As I mentioned when I joined IntoMobile, occasionally I will be writing commentary or editorial on various areas within Mobile. Today it’s the turn of O2, with their Broadband offering – yes, those tentative steps towards convergence are occurring apace within the industry (as you might or might not know, O2 bought Be – an…
Hudson delivers Bomberman Battles to US Mobys
Hudson has announced the release of Bomberman Battles for BREW and Java phones in the USA. This new variant of the classic franchise has multiple routes through to the end, via 32 huge maps. This sounds like a good thing to me – Bomberman was always one of those games that didn’t rely on high-end…
New Apple patent sees your touch light things up!
A recent patent filed by Apple shows the touchwheel/pad of the Macbook/iPod lighting up as you touch it. It covers both a light encircling your finger (as above), and also blocks of light as you move across areas (see below): In addition, there’s a third option whereby intensity of light is decided by speed of…
Most Brits use their mobile for just txt n voice…
According to new research by SNAPIN software, over 60% of us in the UK are using our mobiles for just the core functions – text and voice. Apparently 30% of the respondents explained their reticence to do more by being saying their were concerned about extra charges. And 18% said they couldn’t be bothered with…
Mobile 3.0 gets the German DVB-H licence
Mobile 3.0, a JV (joint venture) between MFD (a German Mobile TV wholesaler) and publishing house Neva Media, has been awarded a license to operate the upcoming Mobile TV platform in Germany. T-Systems obtained the license to build the network in October (something we covered at the time). The Mobile TV platform is expected to…
Glu Mobile buys out Superscape for $36M
So whilst we are on the topic of Glu, we maybe ought to mention some big money news – they have have stated they are to buy out Superscape Group Plc, for about $36M! Glu have said the acquisiton helps them scale up in the USA, and also helps advance their 3D gaming leadership. Superscape…
Glu – bringing you games for your moby in Q1 2008!
Glu has announced it’s lineup for Q108, and it’s looking pretty sweet – with two console ports coming our way! First of those is Colin McRae: DiRT, featuring full 3D graphics, and various modes. Second is Metal Gear Acid, which many of you will know from it’s PSP debut. There is also Castlevania: Aria of…
Mobiles linked to disturbed sleep
Apparently, and this could spell bad news for a lot of us out there, using a mobile before you go to sleep could stop you having a decent night’s sleep! The study that generated these results also suggests that the radiation from them can cause headaches, insomnia, and confusion (yes, I know what you are…
Now it’s Nokia and Facebook…..?
No sooner am I listing platforms, than stories appear about another handset vendor (actually not another vendor, but THE vendor!) potentially doing a deal with our favourite social network … Apparently the deal revolves around Facebook being preloaded on Nokia devices, in return for Nokia taking a stake in the company. This is interesting compared…
Blackberry and Facebook connect…
Apologies if you have already seen this elsewhere, but I thought it worth listing (especially because I just installed the app on my BBerry!). There are a bunch of features available, as Facebook states on their site: Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones gives you wireless access to: Home screen notifications so you know when you have…