you might need in the well equipped kitchen. The apartment and grounds are immaculate and being a few steps from either the heated pool or beach is outstanding. Amy and her husband are also very accommodating and the price is also a bargain. It's a short drive to restaurants, other beaches, shopping etc. We hope to return soon. Thanks again, Amy.
Great unforgettable vacation
Anna Reka
Great unforgettable vacation
January 10, 2016
We really liked our stay at the unit #205. The unit was clean and comfortable. Thank you Amy, we will be back!
Little Paradise
Harald Sperling
My littlel paradise
France Patenaude
My littlel paradise
April 14, 2015
It is my first Time hère at Miami beach club,Come to sunny isles since 15 yearls and my studio hère is the best I never had,full of sun and very clean.the bed is perfect.M.Carlos Take a good care of the outside.It is beautiful.Eveen if I live near a démolition and wake up early be cause of noise,.I. Am on the beach the mire I can this it,havé a nice day. France
Excellent place
Fred Carter
Miami, USA
Excellent place
February 25, 2015
Really nice place, quiet, cozy, and very close to everything (supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacy, shopping centers). Beautiful beach and the apartment clean and comfortable.
the best place we ever stay
Luis Alvarez
the best place we ever stay
December 23, 2014
The owners Ms. Amada & her husband they were the most amazing friendly people that we ever meet. This place its better than any 5 stars hotels. The pool was wonderful . the area it's pretty safe and you feel like been at home. I will recommend this apartment 110% to any of my friends. Kudos to the owners because they really care about the people
Great Place to Stay
Nancy Ortega
Regina Grady
Jamaica Estates, NY
September 19, 2013
My husband, family and I stayed at Miami Beach Club for the fourth time. This was an awesome stay Amy was very warm and helpful. What more can you ask for beach, pool and good company. The unit had more than we expected and was clean. We will definitely be back!
Just paradise!
Tom L
Montreal, QC
Just paradise!
August 15, 2013
This place was just awesome! It was super clean and we have no complaints! The area is super safe and very family friendly! The beach is wonderful and not only is the studio clean itself but the whole complex is well maintained and extremely clean. Amada we truly thank you for this wonderful stay and we're considering on coming back! THANK YOU!
Patrice Boileau
Montreal, QC
August 4, 2013
Charming studio in a beautiful place with a central tropical garden where the ocean front's BBQ are delightful. The owner Estella is very helpful. Hope i'll be able to come back!!!
Micheline Carrière
top location on beach
Hermann Heigl
munich , germany
top location on beach
May 20, 2013
directly on sunnyisle beach north miami , condo was clean and with all needfull things beachchairs umbrella cooler ... free wifi and free parking u can go from pool direct to beach we came back next time
Spring holidays
Catherine Galeotti
Paris, FRANCE
Spring holidays
April 30, 2013
Very nice and pleasant place quite convenient for families. Well located in Sunny Isles with direct access to the beach. Premises clean and practical. All appliances available. Very sympathetic owner.
Beautiful place. Highly recommended
Yayo Caribe
Beautiful place. Highly recommended
March 19, 2013
We spent a week on the property and it was a clean, comfortable place to stay. Steps from the beach of Sunny Isles. Neighborhood is rather quiet and everything ran as expected. Thank you
Great place for a beach vacation
Sergey Badanov
Moscow, Russia
Great place for a beach vacation
May 21, 2012
We spent a week at Amy's place and were really surprised at how well the place was kept. Very clean and cozy. We had all we needed for the beach (chairs, umbrella) and in the kitchen (lots of dishes and glasses, big fridge!). Wi-fi was also available. Given there is a free parking it is a good idea to have a car at hand to quickly drive to the nearest shops or Aventura, which is also very close. Generally, the place is quiet and neighbors are friendly (not a single problem during our stay) If you need a flat that is in seconds (!) walking distance to the beach, in Sunny Isles area for a calm and relaxing vacation - this is definitely a good place to stay! And additional thank-you to Amy for being very welcoming and ready to answer all the questions!
Great place !
Manon Bruneau
Montréal, Canada
Great place !
May 10, 2012
Not many places like this anymore, where you feel right at home ! What you see on the Web site is what you get. Clean and comfortable place, near everything, and, right on the beach ! Only one downside, the pool water, although heated, was a bit cool: around 75 degrees, same as the sea ! We did not swim all week. Only the children did. As for Amy, she's very nice and professionnal. You can count on her. We will certainly return very soon.
very nice appartement
Brigitte Gerl
very nice appartement
April 20, 2012
we stood in this appartement for 18 days.it was very clean and there were all things in it what you need(kitchen,bathroom,chairs for the beach...) the property (pool ,garden,,,,,) were very nice.so next year we will come back because we spent a wonderful time there.
claude brunet
Quebec Canada
April 3, 2012
Good morning Never live in such condo, only one word clean.and clean i stayed 2 months (february march 2012) if possible would like to go back Claude Brunet St-Hyacinthe Canada
Fun for the whole family!
Claudia Diaz
Montreal, QC, Canada
Fun for the whole family!
February 1, 2012
We really enjoyed our stay at this condo. Everything is within walking distance; groceries, restaurants, bus, kids park, etc. The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed; beach chairs, umbrella, beach paddle & ball, mini-cooler, towels, linens, dishes, etc etc. Amy was very helpful in pointing out the places to see and where to eat. The area is quiet and neighbors are very friendly. If we return to Sunny Isles, this is where we want to stay. My kids still talk about this vacation (especially the heated pool)! Thank you Amy!
Home away from home!
Micole & Sean
Chicago, IL USA
Home away from home!
June 29, 2011
...just add sun, sand and the ocean!! When we arrived, Amy, the owner, met us at the condo. She was VERY accommodating regarding our dates of stay. She gave us information about the surrounding area and really made us feel welcome to Sunny Isles. The condo is clean, comfortable and it has an "at home" feel. It has EVERYTHING you need already there: bathroom supplies, kitchen/cooking utensils, beach towels & chairs, beach umbrellas, towels for the bathroom, cable & high speed internet, etc. The view of the ocean is amazing. The pool and BBQ area is clean and provides a great atmosphere for friends and family! We will definitely be coming back to stay here!! Thank you Amy!
Rich Weiss
Northbrook, Illinois USA
May 12, 2011
My stay is sunny isles could not have been better. The studio aprtment was immaculate and had everything i needed. The people around the complex were friendly and the grounds were very clean. The pool was great and the ocean could not have been better. The owner met me upon my arrival and we huing out for the afternoon and she provided some info about the area and where to go. She really went the extra mile. I hope to return next May of 2012. Thanks Again for everything...
November vacation
Phila, PA
November vacation
December 6, 2010
Very nice and clean apartment, fully furnished with nice layout and family of 4 accommodations. Property is right on the beach. We defiantly recommend this apartment to other and hope to return next year
Nice place to relax and enjoy the sea
Christianne Laurin
St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois, QC, CA
Nice place to relax and enjoy the sea
November 28, 2010
We enjoyed the comfort of your apartment. We hope to have the chance to come back next time. Thanks again.
Enjoyable Getaway
Miami FL USA
Enjoyable Getaway
August 31, 2010
This little beach house was exactly what I needed. Not far from my home but far enough to feel disconnected and able to re-energize myself. The condo is clean, neat, comfortable, and the owners thought of everything you might need to ease your stay. As usual, in South Florida, the weather was picture perfect.
The greatest place for vacation
rhizlane elmaarouf
Dallas, TX USA
The greatest place for vacation
August 20, 2010
My kids loved it and we are planning to return next summer...
Great place to Relax!!
Bayonne, NJ
Great place to Relax!!
February 5, 2010
My wife and I stayed at this beautifully appointed studio in December. The owners clearly take pride in making sure you enjoy your stay! We loved that it was exceptionally clean!!! There were beach chairs, umbrella and towels. Within walking distance to Publix, shops and very nice restaurants! Will definitely return! Thanks Amy!
Great place!!!
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October 21, 2016
Isabella Mak and Eli Ussery named winners of 35th annual Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship Competition
Isabella Mak of Dothan and Eli Ussery of Columbus, Georgia, have been named Mr. and Ms. UAB, and Lakshmi Subramani of Madison and Daniel Alejandro Mendoza of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, were named first alternates.
October 19, 2016
Start basketball season with the UAB National Alumni Society's Tip-Off Party on Oct. 25
The NAS will host the 2016-2017 UAB Tip-Off Party from 5:30-7 p.m. at Cahaba Brewing Co. The party is free for current NAS members and $5 for nonmembers.
October 04, 2016
UAB to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 16-22: "Forever Blaze" with Gurney Derby, Green and Gold Football game, Mr. and Ms. UAB awards, and parade
From a comedy show with Quincy Jones to a Green and Gold Game and Blazer Fan Fest and Walk with a full halftime show from the Marching Blazers, Homecoming 2016 at UAB is happening.
The Top 25 award program, presented by the UAB National Alumni Society, is designed to identify, recognize and celebrate the success of alumni business leaders.
March 31, 2016
Apply for UAB alumni's Excellence in Business award
Register now for the UAB National Alumni Society's 10th annual Scholarship Run 5K/10K. More than $65,000 was raised last year for student scholarships.
January 20, 2016
Longtime professor wins UAB lifetime teaching award
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November 04, 2015
Enjoy free food, spirit at UAB Basketball Tip-Off Lunch on Nov. 12
From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., guests can enjoy free lunch from Dreamland Bar-B-Que, limited to the first 900 attendees. The first 600 students will receive free T-shirts.
October 22, 2015
Enjoy a spirited evening and support UAB scholarships with Uncork Education on Nov. 8
In 2014, the generosity of those who attended Uncork Education allowed the NAS to raise more than $56,000 for UAB student scholarships, gifts and grants.
October 09, 2015
Allie David and Chirag Patel named winners of 34th annual Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship Competition
The winners of the Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship Competition, announced at the Hoops on the Haasephalt event, will each receive a $2,500 scholarship and serve as ambassadors of UAB in the coming year.
The winners of the 34th annual Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship Competition will be announced at UAB's Hoops on the Haasephalt event set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, on the Campus Green.
September 18, 2015
Oct. 4-11, UAB "Blazer Strong" Homecoming 2015: Gurney Derby, Hoops on the Haasephalt, parade
This year, Homecoming's featured event is Hoops on the Haasephalt, featuring introductions of the men's and women's basketball teams, a 3-point shootout and dunk contest, announcement of the Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship Competition winners, and a fireworks show.
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3. Cut an apple.
4. Mix apples and pumpkin, add water and boil for some time.
5. In a bowl, mix the flour and a teaspoon of salt and mix.
6. Add oil and mix.
7. Next, add the water and mix to form a dough.
8. Spread on a baking tray to make the crust.
9. In another bowl take brown sugar, add remaining salt, ginger powder and cinnamon powder. Mix well.
10. Using a blender mix the sugar mixture and boiled pumpkin and apple mixture along with water.
11. Pour the blended mix over the prepared crust and sprinkle roughly grated nuts.
12. Bake it in the oven for 25 minutes.
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Calories 842 Calories from Fat 356
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40 g61.2%
Saturated Fat 6 g29.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1045.2 mg43.6%
Total Carbohydrates 122 g40.6%
Dietary Fiber 10.3 g41.1%
Sugars 43.4 g
Protein 17 g33.7%
Vitamin A 1477.7%
Vitamin C 153.5%
Calcium 28.4%
Iron 54.9%
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The smartphone industry is evolving rapidly. Major players in this space such as Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Samsung (OTC:SSNLF) have seen their profits fall in recent months as the competition between manufacturers heats up. Similarly, competition is also heating up between major smartphone platforms. Android and iOS currently dominate the smartphone space. According to statistics from IDC, the two leading smartphone operating systems accounted for 92.3% of smartphone shipments in Q1. However, in recent times, Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Phone and BlackBerry (NASDAQ:BBRY) are trying to challenge the mighty duopoly, and it appears as if Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) does not like the challenge.
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Initially, Windows Phone got off to a relatively slow start and Windows Phone 7 was unable to impress. However, more recently, Windows Phone sales have shown impressive growth. According to IDC's latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report, Windows Phone shipments surged to 8.7 million in the second quarter as compared to just 4.9 million over the same period last year, showing 78% growth. Thus Windows Phone posted the largest year-on-year growth among its top 5 competitors and cemented its place as the third largest smartphone operating system in terms of market share.
Microsoft should also thank Nokia (NYSE:NOK) for the sales growth; IDC reports that Nokia accounted for 82% of all Windows phone sales during Q2 and was the major driving force behind Windows Phone's growth.
The latest market research from Gartner reaffirms Windows Phone's growth story. According to Gartner, Windows Phone's share in the smartphone market surged to 3.3% in 2Q13 from 2.6% in the same period last year, a rise of 27% on a year-over-year basis. According to Gartner, Nokia's Lumia sales grew 113% in the second quarter of 2013, which is quite impressive.
However, Gartner also warned that Microsoft must continue to grow its app database to reduce the gap between the apps available on Microsoft's operating system as compared to Android and iOS. "While Microsoft has managed to increase share and volume in the quarter, Microsoft should continue to focus on growing interest from app developers to help grow its appeal among users," noted Anshul Gupta, principal research analyst at Gartner. This is why the latest spat between Microsoft and Google is so important.
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Although Microsoft is working hard to attract developers to develop apps for its OS, it can't do much if one of the largest internet giants in the world wants to create trouble for it. If you haven't heard the news, Google has once again disabled the YouTube app for Windows Phone just a few days after it was re-launched.
Remember, Google refused to build a YouTube app for Windows Phone like it has done for iOS and Android because Windows Phone was too small a market for Google. When Microsoft went ahead and built a YouTube app itself, Google asked Microsoft to immediately remove the app from the Windows Phone store since the app did not display ads and allowed video downloads. Now that Microsoft has worked to remove Google's objections and released an updated version of the app, Google has again disabled the app but this time, for rather frivolous reasons.
Google has released the following statement on the latest farce:
"We're committed to providing users and creators with a great and consistent YouTube experience across devices, and we've been working with Microsoft to build a fully featured YouTube for Windows Phone app, based on HTML5. Unfortunately, Microsoft has not made the browser upgrades necessary to enable a fully-featured YouTube experience, and has instead re-released a YouTube app that violates our Terms of Service. It has been disabled. We value our broad developer community and therefore ask everyone to adhere to the same guidelines."
Basically, what Google is saying is that the latest YouTube app does not provide users with a "fully-featured YouTube experience" since the app is not based on HTML5 and uses Windows 8's native code. However, Google's latest demand stinks of hypocrisy from a company that prides itself on openness. Google's own YouTube apps for both Android and iOS are based on native code and not on HTML5.
Why is Google doing this? Forgive me for being a cynic, but I would have to agree with this explanation from David Howard, Corporate Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Litigation & Antitrust, Microsoft:
"It seems to us that Google's reasons for blocking our app are manufactured so that we can't give our users the same experience Android and iPhone users are getting. The roadblocks Google has set up are impossible to overcome, and they know it…We think it's clear that Google just doesn't want Windows Phone users to have the same experience as Android and Apple users, and that their objections are nothing other than excuses."
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There are people who say that a YouTube app doesn't matter since users are able to access YouTube through the normal mobile browser, but they are missing the point. YouTube is an internet phenomenon -- a must-have service on which users spend many hours every day. YouTube is amongst the most downloaded apps on both Android and iOS. So when a top-end smartphone is not able to give users a YouTube experience similar to that on competitors' phones, it creates a problem.
Yes, Windows Phone users do have the alternative to access YouTube through the browser, but the lack of the YouTube app gives Windows Phone and Nokia haters one more reason to malign Microsoft's platform and generate negative PR.
Moreover, this is not just about YouTube. Today, Google has such a large footprint on the internet and mobile that the majority of internet users are addicted to its services and users want those services to work perfectly on their smartphone. This gives Google a lot of leverage over Microsoft, and this is not the first time that Google has used this leverage to annoy Microsoft and Windows Phone.
Earlier this year, Google announced that it would remove support for Microsoft's Exchange ActiveSync that was used to sync Gmail, Calendar and Contacts on Windows Phone devices. Google wants Microsoft to implement CalDAV and CardDAV protocol support to allow users to sync calendar and contacts. Microsoft has plans to release the Windows Phone GDR2 update later this year, which would support the required protocols and resolve this issue. But in the meanwhile, Google has been toying with Microsoft in terms of extending the deadline for ActiveSync support as it extended the latest deadline at the 11th hour.
Similarly, Google has not built a Google Maps app for Windows Phone like it has for Android and iOS, and Windows Phone users have had trouble accessing maps from their browser in the past. Earlier, Google had claimed Internet Explorer mobile does not offer a "good maps experience."
So where does this leave Windows Phone and Microsoft?
Ultimately it all comes down to leverage. There was a time when Microsoft was a huge technology giant that everyone sucked up to, but not anymore. In fact Microsoft has seen Google rise above it and there wasn't a lot that the Windows maker could do about it. Microsoft must have felt the pain seeing its influence shift to a competitor, but it has expressed that pain using the wrong channels.
In recent years, Microsoft has launched an aggressive smear campaign to malign Google's services. Microsoft's "Scroogled" campaign aims to highlight Google's questionable privacy practices. Earlier, Microsoft also ran newspaper ads in a negative campaign targeting Google and released a video titled Gmail Man to question Google's privacy policy.
On the other hand, Google has been smart about its battle with Microsoft. Unlike Microsoft, Google has not explicitly targeted or ridiculed Microsoft in public campaigns; rather, it has hit Microsoft where it hurts by disabling the YouTube app on Windows Phone and forcing Microsoft to adhere to Google's protocols for Calendar and Contacts sync on its mobile platform.
So from here on, Microsoft has two choices.
First, Microsoft has to realize that it is currently in a weaker position relative to Google in the ongoing battle to dominate the internet and especially mobile. Being the weaker competitor, Microsoft's active negative publicity campaigns against Google only serve to unnecessarily poke the internet giant. And when you poke a giant, you'd have to be stupid not to expect a response. So Microsoft will have to cut down on its rhetoric against Google if it expects the internet giant to cooperate. However, with Microsoft's recent statement in response to Google blocking YouTube, I don't expect that to happen.
Secondly, Microsoft can force Google to come to its own terms if it can somehow grow the Windows Phone platform to become a relevant competitor in the smartphone war. Despite its rivalry with Apple, Google could not even think of treating the iPhone maker the same way it is treating Microsoft; in fact, Google works extra hard to give iOS users the best experience with Google's services. This is because iOS is too big a market for Google to ignore, and ignoring iOS would be a big loss for Google itself. Thus if Windows Phone can achieve a share of around 10% of the smartphone market, it would be hard for Google to keep ignoring it.
None of the choices is easy, but Microsoft can no longer shy away from reality.
This also raises an interesting question for Nokia: Should it stay with the weaker partner and hope that the benefits of differentiation would outweigh the cost of fighting a mighty enemy, or should it change teams and join that enemy?
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New from Lagos del Mundo, a project showcasing Mexican craftsmanship, the hand woven basket is made in the state of Guerrero in the South of Mexico. Baskets have been used since ancient times to help people carry and contain food. They continue to adapt with time and today they are often used for decoration. Made from durable, lightweight palm with hand sewn leather handles.
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