The iPad apparently isn’t about revolutionizing computing, it’s all about allowing new apps to revolutionize they way we use the iPad. At least that’s what a new app development fund, called AppFund, believes is the real draw of the iPad. AppFund was created by CNET co-founder Kevin Wendle and MusicNation co-founder Daniel Klaus with the…
Sling Media and AT&T come to terms on 3G-enabled SlingPlayer Mobile app
AT&T seems to be loosening up when it comes to mobile apps using their 3G data network to stream video or internet phone calls, and we’re glad to see the flood gates slowly opening. Following on news that VoIP iPhone apps are now allowed to use AT&T’s 3G network to make free internet phone calls,…
Samsung M100S Android phone unveiled with Android 2.1 OS and TouchWiz
Say what you will about TouchWiz, but no amount of complaining about its awkward and confusing user interface will keep Samsung from continuing to feature TouchWiz in their latest smartphones – the new Samsung M100S, for example. Samsung just unveiled their Samsung M100S as their first Android smartphone to run Android OS 2.1. Like it’s…
IM+ for Skype brings free VoIP calls to BlackBerry!
It seems Apple’s change of heart in regards to letting VoIP iPhone apps work over 3G networks is having a halo effect on other VoIP services. Shape Services, makers of the popular IM+ chat client, has announced that it has updated the IM+ for Skype app for BlackBerry to offer free WiFi-based Skype calls. The…
O2UK and Azzurri create strategic relationship
O2 has announced that Azzurri Communications, a leading independent managed service provider has become a strategic partner. Azzurri will help to deliver services to customers as part of 02’s Centre of Excellence programme. The new relationship means that Azzurri’s customers will benefit from additional resources, support and access to the latest propositions such as the…
Mobango sees a 500% increase in downloads in the last 12 months
….. making it the fastest growing independent mobile application store, apparently! Mobango has announced that in the past 12 months it saw a 500% increase in mobile applications downloads from the same period a year earlier. In December 2009, Mobango downloads topped 23 million! Mobango’s assertion is therefore that it makes them the fastest growing…
ARM Eagle: You thought the Cortex A8 and A9 was fast? Wait until you see the Eagle flying!
During ARM’s Q4 2009 and full year 2009 earnings call today (22 page transcript), ARM CEO Warren East showed a sneak peak of the company’s roadmap for 2010 and the bit that stuck out for us mobile phone geeks was the ARM Eagle. Based on the same ARM v7 architecture that the Cortex A8 and…
Vodafone UK launches new online business site
Vodafone UK has launched a new online business centre, which brings information on its full range of mobile, fixed and unified communications offerings together in one place – as part of the business pages on vodafone.co.uk. To make it even easier for business customers and partners, the new site has also been redesigned so that it…
Vodafone is first UK Operator to be awarded Government quality mark for remote worker security solution
Vodafone UK has announced that its Vodafone Secure Remote Access solution has been awarded the CESG Claims Tested Mark (CCTM) certificate by CESG, which is the information assurance arm of GCHQ. For those of you that aren’t familiar with GCHQ, they are the boffins behind intelligence in the UK – so an OK from them…
AT&T launches Open Call mobile app developer contest
AT&T has just announced a new mobile app developer contest that is offering a sizable $40,000 prize pool for developers that enter the contest. The AT&T Open Call – Apps For All! contest is a re-imagining of the Fast-Pitch Platinum Awards, so if you’ve dabbled in that contest, you’ll be familiar with this contest. The…