Information Week is reporting on some research by In-stat, that says the number of mobile application store users will grow by 4x to more than 100mn, within just 5 years! In-stat’s report is called “The Apps Store Is Born” – and clearly informed heavily by Apple’s App Store – which has seen 800mn+ downloads in…
On test: BlackBerry Curve 8900
Here at IntoMobile towers, we get through a lot of devices – small to large, powerful right through to barely a widget – but RIM’s range of Email-aholic BlackBerry devices are very well known amongst them. I was recently contacted by RIM, on the basis of being able to do some reviews of their devices…
UK: Virgin Media does ‘unlimited text & web’ bundle tariff for PAYG users
Mobile Choice is reporting that Virgin Media (in the UK) has introduced a new Mobile tariff, aimed squarely at the social networking and texting market segment! The tariff is called “Addict” (!), and will give pay-as-you-go customers unlimited texts and interweb access when they top up £20/month. There are lower tariffs steps than that if…
BBC streaming live to Nokia 5800s
Our friends at Electricpig have spotted some interesting news – namely that the Nokia 5800 can now stream live TV shows from the BBC. The BBC has a beta of it’s live streaming service, which you can access by aiming the 5800’s browser at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/mobile/live/tv The suggestion of course would be that you utilise the…
UK: IntoMobile at Gadget Show Live!
Check it out – IntoMobile is going big on it’s show coverage, and will be at Gadget Show Live in the UK! Well, more specifically, Ben (me) will be there, checking out what’s new in the world of gadgetry. For those not so familiar, the “Gadget Show” is a long-running programme on Terrestrial Channel 5…
Giant Nokia 5800 in Belgium!
Ok, so I’ve heard that the 5800 is a little on the chunky side, but this is plain ridiculous: Yep, that is one ma-hooo-sive handset – try fitting THAT in your back pocket! Electricpig.co.uk has keenly spotted the story which popped up on a Nokia Conversations site (links below) – and tells us that the…
LG Arena – unboxing pics
Electricpig.co.uk has got some great unboxing pics of the LG Arena, and rather than reproduce them in whole, I am going to list show a few below – and then suggest you open another tab/window to see the full selection at our good buddies’ site! In case you forgot (how very dare you forget!), the…
UK: eXpansys: Friday deals!
For those of you with a gadget ferret gnawing away inside your trousers, and feeling the need to scratch that urge, eXpansys have knocked money of some nice tech for you to indulge yourselves: These deals are available on Friday the 3rd of April 2009 between 11am and 4pm by following the links above only.…
Vuzix announces ‘Works with iPhone’ Apple Certified Cable with 3-D Support for Complete Line of AV Video Eyewear
Vuzix Corporation has announced certified Apple iPhone® compatibility with all its AV video eyewear products. Every “Works with iPhone” product is designed for optimal connectivity with the iPhone® and is certified to meet Apple performance standards. Additionally, the cable is the first on the market that supports 3-D video in the following formats: Side by…
More from Vantrix: Extending Relationship with Sybase 365
Following on from other Vantrix news, they have also announced that Sybase 365 (a global leader in mobile messaging services) has extended its contract with Vantrix and will integrate the newest version of Vantrix Message Optimizer and Mediadvance software platform. The agreement broadens a longstanding partnership between the two companies and provides Sybase 365 with…