In case you didn’t see my previous post, informing on the imminent release of Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion, then don’t worry – I’ve now got some quality screenshots to whet your appetite a bit further. This blast of an aerial dogfight game should be making it’s way to the an/the App Store near…
AT&T ranks last in Consumer Reports’ satisfaction survey
AT&T just can’t seem to shake the bad publicity that’s recently been riding its tail. Verizon Wireless is already bashing on AT&T’s 3G network for its spotty 3G coverage maps, and now Consumer Reports lists AT&T as the worst US wireless carrier as far as cellular service satisfaction is concerned. Consumer Reports surveyed some 50,000…
Samsung: We’ve sold 50 million all-touchscreen phones to date!
Samsung announced that it has sold its 50 millionth all-touchscreen mobile phone globally this month. Most devices were sold this year (40 million through the end of November), whereas 2008 accounted for 10 million. When you put these numbers in perspective, you see that all-touchscreen handsets accounted for 20% of Samsung’s 2009 sales, while they…
Accumulate’s Mobile Everywhere adds Android support
Company called Accumulate announced support for Android on its mobile payment and security platform – Mobile Everywhere. According to the company, using the platform – mobile phones can replace security solutions such as hardware security tokens, one-time codes or certificates on your computer — making the everyday life easier for the user when information can…
NTT DoCoMo bringing self-healing phones to Japan, courtesy of Nissan
What if your next cellphone could heal minor scratches and scuffs all by itself? Well, then you’re probably somewhere in Japan. NTT DoCoMo has announced that it will be using Nissan’s “Scratch Shield” paint, which was developed for cars, in future mobile phones. The high-tech coating apparently “self-heals fine scratches” when exposed to sunlight, repairing…
AT&T expands 3G network in Carolinas
In two press releases, AT&T announced expansion of its 3G network into South and North Carolina. In the southern state, the carrier expanded in the markets of Florence, Greenville and Charleston. As for North Carolina, AT&T’s mobile broadband network is now available in Asheville, Hendersonville, Hickory, Concord, Wilmington, and Havelock; as well as Charlotte, Raleigh…
Gameloft announces 2nd-gen Android support, Capcom distribution deal
Despite not that great sales of its Android games, Gameloft doesn’t give up on the platform. As a matter of fact, the mobile gaming company announced that it will bring its portfolio to the 2nd-gen Android devices that come with WVGA screens — i.e. the Motorola Droid and Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. And while we’re…
Virtual gifts in 3D from UK iPhone startup
UK-based startup Little World Gifts is opening a Christmas Store on iPhone selling 3D virtual gifts, entering the $1billion/year virtual goods market. The gift store takes the form of an iPhone app, also called “Little World Gifts”, which has recently been submitted to Apple and will be available internationally in December via the App Store.…
Telmap releases Telmap Navigator for Android
Telmap today announced the availability of a special edition of Telmap Navigator for Android. The Android edition follows successful launches on iPhone, BlackBerry, Symbian, BREW, and Windows Mobile and will help users take advantage of Android’s popular user interface and capabilities. Telmap Navigator for Android provides users with real-time, relevant and localized service and some…
Shazam Launches (SHAZAM)RED on App Store
Shazam has announced the availability of its (PRODUCT)REDTM Special Edition App on the App Store. New iPhone and iPod touch users who download the (SHAZAM)RED App, or existing users who upgrade, will have access to the same fantastic music discovery features as the recently launched Shazam Encore along with updated content related to (RED)™. For…