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Breaking Mobile Industry NewsSlacker Web Radio Now Available on Palm SmartphonesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 4, 2010 - 12:39pm.
San Diego
- Streaming music service Slacker on Thursday announced the availability of a
mobile radio application for the Palm (NASD: PALM) webOS platform. The Slacker Radio Mobile
application is available for the Pre, Pre Plus, Pixi and Pixi Plus smartphones
in the U.S. and Canada.
AT&T Allows Live TV Streaming on iPhone via SlingPlayerAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 4, 2010 - 11:03am.
Dallas
- AT&T (NYSE: T) has reversed its stance and will allow live TV streaming over its 3G
network to iPhones using Sling Media's streaming service.
AppFund to Fuel Development of Apple iPad ApplicationsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 4, 2010 - 8:51am.
New York
- CNET and E! Online co-founder Kevin Wendle and MusicNation fo-founder Daniel
Klaus have teamed to form AppFund, a new investment firm that will provide
funding and expertise to developers working on applications for Apple's new
iPad.
LensVector Gets $30 Million for Camera Phone Lens TechAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 4, 2010 - 7:04am.
Mountain View,
Calif. - LensVector, a developer of
autofocus technology for camera phone lenses, announced on Thursday that it has
raised $30 million in a third round of financing, led by Institutional Venture
Partners.
tags: Deals | Mobile | VC | Samsung | Kodak | Images | Menlo Ventures | Mitsui | Institutional Venture Partners | Silicon Valley Bank | LensVector |
Open Mobile Video Coalition to Study Mobile TV ViewingAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 2, 2010 - 12:10pm.
Washington
- The Open Mobile Video Coalition, a trade group looking to accelerate adoption
of over-the-air mobile TV, announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with
Harris Interactive and Rentrak to measure consumer viewing habits with mobile
TV. During a consumer test in Washington,
D.C., viewers will be able to
receive up to 20 channels of free mobile TV from eight local area stations.
OMVC will work with Harris and Rentrak over the spring and summer to measure
viewing patterns.
tags: Mobile | Video | Mobile TV | TV | Rentrak | Research | Harris Interactive | Open Mobile Video Coalition |
Mobile App Reviews Site Appolicious Acquires AppVeeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 2, 2010 - 8:39am.
Chicago
- Appolicious, the operator of a directory and reviews site for Apple's iTunes
App Store, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired AppVee, which operates
similar sites for the iPhone and Google's Android mobile platform.
Motorola Backs Mobile Barcode Firm ScanbuyAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 2, 2010 - 8:15am.
Schaumberg,
Ill. - Motorola (NYSE: MOT) Ventures on
Tuesday announced that it has made an investment in Scanbuy, a developer of
mobile barcode technology and services.
tags: Deals | Mobile | VC | Retail | Investments | Motorola Ventures | Masthead Venture Partners | Hudson Ventures | Scanbuy |
Bravo TV Teams with Foursquare on Location-based GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2010 - 11:40am.
New York
- NBC Universal's Bravo TV network has partnered with location-based social
network and reviews service Foursquare, with Bravo to offer Foursquare users game
"badges" for visiting locations seen on Bravo's programs. Bravo will
promote the Foursquare service and the 500 Bravo-specific locations in on-air
segments, and plans to offer a sweepstakes and other awards to entice users to
play the game on Foursquare.
Google to Release Nexus One for AT&T 3G NetworkAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2010 - 11:39am.
San Francisco
- Google (NASD: GOOG) will release a version of its Nexus One smartphone for use on
AT&T's (NYSE: T) 3G network, CNET News.com reported, citing a filing with the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). CNET notes that this version of the device
will likely work on most European 3G networks, as well. Google has already
announced plans to offer a version of the Nexus One for Verizon's and Sprint's
networks.
Avvasi Lands $14 Million for Mobile Video MonetizationAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2010 - 7:11am.
Waterloo,
Canada -
Avvasi, a provider of mobile video monetization services, announced on Monday
that it has raised about $14 million in its second round of venture capital
financing, co-le
tags: Deals | Mobile | VC | Video | Celtic House Venture Partners | Tech Capital Partners | Avvasi | Ontario Emerging Technologies Fund |
Video Ringtone Firm Vringo Files for $64.3 Million IPOAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 29, 2010 - 9:18am.
New York
- Vringo, a provider of mobile video-sharing and video ringtone services, has
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public
offering (IPO) that aims to raise $64.3 million.
Universal Music Taps Netbiscuits for Mobile Artist SitesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 28, 2010 - 2:03pm.
New York
- Universal Music Group said on Thursday that it ahs partners with Netbiscuits
to expand its direct-to-consumer mobile content and services. Under the deal, Universal
will use Netbiscuits' platform to launch additional artist-branded mobile sites
and services, offering features like the ability to make purchases directly
from their phones.
Motally to Provide Analytics for Apple iPadAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 28, 2010 - 2:02pm.
Apple Lifts Restrictions on 3G VoIP Calls for iPhone, iPod TouchAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 28, 2010 - 1:08pm.
Los Angeles
- Apple (NASD: AAPL) has lifted restrictions that will now allow developers to create VoIP
applications for its iPhone and iPod touch that will enable the devices to
Internet-based calls over a 3G network.
China: No Restrictions on Google Android if Laws FollowedAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 27, 2010 - 9:45am.
Beijing - Amid tensions
between Google (NASD: GOOG) and China
over the fallout from a hacking incident, China said on Wednesday that it
would not place restrictions on the use of Google Android-powered cell phones,
provided Google complies with all regulations, the Associated Press reported.
Vodafone Claims 450,000 European Music Service SubscribersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 26, 2010 - 10:11am.
London - European mobile
network operator Vodafone (NASD: VOD) has attracted nearly 450,000 customers to its music
subscription services, including 100,000 in December alone, and now claims the
largest base of paying music subscribers in Europe.
Workaround Brings Google Voice Service to iPhone, Palm PreAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 26, 2010 - 8:59am.
Mountain View,
Calif. - Google (NASD: GOOG) on Tuesday
introduced a workaround to getting its Google Voice service, which has not been
accepted by Apple (NASD: AAPL) for use on the iPhone, to work on the device.
Google Cyber Attacks Sought Targets via Social NetworksAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 26, 2010 - 8:44am.
Beijing - Those who conducted
the recent cyber attacks against Google (NASD: GOOG) in China first sourced employees on
social networks to identify their friends, and then pose as those friends in a
bid to get the employees to click on a malware link, the Financial Times
reported.
Apple Profits Up 50% in Q1; iPhone Sales Near 9 MillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 26, 2010 - 8:12am.
 Cupertino,
Calif. - Apple (NASD: AAPL) sold nearly 9
million iPhones during its fiscal first quarter ended Dec. 26, while iPod sales
fell 8% to 21 million as the company reported a 50% jump in profit and 32%
increase in revenue for the period. Apple posted a profit of $3.38 billion for
the quarter, while revenue hit $15.68 billion. While iPod sales were down for
the holiday shopping period, iPhone sales actually increased 100%
year-over-year.
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