In October we discovered that Nokia trademarked “Ovi Prime Place” and ever since then we’ve been wondering, what kind of service could it possibly be? Wonder no more, it’s officially launched! Ovi Prime Place is a free services that businesses can use to put their contact details and other store information on Ovi Maps. It’s…
Apptizr helps iPhone users find and share apps; We have 300 invite codes to share!
There’s a new service for iPhone app fans – Apptizr. Actually it’s for everyday’s iPhone user who wants to discover new apps based on his/her interest. In that sense, the moment you register, the site asks you about apps you prefer and creates a custom list tailored to your wishes. Moreover, every week, you’ll receive…
Net Nanny, SMobile Systems team up to launch Net Nanny Mobile
ContentWatch, the developer of the popular child-protecting Net Nanny software, and SMobile Systems released Net Nanny Mobile, to provide parents with more tools to protect their kids from “misconduct, exploitation, unwanted communications, sexting, loss and theft, cyber bullying, malware and online predators.” In that sense, parents can monitor their kids’ phone a la Big Brother;…
Juniper Research: Augmented reality on the mobile to generate $732 million by 2014
Juniper Research has a new report on mobile augmented reality apps and services. According to the research company, this market is expected to reach $732 million by 2014 from paid-for app downloads, subscription-based services and advertising. The “Mobile Augmented Reality” report found that annual revenues from AR are unlikely to exceed even $2 million during…
Twitter Co-Founder Launches Mobile Payment Service
Jack Dorsey, one of the co-founders of Twitter, has just launched a new project called Square. It’s a mobile payment service that seems to cover a lot of bases. A small square dongle using the 3.5mm jack (from which the company earns its name) allows for credit card swiping. Sellers can get receipts sent to…
Juniper Research: International mobile money transfer services to exceed $65 billion by 2014
According to Juniper Research’s report titled “Mobile Money Transfer & Remittances: Markets, Forecasts & Strategies 2009-2014,” the international mobile money transfer market will be worth in excess of $65 billion by 2014, based on gross transaction values. The report suggests that the main drive will come from migrant workers based in developed countries. In addition,…
ColorWare Goes Live with BlackBerry Bold 9700 Customization Service
If you’re the proud owner of a brand new BlackBerry 9700, and want to ‘trick it out’ with some color customization… The good folks at ColorWare are now offering a BlackBerry Bold 9700 option. No matter if purple, green, orange or brown is your thing, ColorWare lets you customize the 9700 to your liking. If…
Orange brings Nokia Messaging to Poland
Orange Poland is bringing Nokia Messaging to, well, Poland. The carrier started offering Nokia’s push-email service on November 17th, allowing users to access popular webmail services such as Gmail, Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Ovi Mail as well as local internet and email service providers such as Wirtualna Polska, Onet.pl, Interia, o2, home.pl and others…
Facebook app now available for Nokia E71 and E72
Up until now, Facebook app was available for S60 touch-enabled devices, only. The popular social network has released its app for two other smartphones – Nokia E71 and E72. The application allows users to do their cyber schmoozing while on the go. That includes updating your status, adding friends, sending messages, browsing and uploading photos,…
Yowza!! adds coupons from new retail partners just in time for the holiday season
Yowza!!, a mobile local coupon service/iPhone app we covered in the past, announced addition of coupons from new retail partners — including Toys R’ Us, Babies R’ Us, Robbins Brothers, Hobby Lobby and ULTA Beauty Stores. In addition, the company also said that its coupons will be available on the Android platform, through a partnership…