Companies develop Web apps for mobile devices
San Francisco Chronicle
In June, consumers spent an average of 81 minutes per day using apps on
smart phones and tablets, versus 74 minutes surfing the Web through a PC or
mobile phone browser, according to a recent analysis by Flurry Inc., a
research firm. ...
<http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin
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Many Smartphone Customers Are Still Up for Grabs
New York Times (blog)
Although it may seem that everyone owns a smartphone these days, there are
still hundreds of millions of mobile phone owners around the world who have
yet to move from a standard mobile or feature phone to its smarter, more
intelligent big brother: the ...
<http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com
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Silicon Savanna: Mobile Phones Transform Africa
TIME
Paul Okwalinga, 28, describes his money app — called M-Shop, it allows
you to buy travel tickets and takeout via mobile phone — as "not
reinventing the wheel but pimping it." Kamal Budhabhatti, 35, claims Elma,
the latest product from his company ...
<http://www.time.com/time/maga
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Report: Windows Phone 7 Marketplace Has More Than 25000 Apps
PC Magazine
Just about nine months later, the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace has grown to
boast more than 25000 apps as of Friday. According to data on
WindowsPhoneAppList.com first reported by WinRumors, Microsoft's mobile
application store offers a total of 25079 ...
<http://www.pcmag.com/article2
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Must Have iPhone Apps, Part 2
Geezer Gamers
A lot of banks have apps that are preferable to using the mobile versions
of their websites. For example, Chase and Compass. * The eBay app makes it
very easy to search/watch auctions, as well as manage your eBay account.
Companion app: PayPal. ...
<http://www.geezergamers.com/e
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App week: Google+ coming to iPhone, Angry Birds to WP7
T3
Every Saturday we round-up the week in mobile applications bringing you
news of the biggest new releases across all major platforms and a host of
reviews from T3's App Chart. Let's crack on... The newest social network on
the block arrived this week. ...
<http://www.t3.com/news/app-we
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HTC Sensation 4G Price Slashed to $129 for 4th of July Weekend
Video Gaming Pros
You get the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system on board the
Sensation, bringing with it a 'pure Google' experience with rich Google
integration, an entire suite of Google Mobile services, enhanced features
and functions, such as Voice ...
<http://www.videogamingpros.co
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<http://news.google.com/news/s
Android Explainer Series: Best Samsung Android phones and devices
Android Apps Appolicious
The phone uses Android version 2.2 and runs on a 1GHz processor. In terms
of apps, the Galaxy S 4G will come pre-loaded with T-Mobile's TV app and
Samsung's Media Hub video store where you can download other TV shows and
movies directly to your phone. ...
<http://www.androidapps.com/te
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Got $6700? This Luxury Android Smartphone Is for You
NewsFactor Network
You have to get your own mobile apps from Google's Android Market. How
déclassé! The superrich may want a $6700 luxury Android smartphone from
jeweler Tag Heuer, but tech geeks will probably hold their noses. The
stainless-steel Tag Heuer device, ...
<http://www.newsfactor.com/new
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Samsung Infuse 4G: Why it Stands Out from the Pack, Get Yours for $89
Video Gaming Pros
Every phone has its strengths, and for the Infuse, the term multimedia
powerhouse comes to mind. With today's advanced mobile technology,
multimedia options are expected as a primary and distinct element of our
smartphone's performance, ...
<http://www.videogamingpros.co
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First Sony PlayStation phone could use better games, controls
TMC Net
But seeing as this is 2011, the device -- officially the PlayStation
Certified Sony Ericsson Xperia Play -- will have a lot of trouble reversing
the massive popularity of gaming apps on Apple's iOS and Google's Android
mobile platforms. ...
<http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit
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Samsung Exhibit 4G Review
SlashGear
We mentioned the Exhibit 4G coming to T-Mobile back in June then I
eventually got my hands on it for a little unboxing. To find out how well
this nice sized mid-range phone does read on past the break. To get a
little idea of the box and all the ...
<http://www.slashgear.com/sams
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Starbucks launches new mobile app
Bizjournals.com
Starbucks has launched a streamlined app for the iPhone and iPod touch by
Apple Inc. Starbucks Corp. on Thursday launched its newest app, Starbucks
for iPhone, which combines two iPhone apps — My Starbucks and Starbucks
Card Mobile — that currently ...
<http://www.bizjournals.com/da
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Google+ contributor and Mac pioneer talks with CNET (Q&A)
CNET
We correctly identified mobile as the next big thing after PCs; we were
just about 10 or 15 years too soon. And then I got very enthusiastic about
open source in early 1998, which led me to found a company called Eazel in
1999, to try to help make ...
<http://news.cnet.com/8301-102
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Study Reveals Facebook Drives Mobile Internet
News Junky Journal (press release)
Looking to the Apps market, the phenomenal uptake of smartphones and mobile
devices has seen the segment skyrocket, providing users with an abundance
of choice covering everything from communication to location-based, from
education to entertainment. ...
<http://www.newsjunkyjournal.c
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Apple, partners to acquire Nortel patents
Times of India
Apple and five bidding partners agreed to buy Nortel Network's remaining
patents for $4.5 billion, giving them access to a portfolio of technologies
used in mobile phones and tablet computers. The bidding group included
Microsoft, Sony, ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatime
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Knowlysis Releases First Android App Called What's My Name
PR Web (press release)
Mobile phones with the Android system (powered by Google) are increasingly
popular in the consumer market, seeing fast growth with new and more
affordable smartphones. The What's My Name app is designed to be a fun way
to help the user learn the names ...
<http://www.prweb.com/releases
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Late News: Google Stops Google+ Invitation, HTC Flyer Coming Soon, 3 UK Pushes ...
ITProPortal
Mobile phone operator T-Mobile UK has joined 3 UK and Talkmobile in
launching a "truly unlimited" mobile data contract from today. The package
is available both for existing customers and for new ones who sign up for
contracts costing £25.54 or more ...
<http://www.itproportal.com/20
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Analysis: BlackBerry under attack in corporate cradle
Chicago Tribune
Jackson, the mobile analyst at CCS Insight, said it was imperative for RIM
to develop more exciting phones. "Unless you can outsex Apple, you're going
to have a problem," he said. (Additional reporting by Eunju Lie. Editing by
Robert MacMillan)
<http://www.chicagotribune.com
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Sonik Technologies Unveils Advanced GPS Micro Tracker
AZoSensors
Its main features include auto tracking by sending alerts at fixed
intervals of time; real time monitoring by mobile phone or internet; a
speeding alarm if the vehicle moves in a speed greater than the fixed speed
levels; a geo-fence, which would give ...
<http://www.azosensors.com/det
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Technology news: N9 Smartphone to reach the island in two months
News On Sunday
Swipe any edge of the screen to move between apps or go home. Three simple
views – Applications, Open applications and Events. Free GPS navigation
worldwide and a drive app optimised for in-car use. A fast mobile web
browser with support for rich HTML5 ...
<http://www.defimedia.info/art
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Apple's iCloud may be great for consumers, but it won't grab the business market
VentureBeat
We'll be exploring the most disruptive mobile trends at our fourth annual
MobileBeat 2011 conference, on July 12-13 at the Palace Hotel in San
Francisco. It will focus on the rise of 4G and how it delivers the promise
of true mobile computing. ...
<http://venturebeat.com/2011/0
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iTEAMS students explore futures
Charleston Post Courier
The business team used a computer program called Alice to create a video
game; the mobile group used a program called AppInventor by Google Apps to
create an application for the Android mobile phone; the global group worked
with handheld GPS units and ...
<http://www.postandcourier.com
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Holiday woe: how to have a trouble-free trip abroad
The Guardian
Make sure you have their 24-hour phone number with you, and that they have
up-to-date contact details for you, including a mobile number. If you are
flying or taking the train to your destination, don't get caught out at the
car hire desk by being ...
<http://www.guardian.co.uk/mon
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Information security market consolidation: A mixed bag
SearchSecurity.com
For example, IBM's acquisition of BigFix was driven by the increased risk
mobile devices and disparate endpoints pose to enterprises.“That company
gets into a core part of our strategy, which is this whole interconnected
planet and being able to manage ...
<http://searchsecurity.techtar
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<http://news.google.com/news/s
Jim Soper Takes On Internet Voting
OpEdNews
Their ultimate goal is paperless voting from your cell phone. The code
phrase for this is "meeting the expectations of young voters." I've heard
this phrase coming out of official meetings in Los Angeles, and in
Washington. I write mobile apps. ...
<http://www.opednews.com/artic
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Consortium prevails over Google for Nortel patents
Boston Globe
"What you are looking at is a list of the companies that are in this
incredibly active battle for the mobile computing platform," said Ron
Epstein, CEO of Epicenter IP Group, a patent broker not involved in the
Nortel auction. ...
<http://www.boston.com/busines
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African apps start getting recognition, making money
PC Advisor
Most of the apps were optimized for mobile phones, which is in line with
the high level of mobile penetration in the continent. Most of the more
successful developers from Pivot 25 had engaged with Nokia at one point or
another. ...
<http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/ne
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HP plans major enterprise push for TouchPad
Computerworld New Zealand
Only Microsoft is in a similar position to integrate a mobile platform, in
this case Windows Phone 7, with an extensive, existing corporate IT
infrastructure. Neither Apple nor Google, by contrast, have presence in the
back end of the corporate network ...
<http://computerworld.co.nz/ne
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San Francisco Chronicle
In June, consumers spent an average of 81 minutes per day using apps on
smart phones and tablets, versus 74 minutes surfing the Web through a PC or
mobile phone browser, according to a recent analysis by Flurry Inc., a
research firm. ...
<http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Many Smartphone Customers Are Still Up for Grabs
New York Times (blog)
Although it may seem that everyone owns a smartphone these days, there are
still hundreds of millions of mobile phone owners around the world who have
yet to move from a standard mobile or feature phone to its smarter, more
intelligent big brother: the ...
<http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Silicon Savanna: Mobile Phones Transform Africa
TIME
Paul Okwalinga, 28, describes his money app — called M-Shop, it allows
you to buy travel tickets and takeout via mobile phone — as "not
reinventing the wheel but pimping it." Kamal Budhabhatti, 35, claims Elma,
the latest product from his company ...
<http://www.time.com/time/maga
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Report: Windows Phone 7 Marketplace Has More Than 25000 Apps
PC Magazine
Just about nine months later, the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace has grown to
boast more than 25000 apps as of Friday. According to data on
WindowsPhoneAppList.com first reported by WinRumors, Microsoft's mobile
application store offers a total of 25079 ...
<http://www.pcmag.com/article2
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Must Have iPhone Apps, Part 2
Geezer Gamers
A lot of banks have apps that are preferable to using the mobile versions
of their websites. For example, Chase and Compass. * The eBay app makes it
very easy to search/watch auctions, as well as manage your eBay account.
Companion app: PayPal. ...
<http://www.geezergamers.com/e
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
App week: Google+ coming to iPhone, Angry Birds to WP7
T3
Every Saturday we round-up the week in mobile applications bringing you
news of the biggest new releases across all major platforms and a host of
reviews from T3's App Chart. Let's crack on... The newest social network on
the block arrived this week. ...
<http://www.t3.com/news/app-we
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
HTC Sensation 4G Price Slashed to $129 for 4th of July Weekend
Video Gaming Pros
You get the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system on board the
Sensation, bringing with it a 'pure Google' experience with rich Google
integration, an entire suite of Google Mobile services, enhanced features
and functions, such as Voice ...
<http://www.videogamingpros.co
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Android Explainer Series: Best Samsung Android phones and devices
Android Apps Appolicious
The phone uses Android version 2.2 and runs on a 1GHz processor. In terms
of apps, the Galaxy S 4G will come pre-loaded with T-Mobile's TV app and
Samsung's Media Hub video store where you can download other TV shows and
movies directly to your phone. ...
<http://www.androidapps.com/te
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Got $6700? This Luxury Android Smartphone Is for You
NewsFactor Network
You have to get your own mobile apps from Google's Android Market. How
déclassé! The superrich may want a $6700 luxury Android smartphone from
jeweler Tag Heuer, but tech geeks will probably hold their noses. The
stainless-steel Tag Heuer device, ...
<http://www.newsfactor.com/new
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Samsung Infuse 4G: Why it Stands Out from the Pack, Get Yours for $89
Video Gaming Pros
Every phone has its strengths, and for the Infuse, the term multimedia
powerhouse comes to mind. With today's advanced mobile technology,
multimedia options are expected as a primary and distinct element of our
smartphone's performance, ...
<http://www.videogamingpros.co
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
First Sony PlayStation phone could use better games, controls
TMC Net
But seeing as this is 2011, the device -- officially the PlayStation
Certified Sony Ericsson Xperia Play -- will have a lot of trouble reversing
the massive popularity of gaming apps on Apple's iOS and Google's Android
mobile platforms. ...
<http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Samsung Exhibit 4G Review
SlashGear
We mentioned the Exhibit 4G coming to T-Mobile back in June then I
eventually got my hands on it for a little unboxing. To find out how well
this nice sized mid-range phone does read on past the break. To get a
little idea of the box and all the ...
<http://www.slashgear.com/sams
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Starbucks launches new mobile app
Bizjournals.com
Starbucks has launched a streamlined app for the iPhone and iPod touch by
Apple Inc. Starbucks Corp. on Thursday launched its newest app, Starbucks
for iPhone, which combines two iPhone apps — My Starbucks and Starbucks
Card Mobile — that currently ...
<http://www.bizjournals.com/da
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Google+ contributor and Mac pioneer talks with CNET (Q&A)
CNET
We correctly identified mobile as the next big thing after PCs; we were
just about 10 or 15 years too soon. And then I got very enthusiastic about
open source in early 1998, which led me to found a company called Eazel in
1999, to try to help make ...
<http://news.cnet.com/8301-102
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Study Reveals Facebook Drives Mobile Internet
News Junky Journal (press release)
Looking to the Apps market, the phenomenal uptake of smartphones and mobile
devices has seen the segment skyrocket, providing users with an abundance
of choice covering everything from communication to location-based, from
education to entertainment. ...
<http://www.newsjunkyjournal.c
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Apple, partners to acquire Nortel patents
Times of India
Apple and five bidding partners agreed to buy Nortel Network's remaining
patents for $4.5 billion, giving them access to a portfolio of technologies
used in mobile phones and tablet computers. The bidding group included
Microsoft, Sony, ...
<http://timesofindia.indiatime
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Knowlysis Releases First Android App Called What's My Name
PR Web (press release)
Mobile phones with the Android system (powered by Google) are increasingly
popular in the consumer market, seeing fast growth with new and more
affordable smartphones. The What's My Name app is designed to be a fun way
to help the user learn the names ...
<http://www.prweb.com/releases
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Late News: Google Stops Google+ Invitation, HTC Flyer Coming Soon, 3 UK Pushes ...
ITProPortal
Mobile phone operator T-Mobile UK has joined 3 UK and Talkmobile in
launching a "truly unlimited" mobile data contract from today. The package
is available both for existing customers and for new ones who sign up for
contracts costing £25.54 or more ...
<http://www.itproportal.com/20
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Analysis: BlackBerry under attack in corporate cradle
Chicago Tribune
Jackson, the mobile analyst at CCS Insight, said it was imperative for RIM
to develop more exciting phones. "Unless you can outsex Apple, you're going
to have a problem," he said. (Additional reporting by Eunju Lie. Editing by
Robert MacMillan)
<http://www.chicagotribune.com
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Sonik Technologies Unveils Advanced GPS Micro Tracker
AZoSensors
Its main features include auto tracking by sending alerts at fixed
intervals of time; real time monitoring by mobile phone or internet; a
speeding alarm if the vehicle moves in a speed greater than the fixed speed
levels; a geo-fence, which would give ...
<http://www.azosensors.com/det
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Technology news: N9 Smartphone to reach the island in two months
News On Sunday
Swipe any edge of the screen to move between apps or go home. Three simple
views – Applications, Open applications and Events. Free GPS navigation
worldwide and a drive app optimised for in-car use. A fast mobile web
browser with support for rich HTML5 ...
<http://www.defimedia.info/art
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Apple's iCloud may be great for consumers, but it won't grab the business market
VentureBeat
We'll be exploring the most disruptive mobile trends at our fourth annual
MobileBeat 2011 conference, on July 12-13 at the Palace Hotel in San
Francisco. It will focus on the rise of 4G and how it delivers the promise
of true mobile computing. ...
<http://venturebeat.com/2011/0
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
iTEAMS students explore futures
Charleston Post Courier
The business team used a computer program called Alice to create a video
game; the mobile group used a program called AppInventor by Google Apps to
create an application for the Android mobile phone; the global group worked
with handheld GPS units and ...
<http://www.postandcourier.com
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Holiday woe: how to have a trouble-free trip abroad
The Guardian
Make sure you have their 24-hour phone number with you, and that they have
up-to-date contact details for you, including a mobile number. If you are
flying or taking the train to your destination, don't get caught out at the
car hire desk by being ...
<http://www.guardian.co.uk/mon
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Information security market consolidation: A mixed bag
SearchSecurity.com
For example, IBM's acquisition of BigFix was driven by the increased risk
mobile devices and disparate endpoints pose to enterprises.“That company
gets into a core part of our strategy, which is this whole interconnected
planet and being able to manage ...
<http://searchsecurity.techtar
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Jim Soper Takes On Internet Voting
OpEdNews
Their ultimate goal is paperless voting from your cell phone. The code
phrase for this is "meeting the expectations of young voters." I've heard
this phrase coming out of official meetings in Los Angeles, and in
Washington. I write mobile apps. ...
<http://www.opednews.com/artic
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
Consortium prevails over Google for Nortel patents
Boston Globe
"What you are looking at is a list of the companies that are in this
incredibly active battle for the mobile computing platform," said Ron
Epstein, CEO of Epicenter IP Group, a patent broker not involved in the
Nortel auction. ...
<http://www.boston.com/busines
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
African apps start getting recognition, making money
PC Advisor
Most of the apps were optimized for mobile phones, which is in line with
the high level of mobile penetration in the continent. Most of the more
successful developers from Pivot 25 had engaged with Nokia at one point or
another. ...
<http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/ne
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s
HP plans major enterprise push for TouchPad
Computerworld New Zealand
Only Microsoft is in a similar position to integrate a mobile platform, in
this case Windows Phone 7, with an extensive, existing corporate IT
infrastructure. Neither Apple nor Google, by contrast, have presence in the
back end of the corporate network ...
<http://computerworld.co.nz/ne
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/s