Qualcomm has stated that it’s intentions as regards mobile contents services is to “sit behind” MNOs, not compete with them, Ovi-style. At BREW 08, Andrew Gilbert, EVP and president of Qualcomm Internet Services, stressed that his company was an ‘operator friendly’ service provider. Apparently Gilbert was referring specifically to the BREW “download ecosystem”, the MediaFLO…
Malicious image could affects security of Moto’s RAZR
You could have some issues if you accept a JPEG from strangers to your RAZR, according to CNET News…. A vulnerability has been discovered in the phones that could allow a hacker to send a corrupt JPEG image via Multimedia Messaging Service that could be leveraged to run malicious code on the phone. However, you…
M:Metrics acquired by comScore
M:Metrics, our favourite Mobile stats company measuring activity in the mobile industry, has been acquired by comScore, one of the top trackers of Internet and digital-market share. comScore paid $44.3mn, and issued stock options also, to close the deal. With the acquisition, comScore strengthens its position in measuring mobile-phone usage, mobile-Internet browsing and related advertising…
UK: Woolworths says no CD singles, just downloads
UK: Woolworths announced yesterday a dual-change to it’s current retailing of music and video – firstly, that from August, it would no longer sell CD singles in it’s stores – and secondly that it was launching a digital download site for Mobiles. The new Woolworths site will offer ringtones, wallpapers, and Java games for mobiles,…
France Telecom to spend 200mn Euros on TV and Movies
Mobile Entertainment reports that France Telecom is planing to spend 200mn Euros on movies and TV this year. As most of you know, the French OpCo has moved strongly in to “Triple Play” – that is to say it has Mobile, TV, and Internet subscribers. As such, there needs to be a co-ordinated approach to…
Mobiles helping UK shopping malls track punters!
In the UK: Tracking technology created by Path Technologies is being used to watch how shoppers mobe around shopping malls, according to The Register. By installing their receivers in the shopping centre, Path are able to pick up comms between handsets and base stations, enabling location-fix to within a couple of metres. There are apparently…
Japanese children should be prevented from using Mobiles, says Government
Having reported only yesterday on the suggestion of one researcher to proactively introduce Mobiles into schools as a learning tool, I now present for you a complete paradigm-shift in terms of the approach of the Japanese to the issue of kids with phones. Before you continue, it’s worth bearing in mind that Japan is one…
Orange Sports TV Channel on Personal Mobile TV
Orange France has obtained a DVB-H mode frequency for its “Orange Sports” TV channel, following the request for applications issued on 6 November 2007 by the French Audiovisual Regulator. Orange Sports TV, the sports news and discovery channel, will thus be one of the first channels to be broadcast on mobiles in France, via the…
NTT DoCoMo Unveils 19 Handsets
NTT DOCOMO has announced the new 906i and 706i series, with a total of 19 handsets and 64 body colours!! The 906i series’ eight handsets are equipped for all-round functions, including 3G/GSM international roaming, upgraded GPS location information, HSDPA, “One-Segment” mobile TV, 2 in 1® (combines capabilities of two phones in one), DCMX® mobile credit…
Safaricom launches 3G coverage
So here is some news of a 3G launch that is a little farther afield than normal…. Kenya’s largest mobile operator, Safaricom has launched its 3G network commercially. Subscribers will apparently have access to 3.5G at up to 7.2Mbps. The 3G tech will become available in Nairobi first, and then be rolled out further over…