Since switching to Android in February with the purchase of my Google Nexus One, I’ve stopped using one of my favorite browsers: Opera Mini. Back then the version of Opera Mini that was offered in the Android Market was just the same J2ME application available on all platforms, but wrapped in an emulator so that…
Facebook: ‘We really see mobile as the future’
Facebook is quickly becoming a major force in the mobile space and the social networking company has no plans to stop. At the MobileBeat 2010 Conference, Facebook’s Erick Tseng said the company will be making strong efforts to become a mobile platform. At his first major public appearance since leaving Google for Facebook, Tseng said…
HootSuite Twitter Client for BlackBerry Launched in Private Beta
Showing reckless abandon to the growing pre-eminence of the official BlackBerry Twitter client, HootSuite has announced that they’re taking submissions to participate in a private beta for an upcoming BlackBerry app. HootSuite has a few great things that set it apart from RIM’s Twitter client, like support for multiple accounts, multiple members, multiple social networks,…
Layar, Opera Mini top GetJar app awards
Applications like Opera Mini, Layar and Lookout topped GetJar’s first annual Gettie Awards. Team IntoMobile was there last night and it was quite an interesting experience. I’ll get to the winners first, as GetJar was seeking the best Java, Symbian, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, iPhone and Android apps. The winners received some monetary reward (I don’t…
The Onion Brings Hilarity to the Android Market
If you enjoy a healthy dose of laughter during your day, The Onion is one website you’ve probably got stuffed in your bookmarks. The publication hits us with daily satirical news, covering everything from politics to the sports scene. I have to admit, I do pop open their website from time to time, and it’s…
LetsTans Deluxe Brings Tangram Puzzles to your iPhone
Last week sometime, I happened to notice a new puzzle game, ‘LetsTans Deluxe’ was available for free for a limited time. The cheapskate in me jumped all over the opportunity, and I’m glad I did. Let me go on to explain why. Having made it all the way to #1 in the Puzzles category in…
Dip, Duck and Dodge with Mr. Space for iPhone
Late this past June, I stumbled across (and downloaded) a new and very free game for iPhone named ‘Mr. Space’. Developed by the folks at PONOS, the premise of the game is simple, and for a freebie… it’s actually quite fun. The game is truly pick up and play. Not much is needed to get…
Trillian to bring its multi network IM app to Android
BlackBerry and iPhone users are not enough for Trillian. They want to jump onto the Android bandwagon, too. And that’s about to happen sooner than we think, with the first beta version slated for launch in the next few weeks. Those unfamiliar should know that Trillian is a multi-network instant messaging application that allows you…
Mobile Systems’ OfficeSuite Professional now available for Android
If you’ve been looking for a mobile office suite for your Android smartphone, you’ll be glad to know that Mobile Systems is bringing its OfficeSuite Professional application to Google’s mobile platform. That’s actually the editor version of the application as a viewer app has been available through Android Market for some time now. Feature wise,…
TranquiliCity iPhone app shows quiet places of the New York City
TranquiliCity is a brand new application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that guides users to relaxing locations throughout New York City. Included in the app are selected serene parks, soothing day spas, quiet meditation spots, rejuvenating yoga studios, waterfront retreats, secret sanctuaries and more. Allan Ishac created the app and he’s the same guy…