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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.

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Posts by Dusan Belic

Google Voice for Android updated with ICS-style look and feel, asynchronous SMS sending

Google Voice for Android got a small update and now the application looks like it’s tailor-made for the latest version of the platform – Ice Cream Sandwich. In addition, it now comes with asynchronous SMS sending support (offline queuing), though when sending texts to multiple recipients, it will still work synchronously. Tablet users on their end will notice a few differences on the surface such as a Click-to-Call button added to the main interface and integration into the People/Contacts app… And that’s about it. Nothing major, though still worth installing… … Read more

Google Voice for Android updated with ICS-style look and feel, asynchronous SMS sending 1 day ago

Dusan Belic

Fotopedia launches another photo app – Women of the World

Fotopedia released another awesome photo app for iOS-based devices – Women of the World. Developed in partnership with the World Bank, the new application takes users on an “eye-opening tour” and educational look into the lives of women all across the world. Through the app, users will encounter women from every corner of the globe and witness their fighting spirit in the face of human, political, and religious events. Among the images you will be able to see are a bride at her wedding in Singapore, a woman whose daughter … Read more

Fotopedia launches another photo app - Women of the World 1 day ago

Dusan Belic

JetBlue launches new iPhone app, revamps its mobile website

JetBlue Airways updated its iPhone app, making it even easier for its customers to book flights, check-in and check their flight status. Moreover, there are other extras like virtual postcards, using which customers can share their travel experiences with friends and family or post to their “favorite social network” (guess this means Facebook and Twitter). In addition, there are features for easy sharing of itineraries, and the ability to access to the airline’s in-flight amenities like snack and beverage offerings, movie previews, and even DIRECTV schedules for the duration of … Read more

JetBlue launches new iPhone app, revamps its mobile website 1 day ago

Dusan Belic

Tomi Ahonen: Average users looks at their phone 150 times a day!

During the recent Mobile Web Africa conference in Johannesburg, 3G strategy consultant Tomi Ahonen took the stage to talk about the prospect of mobile technology and how it changes the world. Here are the highlights from his keynote: Mobile is the fastest way to reach consumers. According to a study conducted in New Zealand, e-mail is read 48 hours after it is sent, while the average SMS is read in four minutes. In other words, SMS is 720 times faster than e-mail in message-opening throughput. Nokia reported that the average person … Read more

Tomi Ahonen: Average users looks at their phone 150 times a day! 1 day ago

Dusan Belic

Win a free Samsung Galaxy Note from Samsung Canada

As part of the promotion for its highly sought-after phablet (phone/tablet), Samsung Canada is running a contest in which it will give away 5 Galaxy Note units to lucky bastards users. The huge device is heading to Canada’s three networks — including TELUS, Bell and Rogers — and will cost up to $729.99 sans any long-term commitments. Of course, with a three-year contract the price goes down, but you’ll still need to shell out some $200 to get this beast phone/tablet. The contest has already started and it runs through … Read more

Win a free Samsung Galaxy Note from Samsung Canada 1 day ago

Dusan Belic

Orange Israel is on sale, too

It’s like everyone’s “trading Oranges” these days. Just recently, we’ve seen Three Austria acquiring the local branch of Orange and now Partner Communications is looking to sell its big stake (44.5%) in Orange Israel. The company has apparently already hired investment bankers to look at options to get as much money as possible for the mobile network. To sweeten the deal, one of the advisors, Deutsche Bank, said it will offer credit lines of up to $1 billion if necessary to the prospective buyer. Partner Communications’ stake is worth around … Read more

Orange Israel is on sale, too 1 day ago

Dusan Belic

Transparent Screen for Android allows you to use your phone while walking

You’ve probably seen a guy or gal typing something on his/her phone only to be interrupted by an inappropriately placed tree. Heck you may’ve been the victim of an attacking tree yourself… I know I have. Someone noticed this problem and voila – the first SMS-camera apps were released, allowing you to see where you’re going while texting your buddies. However, the problem still occurred when you wanted to check something else on the phone. Enter Transparent Screen, a new Android app that makes your screen, well, transparent. As a … Read more

Transparent Screen for Android allows you to use your phone while walking 1 day ago

Dusan Belic

Juniper Research: Consumer mobile app revenues to pass $50 billion by 2016

Everyone and their mama are using apps these days, and we’re everything but surprised to learn there’s money to be made in this market. According to Juniper Research, we’re talking about some serious cash, with annual revenues from consumer mobile applications set to approach $52 billion by 2016. Juniper’s report found that the introduction of operator billing across storefronts such as the Android Market and Ovi Store had led to a dramatic rise in revenues. Likewise, the mass deployment of in-app billing options meant that, for many storefronts, post-download revenues … Read more

Juniper Research: Consumer mobile app revenues to pass $50 billion by 2016 1 day ago

Dusan Belic

Sony “Xperia Sola” trademark caught at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Even though it broke up with Ericsson, Sony plans to keep using the Xperia brand and has already announced first Sony-only-branded products at the CES – Sony Xperia ion and Sony Xperia S. Now the Japanese company has filed a trademark for “Xperia Sola” at United States Patent and Trademark Office, with that term (patent number 85528680) covering the category of “Mobile phones and accessories”. Unfortunately we don’t have any other details to share at the moment and as far as we can tell, Xperia Sola could be just another … Read more

Sony Xperia Sola trademark caught at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 2 days ago

Dusan Belic

LG’s upcoming Optimus Vu has a 5-inch screen with 4:3 aspect ratio

LG is teasing us with a new, still unannounced device. Called Optimus Vu, it’s an Android smartphone with a huge 5-inch screen. However, there’s something special about that screen – it has a 4:3 aspect ratio which is kinda strange, prompting us to think about compatibility and how many of the existing apps will render on such a device. Aside from that screen, this bad boy will also comes with a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm APQ8060 SoC, 1GB of RAM, 8GB ROM, NFC, 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, while Android 2.3 Gingerbread will … Read more

LG Optimus Vu 2 days ago

Dusan Belic

LG hires Edward Norton and Daria Werbowy to promote LG Prada 3.0

LG and PRADA hired actor Edward Norton and Ukrainian/Canadian model Daria Werbowy as the faces of the global advertising campaign to launch the PRADA phone by LG 3.0. According to the official press release, both Norton and Werbowy “embody the core values behind the PRADA phone by LG 3.0″ – stylish looks and smart functionality. Moreover, both are stars who have excelled in their fields and represent the “ethos of style and substance;” while Norton is an Academy Award-nominated actor, Werbowy holds the record for opening and closing the most … Read more

LG hires Edward Norton and Daria Werbowy to promote LG Prada 3.0 2 days ago

Dusan Belic