Although most of us are still skeptical on the prospects of Samsung’s bada platform, the Korean company doesn’t give up pushing it forward. During the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung talked about plans for bada OS 2.0, highlighting the upcoming updates. Among the things we should expect in bada 2.0, we find multitasking, push…
Hands-On: ViewSonic V320 Runs Android, Has Two SIM Slots
At Mobile World Congress 2011, we got a chance to play around with the upcoming ViewSonic V320, which promises to bring two SIM card slots to the table and mid-range specs. ViewSonic also had their new Viewpad 10Pro tablet at MWC, which dual-boots into Windows 7 and Android, but it was still very early software…
RIM Confirms NFC is Coming to BlackBerry
Back in an interview a few months ago, RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie said they “would be fools not to” include near-field communications in their next batch of handsets. In addition to reiterating their stance at the Mobile World Congress 2011 keynote with him saying “many, if not most” future BlackBerry smartphones would have NFC, RIM…
Skype announces Mobile Partner Program for operators; Qtel first on board
In addition to launching a partner program for WiFi hotspot operators – Skype Access, the popular VoIP services provider also announced a Mobile Partner Program for operators in markets with low 3G broadband penetration. The idea is to bring the “Skype experience” to a broad range of mobile users, while at the same time enabling…
SuperTooth HD speakerphone and SuperTooth Disco portable stereo speaker unveiled
Bluetooth accessories maker SuperTooth unveiled two cool products at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The first one is SuperTooth HD which is touted to be the “most advanced Bluetooth speakerphone on the market.” The device comes with new Twin Speaker V Array Technology, rocking 2 5-Watt speakers and a 5.4-Watt amplifier for higher audio…
Location Labs makes Mobile Geofencing Platform available; Launches location-based Spatial Data Storage
Location Labs announced general availability of its Geofencing platform with enhanced functionality. The cloud-based technology is made to help iPhone and Android developers accurately define virtual boundaries on the phone or in the cloud, and is already in use for interactive billboard advertising from CBS Outdoors and Intel, and “Store Alerts” functionality in Cellfire’s couponing…
Myriad Updates enables social networking in emerging markets
Myriad is bringing social networking services to emerging markets with its new solution called Myriad Updates. The idea is to allow billions of people without mobile data access to cyber schmooze while on the go, using nothing but SMS. If you remember, we’ve already covered India-based GupShup which already offers a similar service and is…
Hands-On: ZTE Skate – Decent Specs, Vanilla Feel
ZTE quietly announced an Android handset at Mobile World Congress. The Skate has a 4.3-inch WVGA screen, runs vanilla Android 2.3, a 5 megapixel camera, and the usual stuff like 7.2 Mbps HSPA, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. The Skate will be launching in the second quarter in Europe, presumably at a lower-than-average price point, since…
ooVoo Mobile demos multi-point video chat on iOS devices
During the Mobile World Congress, we had a chance to see ooVoo Mobile app working on Apple iOS mobile devices. The company even promised to bring its super-fast growing, multi-point video chat application to the AppStore at some point in April. We don’t have the exact date, but I doubt even the ooVoo guys know…
Vodafone, China Mobile sign a strategic co-operation framework agreement
Two of the largest mobile operators in the world, Vodafone and China Mobile, signed a “strategic co-operation framework agreement” at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Under the deal, the two companies will continue their existing co-operation in a number of areas, including exchange of corporate management, technical and operational expertise, enhanced roaming, multinational customers,…