AdMob is out with its May 2010 Mobile Metrics, comparing the current figures from the numbers two years ago. As we all know and AdMob’s report proves that, smartphone adoption — most notably iPhone and Android — was growing at a record pace during the period. Here are the key numbers: In May 2008, smartphones…
Archives for 2010
PayPal’s Mobile Express Checkout available in beta
PayPal unveiled Mobile Express Checkout, which is a mobile version of its Express Checkout technology, allowing merchants to deliver the familiar easy to use shopping experience to their on-the-go customers. Currently the service is available in beta to select retailers, including Buy.com, and the general availability is planned for later this summer. Some of the…
Google says Nexus Two Android phone not happening
Apparently, Google will not be releasing the much hoped for Nexus Two, the supposed Super Phone followup to the Nexus One Android phone. Google chief Eric Schmidt essentially confirmed that the search giant has no plans to make or sell the fabled QWERTY keyboard-toting successor to the Nexus One. Google believes that they accomplished their…
The Mobile Roundup – The ‘Can you hear me now?’ edition
It was quietly a pretty big week in mobile, as we gave our take on the Verizon Motorola Droid X, Apple admitted its iPhone units have had reception problems from the beginning and Microsoft killed off its ill-fated Kin lineup. It’s Friday on IntoMobile, so let’s jump into the biggest stories of the week in…
Motorola Cliq, XT get closer to Android 2.1
Motorola Cliq and Cliq XT users can expect to get Android 2.1 soon, as the company is testing out the firmware upgrade right now. Motorola already missed its second quarter deadline but the wheels are in motion for an over-the-air upgrade. In the support forums, the company said: For those asking for an update regarding…
Game Review: Predators for iPhone / iPad
The Predators movie is set to be released on July 7th, and what would the release of a big budget summer film be without an official video game. That’s where Predators for the iPhone comes in. Chillingo & Angry Mob Games, who if you recall was the team behind Guerrilla Bob, have worked together to…
Samsung Galaxy S video-out through 3.5mm headphone jack?? Um, yes.
Say what? Most of us didn’t even know it was possible, but it looks like the Samsung Galaxy S has video-out capabilities right from the 3.5 mm headphone jack. Craaazy. The most common way we’ve seen video-out possible comes from either a USB port, or a built-in HDMI port, but the headphone jack? Wow. The…
Chase iPhone app lets you deposit checks by taking pictures
There’s good news if you’re a Chase bank member and rock an Apple iPhone, as the banking app has been updated to include cool new features. The iPhone app lets you do what you’d expect, including finding ATMs near you, check account balances and transfer funds. The cool part of this update is that now…
Fallen Earth Mobile Companion for iPhone Update Previewed; BlackBerry App Released
The post-apocalyptic massively multiplayer online game, Fallen Earth, released an iPhone and Android companion app not too long ago to stay in touch with your clanmates, keep an eye on auctions, and use as a general game reference. The same functions are now available on BlackBerry, shown in some of the screenshots above. I actually…
Qualcomm Announces Augmented Reality Platform with Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots
Qualcomm has just announced that they’re launching a mobile augmented reality platform and will release a software development kit for app creators this fall. Mattel has already partnered up with Qualcomm to make an AR Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em game, which based on the concept alone, I’m eager to try out. The Unity game development…