According to Electricpig.co.uk, Virgin Trains has now added WiFi to all it’s “Pendolino” trains – wow, good work! Unfortunately it ain’t free (when will service operators get that Internet Access should be complimentary, it’s a utility!), and costs £5 for 60 minutes unless you be in First Class. You can also get a 24hr pass…
Konami launches full version of Metal Gear Solid Touch for iPhone / iPod Touch
The Popular App is Expanded to Include New Levels and Intuitive Touch Shooting Controls Konami announced today that the full version of METAL GEAR SOLID TOUCH (MGST) has launched on the Apple App Store – this contains eight additional gameplay levels to the previous version! Developed by Kojima Productions and designed specifically for the iPhone…
Nokia sells enterprise Mobile TV business unit
According to the EE Times and Reuters, Nokia has sold it’s enterprise Mobile TV BU (business unit) to Wipro. Apparently the BU had about 40 employees, who were focused on creating both hardware and softtware to enable the mobile device to access the broadcasting network. Interesting eh? I wonder, if in this small piece of…
Wazabee 3DeeShell for 3D content on the iPhone 3G now available for purchase
Anyone remember recently I posted on Spatial View’s “Wazabee 3DeeShell” for the iPhone – it lets you view 3D on the iPhone, and looked a little bit like this: … well now it’s for sale at wazabee.net! Spatial View Inc today announced that its Wazabee™ 3DeeShell, which enables 3D viewing of content on the iPhone™…
Follow-up: Silent Scope for iPhone/iPod Touch plays well!
Following up on a post I wrote earlier about the relase of Silent Scope for the iPhone / iPod Touch, I’ve just been doing some play testing! About the only difference between the Mobile version and the Arcade is the lack of the 8 ft. high cabinet and 2/3 size sniper rifle! Other than that,…
Related: 10 facts about Mobiles you might or might not know
Following from my last post about the Mobile Security Challenge launched in the UK, check out these interesting (and in some cases alarming) stats about Mobiles: 1. 4 billion mobile phones are in operation worldwide (source: http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSTRE51A2I820090211) 2. There are twice as many mobile phones as credit cards in the world (source: http://www.gizmag.com/orange-near-field-mobile-phone-payment/11216/ ) 3.…
UK: Launch of national search for designers and technologists to create ‘crime-proof’ mobiles
The UK has just seen the launch of a national search for designers to develop new ways of securing mobile phones against thieves and fraudsters, as statistics show that 80% of phones contain data which can be used by criminals to access bank accounts, steal identity, or sell on personal data. The Mobile Phone Security…
HTC appoint new MD in UK and look to grow
Mobiletoday.co.uk is carrying an interesting story on the appointment of a senior ex-Samsung person at HTC in the UK. Jon French has been hired at HTC’s new MD, having previously worked behind the UK MD of Samsung. His goal (obviously) is going to be building the HTC brand (but more importantly market share) in the…
The Hannah Montana Mobile Game!
Well you are in for a treat if you like Hannah Montana, Mobiles, and games – because disney is releasing the Hannah Montana Mobile Game! Hannah Montana the mobile game will be a story driven adventure with many different quick mini game challenges connected with the story and music performances of Hannah Montana controlled by…
Konami’s Silent Scope is now available on Apple App Store
Konami has announced today the availability of Silent Scope on Apple’s App Store. Based on the popular arcade game originally released in 1999, players will now be able to test their marksmen abilities on-the-go as they protect and defend the American First Family in this fast paced rail shooter. Silent Scope takes full advantage of…