May 2008 Archives
Where’s Brian Dolan? Now Publishing at Yankee Group
Yankee Group announced that wireless industry trade journalist Brian Dolan has joined the firm as Senior Analyst/Editor of the Events and Publishing Division. In this new role, Dolan will shape the programs of the firm's events, beginning with Mobile Internet World 2008, which will take place Octob…
Verizon’s MOTO W755 Available.
Verizon and Motorola announced that the MOTO W755 is now available exclusively online at http://www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City.Available in purple and black, the MOTO W755 features a 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom that enables…
Guitar Hero III Mobile Big Hero for Hands-On-Mobile – Over 1 Mill Sold
Hands-On Mobile, Inc., developer of connected games and applications, announced that Guitar Hero III Mobile was the number one selling mobile game on Verizon Wireless phones in the first quarter of 2008. Initially released exclusively by Verizon Wireless, Guitar Hero III Mobile is striking a c…
Geotagging Available from JuiceCaster
JuiceCaster, the multi-award winning mobile social-networking service, unveiled location-based geotagging, developed initially for Qualcomm's BREW solution. With geotagging, JuiceCaster users can send pictures and videos that automatically include their location to various social-networking platform…
Mobigamz Launches on Verizon
Verizon Wireless, and Mobitween, a leading developer and publisher of Flash-based games for the mobile and online worlds, announced the availability of Mobigamz, a Flash Lite based mobile gaming portal that allows customers to download, play, rate, and post high scores. With Mobigamz, Verizon W…
Exclusive Qwikies Flash Game Available on Verizon
Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group’s AddictingGames (www.addictinggames.com),an independent gaming site for teens with more than 3,000 games, and Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless network, announced that Qwikies are now exclusively available to …
43 Billion Text Messages, Verifies VeriSign
VeriSign, Inc, a provider of digital infrastructure for the networked world, announced that its Mobile Messaging Index for Q1 2008 indicates single-day and quarterly mobile messaging records have been broken. In addition, the numbers strongly suggest that the annual mobile messaging record will be s…
4Info & Yahoo Partner 4 Text Ads
4info is partnering with Yahoo publish text messages with ads. 4info will provide the technology for Yahoo's content content, such as news updates, horoscopes, sports scores and weather forecasts, via text messages that also contain a small ad. Consumers will sign up online to receive th…
Cellular Modem Sales Up 300% from 2006, Says ABI
Boosted by 3G network deployments, cellular modems are providing wireless connectivity to laptops, UMPCs and even desktop computers. 2007 data contained in a new study from ABI Research reveals that cellular modem sales, including PC Cards, Express Cards, USB modems, embedded modems and 3G/Wi-Fi rou…
AT&T Pantech Breeze Easy Big-Key Simple Phone 4 Young & Old
AT&T and Pantech Wireless Inc. announced the Pantech Breeze( from AT&T. Available in all company-owned stores and online beginning May 27, the Pantech Breeze a simple easy-to-use phone. At its core, the Pantech Breeze is an uncomplicated mobile phone, specifically designed for people needi…
By 2015 Most Revenue from Data, Says Research and Markets
Research and Markets has announced the addition of “Global - Mobile Data - Overview & Analysis - 2007” to their offering. By 2015 it is expected that mobile revenue will mostly come from data. This depends however on business models changing to become ones that offer low cost mobile…
Mobile Giving Foundation Creates Mobile Giving Channel with Qualcomm
The Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF) announced that Qualcomm Incorporated through its Wireless Reach(TM) initiative, has become the organization’s founding patron to fulfill the MGF’s mission to create a single “mobile giving channel” that allows more than 250 million wireless…
Hands-Free Law Enforcement Needed, Says PPIC
The law requiring California drivers to use hands-free devices while talking on their mobile phones is likely to save hundreds of lives a year, particularly when the weather is bad or roads are wet, according to a new study released today by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). The stud…
Driving Tips for Travelling from Verizon
Verizon Wireless reminds customers who choose to talk on a wireless phone while driving to do so responsibly and safely when travelling over the holidays: Drive Responsibly Drivers should use common sense and obey all vehicular laws if they choose to talk on a wireless phone while driving, wheth…
Google’s Larry Page Goes to Washington for White Space Wi-Fi
"Wi-fi on steriods." That's one of the many potential uses for the wireless spectrum that is now lying unused between TV channels, Larry Page told the New America Foundation in DC this week. But why does Google care about helping more people get access to the web, whether it's through enhanced wi-…
BART Negotiates for Wi-Fi Rail Service
WiFi Rail is negotiating with the Bay Area Rapid Transportation (BART) authority's board to provide Wi-Fi access on BART trains.There will be two versions of the service, ad supported free access and paid subscriptions. …
Hop-On Super Cheap $10 GSM Mobile Phone Available
Hop-On, Inc.announced that its GSM cell phone, the Hop1800, is now available in the United States for $10 USD, and worldwide. One of the new breed of ultra convenient cell phones, the pre-paid HOP1800 works as a backup cell phone, when traveling abroad, or for anyone looking for an affordable …
FCC Supports Regulating Wireless Cancellation Fees
The head of the FCC said he wants to regulate fees charged to cell phone users who cancel their wireless contracts early, reports the Associated Press.At a news conference, FCC chief Kevin Martin said he supports regulating the fees at a federal level, even if it affects a series of class-act…
Verizon Txt Msgs Hit Record High – Blocking Available
In the first quarter of 2008, Verizon Wireless delivered nearly 58 billion text messages from coast to coast. But for those looking to control text messaging, such as on their child's cell phone, Verizon Wireless offers numerous consumer-friendly options to block some or all text messages. These opt…
Global Awarenss of Bluetooth at All Time High, Says Milward Brown
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has more to celebrate this week than just the 10th anniversary of its launch. According to an annual survey conducted by research firm Millward Brown, global awareness of Bluetooth technology is at an all time high with 85 percent of consumers recogni…
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