AOL? What’s AOL? Remember when AOL was the premier internet service and the most popular way to get online? Well, AOL’s internet service is pretty much dead at this point, but that doesn’t mean that AOL isn’t going strong in the web-world. AOL has just launched their AOL Mobile Search portal for the iPhone. AOL…
Verizon Wireless’ hosted VZEmail turns everyone into a push-email addict; Costs $7.99 per month
Verizon announced Microsoft Exchange Server powered VZEmail managed e-mail service to allow small and medium sized businesses as well as mobile professionals to always stay connected, while on the go. The Basic Exchange Plan supports both POP3 and IMAP protocols, includes 25MB of storage space and Outlook Web Access for $7.99 per month. More expensive,…
Associated Press announces “Mobile News Network” for iPhone – AP on iPhone and other smartphones
The iPhone is a globally iconic device. It set the stage for a new wave of media-centric handsets driven by the user-interface and web-browsing capabilities. And as such, the Associated Press has embraced the iPhone as the premier online news delivery platform. The AP’s “Mobile News Network” will offer news on”local content from brands they…
Verizon Wireless launches $30 unlimited web browsing plan for smartphones
Unlimited data plans from Verizon Wireless are notorious for not being unlimited. They also have lagged behind the competition when it comes to affordable data plans for smartphones. Well, with Verizon Wireless’s announcement of their “E-mail and Web for Smartphone” plan, Verizon is starting to get with the program. At $30, the new web-browsing plan…
GooSync adds tasks support!
I’m sure many of Google Calendar fans have waited this for so long. Now, thanks to the latest GooSync update, you can synchronize your GCal appointments alongside tasks. Unfortunately, I’m not talking about Google Tasks as such service still waits to be launched. Rather, GooSync decided to prepare their own web-based service which allows users…
Twitter account for sale – Rocketboom founder sells his Twitter account with Twitter followers included
Mobile Twittering can lead to degenerate Twitter addiction – it’s just too easy to check up on your friends and to let them know what you’re doing. The other side of Twitter is its power as a viral marketing and PR channel of sorts. You can update your followers on the latest product developments, launches,…
Truphone acquires SIM4travel; Truphone SIM coming soon!
Truphone announced that it is in the process of acquiring SIM4travel’s assets — including infrastructure, customer base, distribution and staff in Portugal and London — with an idea to complete its “GSM core network” and move beyond low-cost WiFi calls. The purchase means that Truphone will acquire both SIM4travel’s travel SIM capability and its Mobile…
New mobile microblogging kid on the block – Mobicue
Mobicue is a recently launched microblogging service that, like other similar services, has a mobile component. Whether it’s a text, an image or video, users can add it either via web, email or through the dedicated mobile client. Once the file is on Mobicue’s servers, you can share it with others using SMS, email or…
Hong Kong: SmarTone chooses Ericsson for HSPA
Hong Kong: Ericsson has been selected as sole supplier for mutimedia service network upgrades by SmarTone-Vodafone. Ericsson will supply a HSPA-enabled radio access network, including MBMS, and a fully IP-based core network (including IMS). The deal will also include all related Professional Services (PS) work. Ericsson is already the sole supplier of SmarTone-Vodafone’s core and…
Mobispine partners with SmartTrust to reach more users
Our friends from Mobispine announced a partnership deal with SmartTrust, a global leader of SIM software technology and SIM management, to reach more users via the installed base of 600 million global SmartTrust WIBTM browsers. In addition, Under the agreement Mobispine will reach 200 operators via SmartTrust’s global network and provide access to SmartTrust’s worldwide…