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Despite Delays, Skype for BlackBerry Coming
BlackBerry users got giddy last spring when they heard a Skype application was coming to their smartphones. So what happened?Skype says it’s had some delays that are beyond its control, but isn’t being specific. The company hasn’t been able to move out of private beta testing. So obviously, it’s premature …(106 words) ... »
Despite Delays, Skype for BlackBerry Coming
BlackBerry users got giddy last spring when they heard a Skype application was coming to their smartphones. So what happened?Skype says it’s had some delays that are beyond its control, but isn’t being specific. The company hasn’t been able to move out of private beta testing. So obviously, it’s premature …(106 words) Related Topics: application,... »
Skype to FCC: Keep the Internet Open & Neutral
Skype, a big proponent of open networks and net neutrality, in a filing today with the Federal Communications Commission argued that net neutrality was “about growing the broadband ecosystem and preserving a borderless, open Internet” and said it would “promote investment, jobs and innovation.” The company said that it “welcomes the Commission’s focus on preserving... »
Skype to FCC: Keep Internet Open & Neutral
Skype, a big proponent of open networks and net neutrality, in a filing today with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), argued that net neutrality was “about growing the broadband ecosystem and preserving a borderless, open Internet” and said it would “promote investment, jobs and innovation.” The company said that it “welcomes the Commission’s focus on... »
ACCESS Supercharges Mobile Browser
ACCESS Co. Ltd. has upgraded its NetFront Browser for mobile handsets and Internet-enabled devices. Version 4.0 performs JavaScript executions 20-times faster than the previous 3.5 version, the company says.The NetFront Browser is offered to device manufacturers via an API application and porting layers; the 4.0 versions are backward-compatible with 3.5. …(239 words) Related Topics: application,... »
Google Nexus One Sales Not Terrific
Calling the new Google phone “the most controversial and confusing Android handset launch to date,” the mobile application market research firm Flurry published sales estimates that indicate first-week sales of the much-anticipated Nexus One have been disappointing.Selling the device, based on its Android mobile operating system, online directly to consumers, …(395 words) ... »
Google Nexus One Sales Not Terrific
Calling the new Google phone “the most controversial and confusing Android handset launch to date,” the mobile application market research firm Flurry published sales estimates that indicate first-week sales of the much-anticipated Nexus One have been disappointing.Selling the device, based on its Android mobile operating system, online directly to consumers, …(395 words) Related Topics: application,... »
In the First Week, Google May Have Sold 20,000 Nexus One Phones
When I spoke with Google’s mobile boss, Andy Rubin, he said that Google would be happy to sell about 150,000 Nexus One devices. That number, he said, would be enough for the Google Phone to get in front of a majority of American phone buyers who might want to take a look at it.... »
Nuance’s Long Term Growth Story
Mark Riddix submits: I picked up shares of Nuance Communications (NUAN) at $16.70. Nuance Communication is a computer software company that specializes in developing voice recognition applications. Nuance has been investing heavily in mobile voice technology. It recently struck a deal with Ford (F) to offer its voice command software in Ford vehicles. Nuance... »
Will 2010 Finally Be the Year of Location?
For most of the first decade of the new century, we all talked about the emergence of location-based services. These services, leveraging GPS chips, were going to revolutionize the world. I remember hearing numerous pitches that envisioned Starbucks offering coupons when you walked by the store. But the future, it seemed, was taking its... »
Why GoGo In-flight Wi-Fi Is Garbage
Earlier this morning, when I got on a plane to visit Orlando, Fla., I thanked my stars when I found out that I was on a Delta flight with GoGo in-flight Wi-Fi. I had to wake up at the ungodly hour of 3 a.m. to get to the airport and as a result was... »
Winners at the Crunchies: DropBox, Foursquare, Facebook
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg with Facebook Connect Vitamin Water Bottle Facebook and Zynga were among the winners at the Crunchies 2009 awards, held last evening in San Francisco’s Herbst Theater. The third annual award ceremony, co-hosted by TechCrunch, VentureBeat and GigaOM, saw a mix of new and old technology companies share the limelight in front... »
Will 2010 Finally be the Year of Location?
For most of the first decade of the new century, we all talked about the emergence of location-based services. These services, leveraging GPS chips, were going to revolutionize the world. I remember hearing numerous pitches that envisioned Starbucks offering coupons when you walked by the store. But the future, it seemed, was taking its... »
DropBox, Foursquare, Facebook Winners at The Crunchies
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg w Facebook Connect Vitamin Water Bottle Facebook and Zynga were among the winners at the Crunchies 2009 awards, held last evening in San Francisco’s Herbst Theater. The third annual award ceremony that is co-hosted by TechCrunch, VentureBeat & GigaOM, saw a mix of new and old technology companies share limelight in... »
Vodafone Launches Free 2 Download Zoozoo Widget
Vodafone Essar, one of India’s leading cellular services providers, has announced a special Gifts for Zoozoo fans across India. Vodafone customers can now get free mobile application/widgets “Zoozoo… ] Related Topics: application, free, India, Info,... »
Consumer Poll: Wi-Fi Is Wanted
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) — The Wi-Fi Alliance says its new consumer poll demonstrates that Wi-Fi has become a sought after feature in consumer electronics. The poll results, announced at CES, show strong interest in a wide variety of Wi-Fi enabled entertainment applications, as well as a desire for a …(307 words) Related Topics: application,... »
Truphone Comes to Android – But no VoIP over 3G
Truphone fans will be happy to hear that the popular VoIP application now works on Android mobile handsets, though support for the new Google Nexus One is coming soon. Truphone’s new Android application enables free calls to other Truphone, Skype and Google Talk users – though only over Wi-Fi and not 3G. I don’t... »
Google Nexus One Review
The Nexus One. In the modern climate of hyped (and over-hyped) smartphone launches, Google’s official entry into the phone-sales game has excelled in a department where many find difficulty: generating legitimate excitement. Of course, long before the name Nexus One or the recent bounty of pictures and details existed, the very concept of a... »
What Palm Needs to Do to Bounce Back
The last few weeks have been dominated by speculation over two things: the Google Phone and the Apple tablet. One is now a reality. The other is still a myth. And beyond this twin-headed meme, attention has been paid to little else. Forgotten is the fact that BlackBerry is still outselling its rivals and... »
Nortel gets court OK on GENBAND CVAS bid
Nortel has obtained Canadian and U.S. court approval for GENBAND’s stalking horse agreement as well as bidding procedures for the sale of its Carrier VoIP and Application Solutions business. Nortel announced that at a joint hearing it obtained orders from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and the Ontario Superior Court... »
AT&T Announces Android Plans
ATT today announced plans to launch five new devices from Dell, HTC and Motorola based on the Android platform. The company also announced a major initiative to expand the universe of mobile applications beyond smartphones to more mobile phones – and spur future app development for emerging consumer electronics devices, …(326 words) Related Topics: 4G,... »
AT&T Announces Android Plans
ATT today announced plans to launch five new devices from Dell, HTC and Motorola based on the Android platform. The company also announced a major initiative to expand the universe of mobile applications beyond smartphones to more mobile phones – and spur future app development for emerging consumer electronics devices, …(326 words) ... »
AT&T Launches Emerging Devices Web Site to Connect Device Manufacturers with Industry Leading Network Solutions
AT&T, which offers the nation’s fastest 3G network and unsurpassed choice in devices, applications and operating systems, announced today the launch of an emerging devices web site designed to help manufacturers quickly establish a working relationship with the carrier and to navigate easily their device, network and go-to-market needs. Related Topics: 3g, application, AT&T, carrier,... »
AT&T Launches Major Initiative to Bring ‘Apps to All’
AT&T today announced plans to launch five new devices from Dell, HTC and Motorola based on the Android platform. The company also announced a major initiative to expand the universe of mobile applications beyond smartphones to more mobile phones – and spur future app development for emerging consumer electronics devices, its U-verse TV platform,... »
Rivals left hanging as Apple hits three billion App Store downloads
Owners of Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch devices have downloaded more than three billion applications from the company’s App Store in less than 18 months, trouncing the last benchmark figure by a billion. The company’s latest record comes little more than three months after it racked up two billion downloads, suggesting that enthusiasm for applications... »
What is Mobile Number Portability?
In Pakistan, an independent body – Pakistan MNP Database (PMD) was setup by Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA), with the specific purpose of managing the implementation of MNP. The PMD is set to have a 14 member dedicated staff, with the entire project costing Rs. 4-5 billion (US$66 million – US$82 million) with US$10 million... »
Gmail On The Motorola Droid/Milestone: Screenshots
While searching for screenshots of the Gmail application on the Motorola Droid/Milestone, in order to compare it to the one included in the first Android phones, I simply realized there were no screenshots easily available on the internet! I was not lucky during my search and also video reviews were lacking of a dedicated... »
Google unveils Nexus One phone
Google has unveiled an own-brand smartphone called the Nexus One. The wraps were taken off the handset at an invitation-only event held at Google’s Mountain View HQ. The Nexus One is a slim, touchscreen phone built in partnership with Taiwanese manufacturer HTC and runs Google’s Android operating system. To read this BBC News report in full, see: news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8442205.stm Also... »
Skype Out of Apple App Store-Not Really
The reports are swirling that Skype has been taken out of the Apple app store. Well I think otherwise. Here's what I think: 1) Apple is revising its Terms and Conditions around 3G Voice. 2) Skype is preparing a 3G native application 3) The next version we see in the Apple App Store will be 3G ready for... »
AIRCEL To Launch Mobile Application Store
India’s 5th largest GSM mobile service provider Aircel today announced the launch of Aircel Mobile Application Store in association with Infosys Technologies. The Application Store will be a… ] Related Topics: application, India, Info, LEC,... »