Just like almost any other mobile application/service developer/provider these days, Nimbuzz is going iPhone. The native app is already available through AppStore and allows users to call, chat and message with their friends on all major IM communities and social networks — including Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, Facebook, MySpace, AIM, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ,…
Nokia Build comes to UK; Allows customization of Nokia 7310 Supernova
Few days ago I ranted about Nokia France’s new web service called Nokia Build, which allows users to customize the Nokia 7310 Supernova prior to purchasing it. Now the Finnish giant is bringing the same service to the United Kingdom, allowing fashion-savvy Brits who like the 7310 Supernova to do the same thing — personalize…
Netlog social network goes iPhone/iPod Touch
I’m not sure have you heard of Netlog, but apparently it’s very popular social network in Europe that has over 35 million registered users. And now they announced a native iPhone/iPod Touch app. The application allows Netlog users to connect with new people, send and receive messages, upload photos, check and sign guestbooks and update…
WhosHere iPhone app reports 100,000 users; Gets new version!
WhosHere has announced that their social networking app for iPhone and iPod Touch have reached 100,000 users in more than 100 countries in just over 100 days. What exactly is WhosHere? Here’s how they present it: WhosHere is a social proximity application focused on enabling users to meet friends, potential dates or just network through…
Nokia Announces Home Control Center
Nokia’s going out on a limb with their latest product, the Home Control Center, which will tie in a variety of home functions including electricity usage monitoring, remote device activation, and security functions with your phone or computer. Conservation is going to be a big part of this project, as German energy provider RWE has…
UK: Digital TV might be spreading, but Mobile TV ain’t goin’ nowhere!
I read with interest an article on BBC News that is reporting on the uptake of Digital TV in the UK – apparently we are ahead of France, Germany, the US, and other countries, according to the National regulator, Ofcom. Research suggests that 86% of homes in Britain can now receive digital on their main…
TiVo launches new mobile site to enable on-the-go scheduling of recordings
TiVo has launched a new mobile website in beta to allow both subscribers and non-subscribers to browse, search, and discover (famous “If you like this…” feature) TV shows. Built in conjunction with mobile application development agency Mobui Corporation, the website is platform agnostic, meaning you don’t need a high-end smartphone in order to access it…
Nokia Build lets French buy customized Nokia 7310 Supernova
In the age of individuals, everyone wants to differentiate itself from the crowd. Smart companies know that, hence we already have a number of custom-built products available on the market, even from the companies that make mass-market products (Nike, for instance). That being said, Nokia France has launched a neat service called Nokia Build to…
AOL Sync for Windows Mobile launched in beta
AOL has launched a new service in partnership with Funambol to allow its users to sync their calendar and contacts with their Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices. Tasks and email are not supported at the moment, but we guess those will follow in the near future as well. Actually, now that I’m thinking Tasks…
VideoEgg joins the iPhone advertising wave
Rich media ad network, VideoEgg, has recently announced its new offering. The so called AdFrames for mobile is a performance-based ad offering that enables advertisers to “distribute invitation-based, expandable video or rich media ads to iPhone users.” From the press release: VideoEgg will offer mobile distribution across both applications and Web pages on the iPhone,…