A company called Jinny Software which entered the mobile advertising space back in February 2009 unveiled a new service – ringback tone advertising. Although it sounds annoying, the good thing is that it’s envisioned as an opt-in service for the customers, who in some cases can even select which advertising tones they want to hear.…
Clarion, Nokia team-up on connected car technology
We know Nokia is eager to get in your car. Heck, we’ve even seen the Finnish company partnering with Continental and now they are working together with another car accessory player – Clarion. The two parties will collaborate on Terminal Mode, which is a technology that will improve the way how mobile devices and car…
Cellular South expands its Text CS customer support service
Cellular South announced the expansion of its popular “Text Cellular South (CS)” service that helps customers get quick answers to questions about their mobile phone and account via SMS. The free service was originally launched in November of last year with the introduction of the Android-powered HTC Hero smartphone, and now it’s available on all…
dotMobi launches goMobi, mobile website creation tool
dotMobi, the company behind the “.mobi” domain, unveiled goMobi, an easy to use mobile website creation tool. The company argues that the new solution brings together the breadth of traditional content management systems with the speed and simplicity of mobile website builders. In other words, you don’t need to be an expert in order to…
No iPhone 4 pre-order? AT&T won’t have one for you until June 29
If you didn’t secure your iPhone 4 preorder last week, don’t expect to just go waltzing into an AT&T store on Thursday, June 24th (aka iPhone 4 launch day) and pick up one of Apple’s shiny, glassy-and-steel smartphones. AT&T reached out to us today to let us know that they won’t have any iPhone 4…
Adobe confirms Android 2.2 Froyo updates coming from HTC, Samsung, Motorola and Dell
If you’ve been praying that the Android update gods would bestow Android 2.2 “Froyo” OS on your Dell Streak, Google Nexus One, HTC EVO 4G, HTC Desire, HTC Incredible, Motorola Droid, Motorola Milestone, or Samsung Galaxy S, consider your prayers answered. In Adobe’s press release regarding the availability of Flash 10.1 Player to their partners,…
APPCON conference pass available for $495 through June 27th!
APPCON, the first mobile app centric conference, is offering special discounts through June 27, 2010, allowing interested companies and individuals to register for just $495. That money, which BTW is $300 less than the full price, buys you visit to the Expo Show Floor, the full conference, including all networking events and educational sessions. APPCON…
Apple Surprises iPhone Pre-order Customers With June 23 Delivery Date?
Apple has apparently been sending out e-mails telling iPhone customers who are set up for iPhone 4 home deliveries that they will be getting their handsets a day early – June 23. Say what?! Apple is notorious for keeping strict launch and delivery dates and have gone as far as telling delivery companies not to…
SFO Getting Free WiFi on September 1st
You’d think the SFO (San Francisco International Airport) – the premier international airport serving the tech-heavy Silicon Valley – would already offer their passengers free access to WiFi, but you’d be wrong. While the likes of Mineta San Jose International and Oakland International airports have been serving up free wireless internet access for some time,…
HTC Aria Now Available on AT&T for $129.99
While we heard the HTC Aria could have been pushed out a bit early at AT&T and Best Buy stores this weekend (the device was already stocked-up and ready to go)… One thing is for certain now. The Aria has gone live on AT&T. If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on an actual…