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LetsTalk.com and YouMail struck a deal that will benefit each of the company’s services — an even exchange, if you will. LetsTalk.com, will soon begin preloading the YouMail visual voicemail service on select Android and BlackBerry devices. In return, the new YouMail online store for phones and accessories will be powered by LetsTalk.com. Both parties…
Wal-Mart and T-Mobile have had their unlimited talk and text plan for families in place for a while, but today they are expanding it to include unlimited access to the Internet, too. This makes T-Mobile one of the first carriers to have a shared data option for families, albeit you’ll have to shop at Wal-Mart…
You’ve probably heard there’s “something wrong” with Olympus. The Japanese company has definitely seen better times but that doesn’t necessarily mean its days are numbered. Quite the contrary, it is reportedly considering an equity tie-up with five giant companies including Sony, Panasonic and Samsung. The Korean company said it doesn’t want Olympus’ camera business, but…
Samsung has entered into a strategic partnership with TomTom to offer the company’s maps and location content on the Bada-based Wave 3 smartphone. Under the deal, TomTom will provide information to support location needs of Samsung Wave 3 users, including maps for over 200 countries globally, providing over 35 million kilometers of road network, points…
Apple confirmed it has acquired flash memory parts maker Anobit. The company is based in Israel and has been vital in making flash storage for devices such as the iPhone and iPad. The acquisition will help Apple in the long-run with its clear shift toward an all-flash future — flash storage, that is. As one…
Spotzot, the deal targeting platform that powers many of the top shopping applications and web sites, is teaming-up with two of the leading mobile apps for mall shoppers – FastMall and Point Inside, which join existing apps like ShopSavvy, Shopkick and CardStar. Spotzot searches through thousands of sources everyday for in-store and online promotions and…
Manufacturer and distributor of Mobile Device Charging Kiosks goCharge is teaming-up with Patrón Spirits in a deal that will give Patrón “high-profile exposure” within goCharge’s 50-location NYC Bar Network with exclusive branding for their Patrón XO Cafe and Ultimat Vodka ultra-premium spirits. Each of the 50 Patrón XO Cafe and Ultimat-branded goCharge kiosks feature a…
Sony Ericsson has signed an agreement with Ingram Micro, which is the world’s largest technology distributor and supply-chain services provider, to distribute its unlocked phones in the U.S. The agreement includes several of Sony Ericsson’s Xperia smartphones, and all products will be made available through Ingram Micro starting later this month. Globally, Ingram Micro distributes…
VIZIO is bundling three months of free Hulu Plus access with the VIZIO 8 tablet purchase. While those who buy the tablet will get Hulu Plus installed out of box, folks who already own one will have to update to get the application (and the mentioned 3 months of free service) installed on their device.…
Microsoft’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Skype has finally been closed, the company recently announced. The plan is for Skype to become a new business unit within Microsoft, with Skype CEO Tony Bates becoming the president of the newly created Skype division. Users should expect for Microsoft to integrate Skype into a variety of its products, including mobile. Discussing plans of the future after joining forces…