On the heels of the original announcement from February 23rd, Leap Wireless and Pocket Communications announced they have formed a Leap-controlled and managed joint venture that provides mobile communications services through Leap’s Cricket brand to customers in the South Texas region. From San Antonio to Laredo and in the Rio Grande Valley, there are more…
BMW shows off official iPhone and iPad accessories
BMW has officially unveiled their in-car iPhone and iPad accessory docks at the Paris Auto Show today. We first caught wind of the official BMW iPhone and iPad in-car accessory docks from concept mockups not too long ago, so this isn’t exactly a surprise, but it’s still good to see an automaker embracing new tech…
Facebook Connecting to Skype for SMS and Calling to Friends?
Rumour has it VoIP service provider Skype and the ubiquitous online social network Facebook will be collaborating in the near future. The next version of the desktop app will reportedly be able to use Facebook Connect to log users in, after which they’ll be able to make voice calls, video calls, and of particular interest…
Where acquires LocalGinger in a move to bring group-buying to mobiles
Where, Inc. has acquired LocalGinger, the local group-buying company that operates in secondary markets. Here’s what you need to know about LocalGinger (from the press release): LocalGinger has built a strong following among merchants in second tier cities and recently launched a social commerce platform that allows merchants to manage their own daily deals. Combined…
Google, Apple extend iPhone search deal
Despite growing competition between Apple and Google in the mobile space, the companies have recently extended its search deal, according to Google CEO Eric Schmidt. In an interview with Charlie Rose, Schmidt said: Apple is a company we both partner and compete with. We do a search deal with them, recently extended, and we’re doing…
Netflix, NBC deal should make mobile TV better
Netflix has just announced a deal with NBC that should make all of its mobile apps much, much better. The deal will bring much of NBC’s television content to Netflix streaming, which means you’ll be able to access these on the go with your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. We’re also expecting a Netflix Android…
Shazam Music ID Scores Preload Deal on LG Android Phones
Shazam, arguably the most popular mobile music identification app out there, has just signed a deal with LG to be included on their Android handsets. The LG Optimus GT540 (also known as the Loop) will be the first phone of many to come with Shazam. Unfortunately, it’s only the free version that’s getting preloaded, so…
case-mate teams-up with Pong to launch radiation-reducing mobile phone cases
It’s like they don’t already have an extensive case portfolio, case-mate is teaming-up with Pong — which makes technology that protects users of wireless devices from the potentially harmful effects of radiation exposure — to make even more cases. As a result of this collaboration a whole series of the so called “Bounce” cases will…
Nokia, Intuit team-up to work on mobile marketing services for small businesses
Intuit and Nokia are teaming up to develop and deliver mobile and web-based marketing service for small businesses around the world. The official pitch goes like this (from the press release): Addressing one of the leading concerns for the world’s estimated 500 million small businesses, the new service will be designed to help them get…
Layar’s location engine gets an extra power from Skyhook
Skyhook — the location positioning, context and intelligence company — announced that Layar (popular augmented reality browser) has added Skyhook’s Core Engine to its Android application for improved location results. According to Layar’s CEO, Raimo van der Klein, Skyhook SDK will add “improved accuracy and speed over the native Android platform.” Skyhook’s CEO Ted Morgan…