Ipadio, the company behind the audio broadcasting service/mobile app which we covered in the past, is going iPhone, allowing Apple handset owners to either record audio for publication later (up to 60 minutes), or stream it live to the web. But the news doesn’t stop there. With the application, callers also have the option to…
AT&T to Require Data Plans for Smartphones as of September 6?
Those looking to nab a new smartphone from AT&T will be in for a bit of a downer, as an internal memo has revealed that a data plan will be required. This is par for course up here in Canada, but makes sense for carriers who need to guarantee a steady revenue flow, although their…
Google updates Image Search for feature phones
On the heels of the Google Image Search update for iPhone and Android phones, the search giant did the same for the rest of the planet. As a result, you can use the popular Google Image Search on your $50 feature phone and get much better structured results in 38 languages. From Google Mobile Blog:…
Flirtomatic says G’day to Aussie Flirters!
Flirtomatic (who I’ve written about a number of times previously as being the UK’s leading mobile and online flirting service) today announced it is launching in Australia. Flirtomatic has launched its services through ninemsn, Australia’s leading online media company. The agreement will see Flirtomatic initially launched on-deck with major carriers using existing ninemsn content relationships.…
Google Voice Calls Free to Great White North, Still no Canadian App
Now, this is just a tease – let’s let Americans call their Canadian buddies up north on their Google Voice line so Canadians feel even more left in the dark about not having access to the mobile app. If you haven’t heard about Google Voice, it essentially allows one-number access to all of your phone…
Yahoo Calendar 2.0 Beta can sync with an iPhone!
Yahoo announced that their web-based calendar service can now sing along the iPhone. No dedicated application is needed, only the latest iPhone firmware (3.0). Moreover, you’ll be switched to the latest version of Yahoo Calendar (2.0 Beta), in order to proceed. If that sounds good enough for you and you rely on Yahoo’s calendaring service,…
Layar Reality Browser 2.0 is in the AppStore!
Remember Layar, the company which showcased its offering at Mobile 2.0 Europe in Barcelona? Well, they’ve just launched the updated version of their Reality Browser bringing many new features including: “Featured” and “Popular” sections New views – “Map” or “List” — that’s in addition to the default augmented reality view More options for POIs –…
Thailand’s AIS to offer Nokia Messaging, too
Nokia has a new partner on board for its Nokia Messaging service. It’s Thailand’s AIS, which is launching the service along with two dedicated data packages: Nokia Messaging Bt 199, which comes with 5MB of email data per month, and (obviously) Bt 200 more expensive one, Nokia Messaging Bt 399 Unlimited. Again for those new…
InMobi and peperonity partner to serve a lotta Mobile Ads
InMobi and peperonity.com are reporting strong results from their mobile web advertising partnership – InMobi monetizes peperonity’s mobile traffic in its top 10 markets including Indonesia, India, South Africa and Bangladesh. Apparently, the partnership is delivering higher advertising revenue than other networks – peperonity’s diverse user base of more than 10 million users is a tremendous…
Ovi Mail hits 1 million users; top countries are India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia and South Africa
Ovi Mail, an email service built by Nokia, has just acquired their 1 millionth user since going live a little over 6 months ago. What makes Ovi Mail special is that in comes bundled on the entry level devices Nokia ships to countries with low PC penetration such as India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia and South…