ChaCha (an SMS answers service) has ranked among the top 10 short message services with the most traffic – including Facebook, Twitter and American Idol — according to the newly released Q1 Mobile Messaging Report from The Nielsen Company. ChaCha is growing faster than any other SMS answers service, including apparently, Google SMS and Yahoo…
Google Voice Working on Number Portability?
The Google phone service previously known as GrandCentral is due for a subtle yet substantial update in the near future. According to tipsters, Google Voice, which launched with the new monicker over the winter, will offer number portability in the near future. The rumour has bubbled up before, but the confirmation might mean we’ll see…
ShoZu is no longer free in app stores
The popular media sharing app/service, ShoZu, has informed us of the important change they made recently. The application will no longer be free, at least not for new users who download the application through app stores such as Apple’s AppStore and Nokia’s Ovi Store. New users will have to pay 5 bucks ($4.99) in order…
Evernote now available for the Palm Pre!
My favorite note taking tool, Evernote, is now available for the Palm Pre users. Just like the version of the application for other platforms, Evernote for Pre allows users to “capture experiences and inspirations instantly as they occur, and then find them whenever they want.” You can create text and snapshot notes, edit existing text…
Google updates Gmail, iGoogle for Android and iPhone
Google has issued updates for its web-based Gmail and iGoogle for the Apple iPhone and Android-powered devices (HTC Dream/Magic). First comes Gmail that now features faster email address auto-complete, which I guess is due to a brand new (re-coded) JavaScript used for the function. iPhone firmware 2.2.1 is required for the iPhone users, while Android…
INQ release impressive numbers for mobile data usage
INQ Mobile have released data on usage of the INQ1 on the 3 UK network. The company’s handset was built from the ground up with social media and internet services at its core. This close integration of applications and easy to use interface means that, for the first time, consumers are using an entry-level priced…
Sipgate wants you to ditch your landline for their low-cost service
Sipgate has recently launched a free phone service that has the ability to replace most of the landlines in the U.S. The new service, called sipgate one, operates over your Internet connection and offers a fully-featured phone service, complete with a free telephone number, no set-up costs and no monthly charges or minimums. sipgate is…
YouSendIt launches Tracker iPhone app
Secure file delivery company YouSendIt has recently announced its entrance to the iPhone world with a dedicated application. The free YouSendIt Tracker app is designed to provide a quick, one-click mobile monitoring service that enables users to track the delivery status of files sent through YouSendIt right from their iPhone. From there, users can see…
Openwave launches Mobile Analytics 7.0 to help carriers better server their customers
Openwave Systems has recently launched Mobile Analytics 7.0, a solution that provides deep analytics and rich reporting for mobile devices, including feature phones, smartphones, netbooks and other mobile devices. The new version is designed to help carriers better understand mobile data usage, segmented by various subscriber demographics, peak usage times, and identify data consumption patterns.…
GyPSii launches Java app for the Chinese market
Popular location-based mobile social network GyPSii has released a Java ME-based client, which will work on a majority of feature phones. Aimed primarily at the Chinese market, the application is available in both English and Chinese languages. Java ME is an ideal solution for majority of users and according to the company, this way around…