Remember Fotopedia Heritage, the iPhone and iPad application we recommended downloading (it’s free)? Well, the same company that brought us that gem (Fotonauts), launched its first PRO (as in “not free”) application in the AppStore – Fotopedia National Parks. As you can imagine, the focus here is on national parks of the U.S. Renowned photographer…
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Nokia Diagnostics 1.74 for Symbian S60 5.0 helps smartphone owners determine what’s wrong with their device
Although we haven’t talked about Nokia Diagnostics when it was initially released, we decided to give it some space now when it’s updated. The application is now in version 1.74 and comes with “more extensive set of tests” to help Symbian S60 5.0 smartphone owners figure out what’s the problem with their device. In addition…
Page Plus Cellular’s $80 plan gives you 2,000 voice minutes for a year
It gotta be an increasing competition when we have [repaid provider Page Plus Cellular beefing-up its $80 for 120 days plan to extend the number of days you can use your minutes to 365 (or 366). That’s right – users can pay $80 and get 2,000 voice minutes to use whenever and however they want…
White Samsung Galaxy S hits Germany
Just in time for the holiday season, Samsung launched a white version of its popular Android smartphone, Galaxy S, in Germany. In addition to the differently colored back panel, the white version is identical to the original Galaxy S. That said you should expect it comes with the same 5-megapixel camera with HD video recording…
Samsung NORi clamshell launched in Hong Kong
Some time ago we talked about the Samsung NORi F, which at that point was a “yet another Korea-only device.” No more. The electronics giant is bringing this somewhat stylish clamshell to Hong Kong, hinting us we could see it launched in other parts of the world, too. Available in “everything but discreet” colors like…
Symbian users want a Kindle app, too!
Although it sells a dedicated ebook reading device, Amazon also offers Kindle mobile apps for Android and iOS-powered devices. What about other platforms? I guess they’ll support webOS the minute HP launches some new device (a tablet perhaps?), but what’s happening with Symbian? There is a big army of users out there, readily waiting for…
India’s Reliance turns on its 3G network in major cities
India’s Reliance Communications (R-Com), which is the second-largest mobile operator in the country, has switched on its 3G network in the major cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta and Chandigarh. The company has acquired 3G spectrum in 13 of India’s 22 telecom circles and plans to launch the remaining 9 zones during next year. After reporting…
ABI Research: Revenues from mobile display ads to reach $1.5 billion
Mobile marketing and advertising industry keeps growing, with one six-month period in 2010 saw spending expand in the US by almost 2.5%. That and other data prompted ABI Research to forecast that in 2016, revenue from mobile display ads will be getting close to $1.5 billion. According to the company’s practice director Neil Strother, about…
Federal Appeals Court tells Obama administration they need a warrant for cell-site data from operators
After the terrorist attacks on September 11th America changed for the worse, with the rights of citizens being thrown out left and right under the guise of “increased protection”. This latest brouhaha over the new full body scanners at many of America’s largest airports is yet another example of invasion of privacy aimed to scare…
Nielsen: The young people of the world prefer smartphones [Italians most wired]
New data has been released by Nielsen detailing how the young people (age 15 to 24) are using mobile technology and it comes as no surprise to many of us that they’re adopting smartphones faster than any other age group. Italians lead the pack with 47% of young people owning a smartphone. It drops to…