As the iPhone becomes part of more and more professionals’ lives, and the soon to be available iPad being considered as an enterprise device, productivity apps are certain to become even more sought out by users of these devices. That’s why it’s good to bear that Roe Mobile Development has just released version 2.0 of its…
Novatel Wireless completes first dual-carrier HSPA+ data transmission
Novatel Wireless has announced that it has successfully completed another data transmission (see the post about 4G data here), this time over dual-carrier HSPA+, using Qualcomm’s MDM8220 chipset. For those of you not in the know with the network terms, Dual-carrier HSPA+ is a network innovation that will deliver more advanced data capabilities by (surprisingly…
Slug Wars Slimes its way on to the App Store!
Republic of Fun just announced the release of Slug Wars – a real-time strategy game that brings to light the epic battles fought by brave slugs in yards across the nation! Slug Wars is all about managing unit queues for maximum impact on the battlefield. Slug units move down one of three lanes to reach…
Slango Urban Dictionary goes live for iPhone
There are a real mixture of Apps for the iPhone – some useful, some more for fun – I can’t decide which category ‘Slango Urban Dictionary’ falls into, but it certainly brings a smile to my face 🙂 Here’s the spiel: Ever wanted to know what your favorite rappers were talking about when they referenced…
Samsung to introduce SUPER AMOLED device at MWC 2010
Our buddies at Oled-display.net have let us know about a nifty new Samsung handset that is going to be announced at MWC 2010, packing a SUPER AMOLED (yes, SUPER!) touchscreen! We do a little bit more, but not much – the AMOLED will be WVGA, and around 3.3 inches. Apparently Samsung have suggested that the…
Novatel Wireless Do First Successful 4G LTE Data Transmission
Novatel Wireless today announced that it has successfully completed the first data transmission call using Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G technology. Fascinatingly, LTE provides data rates of up to 100Mbps on the uplink and 50 Mbps on the downlink by leveraging new, wider bandwidth spectrum. Many operators are already planning to overlay LTE on their…
Vodafone World of Difference
And now for something a little bit different…. Vodafone UK (and in fact other Vodafone OpCos internationally) have rolled out an initiative called ‘World of Difference’ – it’s a charitable programme which lets volunteers go and help out in places that need it: Vodafone’s World of Difference programme gives people the opportunity to spend time…
CoPilot Live v8 adds Premium Traffic and Free Local Search to Windows Mobile and Android App
ALK Technologies today announced the availability of Premium Live Services for CoPilot Live v8 customers using Windows Mobile and Android smartphones. In addition, all CoPilot Live v8 customers across all platforms will be able to access Local Internet search from directly within the app for free. A range of Premium Live Services is now available…
Sony Ericsson X10 coming soon to Vodafone UK
The Sony Ericsson X10 is coming soon to Vodafone UK, I’ve just been told. For those of you that aren’t familiar, check out some of our previous posts (here and here). The X10 is packing Android, and is literally riddled with Google services integration! It’s a good-lookin’ device too, with a big old 4-inch touchscreen,…
OverMyMinutes.com Announces First iPhone App for Monitoring Minutes and Texts Usage
OverMyMinutes.com has announced the release of the first iPhone App that offers users the ability to keep a constant watch on their Apple iPhone call minutes and texting usage. The newly-developed application is a mobile compliment to the company’s existing free tracking service website, OverMyMinutes.com. The Overmyminutes.com Alerter is available to consumers for immediate download…