AT&T announced a new website for its Developer Program, offering “extensive support to its developers for the technical and commercial challenges they face.” Among the features you will find on the updated website, we highlight: Live chat tool for developers to get answers to application questions in real time Help ticket system for more complex…
AT&T launches the rugged Motorola ES400, too
Sprint won’t be the only carrier to offer Moto’s rugged ES400 smartphone. The device that runs Windows Embedded Handheld platform has been announced by AT&T, which will offer it to its business and government clients. As you can expect from a rugged phone, it’s not exactly a beautiful device. Rather the accent is put on…
SPB Mobile Shell 5.0 launched for manufacturers and carriers
SPB Software announced the latest version of SPB Mobile Shell 5.0 for device manufacturers and carriers. One of the most popular mobile UI solutions is available for multiple devices and platforms, including Windows Mobile, Android and Symbian and has already been deployed by over 15 companies, including Sony Ericsson, Toshiba and O2. In terms of…
Symbian Exchange and Exposition application developer and business track line-ups unveiled
The Symbian Exchange and Exposition announced the application developer and business track line-ups. Here’s who’s coming: Jerome Portier, Senior Developer at Orange Wednesday Daniel Rocha, Senior Technology Expert at Nokia Espen Riskedal, Co-founder of Cutehacks Piotr Janas, Comarch Steve Kingsley-Jones, Director of Product Management at Immersion Corp. Paulius Meskauskas, Principal SW Architect at Nokia Jari…
Mobile Developer Magazine is a new online magazine made by and for mobile developers
There’s a new online magazine on the Interwebs called Mobile Developer Magazine (MDM). As you can guess from its title, the targeted audience for the new publication includes mobile developers. You can start reading the magazine at mobiledevmag.com. First issue features include: Hello, Windows Phone 7! – by Colin Melia, CTO, architect, speaker, trainer and…
Zipcar users in Boston can get a free Jabra CRUISER Bluetooth in-car speakerphone
Bluetooth accessory maker Jabra is teaming up with car-sharing service Zipcar to offer the Jabra CRUISER, a Bluetooth in-car speakerphone, to lucky Zipsters in Boston. There are no guarantees you will get Jabra’s free device, as winners are selected at random. The promotion takes place through the month of October and will be running at…
Virgin Mobile announces Samsung Intercept Android phone on the cheap, no contract
Virgin Mobile users, now is the time to get your hands on the carrier’s very first Android device, the Samsung Intercept. The Intercept may not be the highest-powered phone in the world, but it’s certainly the best handset you can get on the no-contract carrier. Samsung gave its down-range Intercept a 3.2-inch display, a 3.2-megapixel…
Yamli Brings Arabic Translation App to iPhone and iPad
Released at the beginning of the month from the folks at Language Analytics, the Yamli Arabic Keyboard and Search app brings a powerful Arabic translation tool to iPhone and iPad. Building upon the success of their website at Yamli.com (more than 10 million have used the online service, and more than 300 million words have…
Verizon Wireless launches mobile phone Trade-In Program
Verizon Wireless launched the Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program, allowing folks from any mobile operator to get value from no-longer-used wireless devices while help the environment at the same time. Here’s how it works: You submit your device for appraisal. If you like the price (which is, let’s face it, usually below the real market value)…
Leap Wireless and Pocket Communications JV is a done deal; Set to provide Cricket mobile services in the South Texas region
On the heels of the original announcement from February 23rd, Leap Wireless and Pocket Communications announced they have formed a Leap-controlled and managed joint venture that provides mobile communications services through Leap’s Cricket brand to customers in the South Texas region. From San Antonio to Laredo and in the Rio Grande Valley, there are more…