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Breaking Mobile Industry NewsNokia Inks Promotional Deal With Universal Music, RihannaAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 5, 2009 - 1:26pm.
Los Angeles
- Nokia (NYSE: NOK) on Thursday announced a promotional partnership with Island Def Jam
Music Group and Universal Music Group International, which will exclusively
premiere tracks from Rihanna's forthcoming album with Nokia. The deal includes
an exclusive, live streamed concert on Nokia websites. Additionally, Comes With
Music customers will receive a version of the album with a bonus track and
other additional content, while the Ovi Store will offer a Rihanna application
with exclusive content.
Apple: App Store Counts 100,000 Apps, Hits 2 Billion DownloadsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 4, 2009 - 12:32pm.
Cupertino,
Calif. - Apple (NASD: AAPL) said on Wednesday
that there are now more than 100,000 applications available for download by
iPhone and iPod touch owners at its App Store. The company said that users from
77 countries have downloaded more than 2 billion apps since the store's
inception.
Report: Apple Stores to Utilize iPod Touch as Checkout ScannerAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 4, 2009 - 12:31pm.
Los Angeles
- Apple (NASD: AAPL) plans to switch from using Microsoft Windows-based computers to
register customers' checkout transactions in its retail stores to using its own
iPod touch, Apple Insider reported. The device will be used to scan barcodes
and swipe credit cards, while customers will sign for credit card purchases right
on the iPod touch's screen, using the Pogo stylus accessory.
Peek Launches TwitterPeek Dedicated Twitter Mobile DeviceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 3, 2009 - 10:35am.
New York
- Consumer electronics firm Peek on Tuesday introduced the TwitterPeek, a
mobile device designed exclusively for the purpose of accessing the Twitter
microblogging service. The device, which features a QWERTY keyboard, is available
for $199 with lifetime unlimited nationwide service, or $99 with a six-month
service contract. The TweetPeek lets users send tweets, replies, retweets and
direct messages, and also allows users to view pictures on TwitPics.
Sony Ericsson Introduces First Android SmartphoneAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 3, 2009 - 10:30am.
London
- Sony Ericsson on Tuesday introduced the Xperia X10, its first Google (NASD: GOOG)
Android-powered smartphone, which is expected to ship in the first half of
2010. The X10 will feature a 4-inch touchscreen; 8.1-megapixel camera with
autofocus and 16x zoom; video recording; and a number of pre-loaded Google
applications from the Android Marketplace.
Apple Sells 5,000 iPhones in China DebutAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 3, 2009 - 8:52am.
Hong Kong - Apple (NASD: AAPL) has sold just 5,000 iPhones in China since
its launch there last week with carrier partner China Unicom, Bloomberg
reported, citing comments from China Unicom president Lu Yimin.
AuroraFeint Lands Funding for iPhone Game PlatformAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 2, 2009 - 7:13am.
Burlingame,
Calif. - AuroraFeint, the
provider of a game development platform for Apple's (NASD: AAPL) iPhone, has received a
multi-million dollar investment from Japanese mobile service provider DeNA,
VentureBeat reported.
China Unicom Begins Selling iPhone Sans Wi-FiAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 30, 2009 - 9:52am.
Beijing - China Unicom has
begun selling Apple's (NASD: AAPL) iPhone in China
-- albeit without the key feature of Wi-Fi connectivity, Reuters reported. The
iPhone is now available from 2,000 Unicom retail stores; the company hopes to
sell 5 million in three years, according to Chinese news reports cited by
Reuters. A company spokesman told Reuters the company expects its next batch of
iPhones to include Wi-Fi.
Apple Breaks Palm Pre Sync with iTunes for Third TimeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 30, 2009 - 9:50am.
San Francisco
- Apple (NASD: AAPL) has broken the Palm (NASD: PALM) Pre's ability to sync directly with iTunes, as if
it were an iPhone, for the third time. The new 9.0.2 iTunes software update
removes the feature. Palm had complained to the USB Implementers Forum that
Apple was misusing the technology to lock out competitors back in August, but
the standards body ruled in Apple's favor, and said that Palm may in fact be in
violation of its terms.
Nokia to Shutter N-Gage Mobile Games ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 30, 2009 - 7:23am.
Helsinki
- After failing to gain market traction, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) plans to shutter its N-Gage
mobile gaming service next year, Reuters reported.
Mobile Ringtones Firm LiveWire Cutting 20 JobsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 30, 2009 - 6:58am.
Littleton,
Mass. - LiveWire Mobile (NASD: LVWR), a provider
of ringtones, full track downloads and other mobile applications, announced
that it is eliminating about 20 jobs as part of a plan to reduce expenses.
Bling Nation Lands $20 Million for Mobile PaymentsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 30, 2009 - 6:29am.
Palo Alto,
Calif. - Bling Nation, a provider
of mobile payments technology, has raised $20 million in its second round of
venture capital financing from Balderton Capital, TechCrunch reported.
NBA Releases Live Mobile Video Streaming ApplicationAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 29, 2009 - 9:34am.
Los Angeles
- The National Basketball Association (NBA) has released a new live mobile
video application, for platforms including Apple's (NASD: AAPL) iPhone and the Google (NASD: GOOG)
Android Marketplace, which will cost $40 per year.
tags: Mobile | Sports | Video | TV | Apple | NBA | BlackBerry | iPhone | Research In Motion | Google Android |
Motorola, Verizon to Sell Droid Smartphone for $199Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 28, 2009 - 11:55am.
Libertyville,
Ill. - Motorola (NYSE: MOT)and mobile network
partner Verizon (NYSE: VZ) on Wednesday introduced the Droid, a new Google (NASD: GOOG) Android-powered
smartphone that will run on Verizon's 3G network. The touch-screen device
features a 5-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi, and will sell for $199
with a two-year contract when it goes on sale Nov. 6. The Droid will also be
the first smartphone capable of running Google Maps Navigation, the company's
new turn-by-turn navigation application.
Google Offers Turn-by-Turn GPS Directions for Android PhonesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 28, 2009 - 10:49am.
Mountain View,
Calif. - Google (NASD: GOOG) on Wednesday
announced the release of Google Maps Navigation for Android mobile phones, an
update to its popular mapping application that provides turn-by-turn
directions, as well as voice-powered search and other features.
MPower Mobile Raising $5 Million for Mobile PaymentsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 28, 2009 - 7:04am.
Austin, Texas - MPower Mobile, a provider of mobile
payments technology is closing on a $5 million, second round of funding led by
Maples Investments.
Layar Raises $1 Million for 'Augmented Reality' PlatformAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 28, 2009 - 6:55am.
Amsterdam - Layar, a Dutch developer of "augmented
reality" technology, is near closing a $1 million round of funding from
European investors, VentureBeat reported.
Google Offers Speech-to-Text Voicemail Translation FeatureAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 27, 2009 - 11:29am.
Mountain View,
Calif. - Google (NASD: GOOG) has extended the
voicemail text translation feature of its Google Voice service to mobile phone
users who wish to keep their existing numbers.
Samsung, Handmark to Fund Mobile Game DevelopmentAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 27, 2009 - 9:45am.
Kansas City, Mo. - Handmark, a distributor of mobile applications and
services, announced on Tuesday that Korea's Samsung Electronics has
launched a new Global Venture Fund, which will invest in companies and
individuals "with innovative, market-changing game ideas for next
generation Samsung mobile phones."
Palm to Release $99 Pixi Smartphone on Nov. 15Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 26, 2009 - 12:19pm.
Sunnyvale,
Calif. - Smartphone maker Palm (NASD: PALM) announced
on Monday that it will release its Pixi smartphone via Sprint (NYSE: S) on Nov. 15 with a
price tag of $99, after rebates and a two-year service commitment. The device
will sell at Sprint, Best Buy, Radio Shack and Wal-Mart stores.
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