metaio, the creator of the popular junaio application, announced what I thought was the first augmented reality conference in the world (but was corrected soon afterwards — though I still don’t know which one was the first) – insideAR. The date is set for September 27th and venue is Avalon – Das Kraftwerk, Bahnhofstr. 30,…
Samsung goes live with its Galaxy Tab teaser website, makes us drool
Samsung let loose their Galaxy Tab Android tablet in a promotional video on its new teaser website dedicated to this portable tablet. As expected, the Galaxy Tab will include Android 2.2 Froyo as its operating system of choice, video calling via the front-facing camera, Swype keyboard, augmented reality, HD movie support, and a 7-inch screen.…
Ultrabrief: Mobile World Congress will not take place in Barcelona after 2012
Those of you working in the technology industry who are tired of paying out the ass for hotel rooms every February, getting served food that’s been sitting in a restaurant’s freezer for half a year, and being on full alert at all times thanks to a sensational amount of pick pocketing, this is your time…
GSMA unveils Mobile World Congress 2011 keynote speakers
The GSMA announced keynote speakers for the Mobile World Congress 2011 that will take place 14-17 February 2011 at the Fira de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. Executives who are confirmed to deliver keynote presentations at the event include: Randall Stephenson, Chairman, CEO and President, AT&T Li Yue, President, China Mobile Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO,…
AppNation launches $10,000 ‘Pimp My App’ developer contest with Fox and SFCVB
Apps are hot right now and the upcoming AppNation app developers conference in SF has announced that they will be teaming up with Fox Network and San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau to give mobile app developers a chance to win some cold, hard cash. AppNation is running a “Pimp My App” contest that will…
Verizon CEO keynoting CTIA
We just heard about who will be keynoting the upcoming CTIA Enterprise & Application show and it will be filled with bigwigs from Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Ford. Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam will kick things off on the first day (October 6) and he’ll be talking about the company’s 4G network based on Long-Term Evolution.…
Symbian Exchange and Exposition taking place in Amsterdam, November 9-10th
Symbian Exchange and Exposition (SEE) is going to the continental Europe, from London to Amsterdam, the city which (according to the official release) much like the Symbian ecosystem, “is comprised of a unique cultural fabric and deep creative roots.” The event is taking place in Beurs van Berlage, the venue that was originally designed as…
Mobile application focused event APPCON is cancelled
We regret to inform you that the first mobile app focused event, APPCON, has been cancelled. Here’s what we got via email: It is with great disappointment that APPCON must postpone its 2010 event . We look forward to providing updated event details as soon as we finalize the schedule for a more appropriate time…
The Mobile Roundup – The ‘Droid X doesn’t need a bumper case’ edition
It’s summer blockbuster time for mobile news, as this week was jam-packed with hot scoops and big deals. Apple giving away free iPhone 4 bumper cases was the big story today, but we also saw the launch of the Motorola Droid X on Verizon, the Samsung Galaxy S phones hit the wild and we put…
Facebook: ‘We really see mobile as the future’
Facebook is quickly becoming a major force in the mobile space and the social networking company has no plans to stop. At the MobileBeat 2010 Conference, Facebook’s Erick Tseng said the company will be making strong efforts to become a mobile platform. At his first major public appearance since leaving Google for Facebook, Tseng said…