After those series of announcements by the EU that DVB-H was the way to go for Mobile TV (check one we posted about here), it has now decided that actually multiple standards might be better than just one TV tech: Mobile Europe points out that last week’s EU statement said: “Aspects related to interoperability and…
Polish Mobile OpCos working together on Mobile TV?
The four Mobile OpCos in Poland are working together on a bid for a DVB-H license. The operators, PTC, P4, Polkomtel, and PTK Centertel will each have a 25% stake in the JV. Apparently “The Office of Electronic Communications” is holding the tender for DVB-H spectrum, with applications to be in by mid-Jan 09. See,…
European Commission thinking of 14% tax on GPS or TV-capable Mobiles??
The EC is considering putting a 14% import tax on handsets with integrated GPS or TV! Apparently there are already import taxes on devices with external TV tuners, but Mobiles are currently exempt – however the EC believes that since the Mobiles can do more than simple phone functions, then they ought to be subject…
Ericsson and Intel collaborate to create anti-theft mobile broadband modules in Laptops
Ericsson announced today that it is collaborating with Intel to ensure that Ericsson’s Mobile Broadband Modules are interoperable with Intel® Anti-Theft PC Protection Technology for notebooks to offer a secure and reliable anti-theft solution for mobile broadband users. The collaboration addresses solutions to minimize the negative consequences when notebooks are lost or stolen, and in…
Follow-up: Alcatel-Lucent reveals strategy following rumours of exiting Mobile TV
Following on from a previous post I made, we are now a bit clearer on what AlcaLu’s strategy is within Mobile…. CEO Ben Verwaayen has announced that the equipment vendor is going to lay off 1000 managers, and reduce contractors by 5000 as it aims to reverse seven consecutive quarterly losses. The company is aiming…
Big Buck Hunter Pro now on Mobile…
Hands-On Mobile has announced the release of Big Buck Hunter Pro on mobile devices. Interestingly, the games uses EyeMobile® Engine technology, which apparently lets players aim guns by moving the mobile device left and right – I’d assume this is on acceleromter-enabled devices like the LG Secret. Apparently the game is available at the moment…
$80m opportunity in embedded Mobile games?
Well there is if you listen to what M-Biz Global is saying – they reckon the ‘vanilla’ (a.k.a. SIM-free) handset market offers a stack of largely untapped cash for games publishers. Apparently those handset vendors that are embedding it’s ‘Try-and-buy’ mobile software are reporting that about 40% of people purchase mobile games – and that’s…
Player X partners with AdMob for Games + Ads
Player X has announced a partnership with Mob-Ad form AdMob (!), based on the Player X “100% Mobile games portal”. Now I’ve posted on Player X’s games before, and how good they – so it’s good to see them doing a deal that will help drive them forward – and who better than AdMob, who…
Com2US announces new games titles for the iPhone and iPod
Com2US has announced a raft of new games titles for the iPhone and iPod – with a mix of genres that should please everyone: For casual players who enjoy easy controls and whimsical graphics, there is Crazy Hotdogs Tailgate Party For those who like a little strategic thinking with their games, Com2uS offers Trapped: Undead…
SEGA launches free mini-portal gaming website
SEGA of America has launched a new gaming and social networking website, with a stack of free-play titles. It’s available to PC AND Mac users, and is called PlaySEGA. Each game (of which there are a mix of new and recognised titles) allows users to collect PlaySEGA rings – which is the “currency” on the…