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WeFi, the company behind the global WiFi network, has launched WeFiApps, what they say is the first WiFi powered launch pad for mobile applications. According to their over-hyped press release, WeFiApps aims to “revolutionize mobile Internet use by providing a home for data-intensive mobile applications.” Users can download and enjoy varied groups of mobile apps, and let WeFi automatically connect and maintain the best WiFi connection.
Speaking of apps, they include communication services (IM, mobile email and VoIP), entertainment software (games, sports, Mobile Video and TV), information sources (dictionaries, encyclopedias and maps), social networks, news and more. Companies that have agreed to participate in the project include fring, Joiku (owned by Google), Nimbuzz, Shape Services, NewACT, HOVR and others.
WeFiApps is currently accessible on any Wi-Fi enabled Symbian S60 mobile phone, and I guess, if we see users jumping on board, WeFi will support more platforms…
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
