We knew something’s in the air and voila – it’s almost a done deal, pending regulatory approvals in the first quarter of 2011. VimpelCom has merged with Weather Investments (owner of Orascom Telecom), creating the world’s fifth-largest mobile operator group as a result! Under the terms of the deal, VimpelCom will acquire Naguib Sawiris’ Weather…
Archives for 2010
IbizaOnTV mobile TV channel launches on Yamgo
If CLubbingTV is not enough for your “on the go” entertainment and you prefer the “Ibiza stuff” only, don’t worry – there’s a new mobile TV channel for that on Yamgo simply called IbizaOnTV. As you can imagine, we’re talking about a 24/7 music channel dedicated to the nightlife of the biggest party island in…
mBlox survey shows US still lags behind the UK in adoption of mobile services
Mobile transaction network mBlox released the results of its consumer research, revealing almost 90% of consumers prefer multi-channel options for interacting with businesses. Among the communication methods consumers like is SMS, which is seen as a handy tool for reminders and coupons. In terms of the SMS adoption, 59% of UK and 17% of US…
Vodafone launches all-you-can-eat mobile games download service in Europe
Vodafone has launched an all-you-can-eat mobile gaming service in Europe, allowing feature phone owners to download and play as many Java ME games as they like for just 5 EUR (3.5 GBP) per month. In terms of handsets supported, the new service works on the Nokia E65, N85, N95 8GB, N95, N78, N81, N97 Mini,…
A closer look at the Motorola Bravo, Flipout, and Flipside for AT&T
CTIA 2010 brought us a slew of new affordable Android phones, three of which are made by Motorola and going to AT&T. The handsets, the Bravo, Flipout, and Flipside are brought to us by Motorola, sport Android 2.1 with Motoblur, and are all available well under the standard $200 price point. Motoblur adorns itself on…
iPhone 4 Case Roundup Review – Keep Your Apple Smartphone Pristine and Stylish
A case will provide the strength and durability your iPhone 4 needs when you inevitably drop your precious glass-and-steel Apple smartphone. It needs protection to remain pristine. Here’s a quick review of 7 affordable cases that IntoMobile recommends to help you protect your investment. Check out the various styles and designs, and you’ll likely find…
Apple close to subcription iTunes for iPhone, iPad
We’ve heard this one before but a new report suggests that Apple is close to launching its iTunes subscription service which will bring unlimited music to your computer, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. According to the New York Post, the negotiations are underway for this iTunes subscription service. The news that Spotify is coming to…
Verizon, Google downplay Windows Phone 7
Microsoft is all set to formally introduce its Windows Phone 7 platform Monday (check out our ultimate preview) and Verizon and Google are already trying to downplay it. It’s like they say: Haters gonna hate. In a long-ranging interview with CNET, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam didn’t sound too impressed with the upcoming Microsoft Windows Phone…
Can a Case Scratch the iPhone 4’s Glass and Shatter It?
The iPhone 4 isn’t perfect, and now we’re hearing that the glass used on the Apple phone may have problems as well. Call it “Glassgate,” if you will. Shortly after the iPhone 4’s release, users were discovering that touching the frame, which serves as the phone’s antenna system, severely attenuated signal strength and data speed.…
Sony Ericsson Shipping Xperia X8, Cedar
After spending some time at the FCC, the Sony Ericsson X8 is now shipping alongside the eco-friendly Cedar. The two were announced together about four months ago to little fanfare, but maybe they’ll get a bit more lovin’ once they’re actually in stores. SE is toting the X8 as their most affordable Android phone to…