While y’all down south are playing with Novatel MiFi hotspots for sharing cellular data connections with multiple devices, up here in Canada, Rogers has just launche HSPA+ – capable Rocket Hub, made by Ericsson. Although it looks like it’s more for home use, this is apparently highly portable and a great option for mobile offices.…
Google revamps Local Search for Mobile
Google has launched the revamped version of its Local Search product that integrates with Google Maps on your computer and includes browseable categories for searching without typing. What this means is that you can research from a comfort of your PC/Mac and “star” places. Then from your mobile phone, you can quickly access those starred…
The Philippines’ Smart Communications offers Nokia Messaging, too
The Nokia Messaging service is steadily getting some serious traction. Latest carrier to jump on board is Smart Communications in the Philippines, which started selling the Finnish giant’s service on September 26th. The carrier offers Nokia Messaging with the Nokia E75 purchase and with the so called SMART Gold plan which costs P299 per month.…
Tango Card goes iPhone
Tango Card is joining the iPhone revolution with a dedicated application, providing users with a simple way to get the maximum value and enjoyment from the gift cards they buy or receive. From the press release: With Tango Card for iPhone, individuals capture and store all key gift card information in one place. Once captured,…
JCPenney, Cellfire team-up on mobile coupons
U.S. retailer JCPenney is partnering with Cellfire on mobile coupons, allowing shoppers to “ring up savings with an innovative cell-phone coupon program.” As a result, interested customers will be able to carry their coupons with them, no matter where they happen to be, and show/scan them directly from the phone’s screen at the register. For…
GMail web version for iPhone and Android updated with “Move” and “Enhanced Refresh”
Google has once again updated its GMail web client for the iPhone and Android-powered devices. There are two new features available: New option in the floaty bar – “Move.” As you can guess for yourself, using it you will label and archive an email with a single tap. Could be useful, though I don’t need…
GoldSpot Media’s miApp simplifies mobile app creation process across platforms
A company called GoldSpot Media may have a neat offering. It’s called miApp platform and it provides users/developers with an intuitive Web-based drag and drop design studio for creating applications and interactive ad campaigns. Once these are created, the platform allows deployment across multiple mobile app stores simultaneously, hence simplifying the whole app creation and…
TuneWiki brings its social media player to Symbian S60 5th Edition devices
TuneWiki is bringing its social media player to the Symbian S60 5th Edition devices. The company showcased the application at this year’s DEMOfall 09 demoing it on Nokia’s recently announced X6 smartphone. Of course, the app can work on other S60 devices as well (non-touch enabled S60 smartphones included), and the version for Series 40…
Ovi Store client updated to enable re-downloads; Available on more phones
Nokia has finally solved the single most annoying bug of the Ovi Store – re-downloads. The problem was when you purchased an app, you couldn’t re-download it in the case you’ve lost a phone or switched to the other device. No more, re-downloads are working now with the updated Ovi Store client (version 1.05), and…
AT&T Re-releases BlackBerry Bold Firmware with Visual Voicemail
OS 4.6.0.297 for the BlackBerry Bold on AT&T is once again available after an initial release followed quickly by some technical difficulties and a retraction of the firmware earlier this month. The big deal with this particular patch is the addition of a free visual voicemail application, allowing subscribers to cruise through their voicemail without…