Recently, mobile geo-location and social networking service GyPSii announced the iPhone-optimized version of their service/site. The new web-based GyPSii iPhone application integrates its multiple services into a single interface, making it easy for iPhone owners to “enjoy a wide range of new and exciting location-based features and services.” Some of the GyPSii for iPhone features…
Aircell rolling out in-flight WiFi service – gogo brings 2Mbps broadband to the skies
These guys sure are dedicated to making in-flight communications a reality for US fliers. As expected, Aircell is back on their feet following recent knockdowns by the FCC and FAA in the in-flight cellular service-ring. Jetsetters in the US won’t be able to get any cellphone service while flying high, but they can expect to…
SongNumber music service requires no software, no media players, no DRM
Can a music service actually sell music without any software, media players, or DRM? Well, the newest mobile music service, SongNumbers, thinks it can. SongNumbers aims to go truly cross-platform by doing away with the platform altogether. The service claims that their “critical mass media utility” will empower artists and record labels by allowing customers…
NextWave to broadcast mobile TV over WiMAX with Alcatel-Lucent hardware
WiMAX is getting some more play as the next-generation mobile broadband solution in the US. With Sprint still leading to way in their push to launch a nationwide WiMAX network, WiMAX is shaping up to be the nearest-term solution for truly wireless broadband. So, it makes sense that NextWave is looking to broadcast mobile TV…
FlirtoMatic selects MIG to do PayForIt
MIG does Payforit with Flirtomatic Mobile Interactive Group (MIG) has been won a deal to provide “Payforit” services for mobile payments within the Flirtomatic mobile Internet portal, which apparently is one of the UK’s largest. As our (UK) readers probably know, Payforit is the payment service, supported by all licensed UK mobile operators, designed to…
Review2Buy partner with WRO for mobile service
As smart phones with advanced SMS technology and Web capability gain adoption, Review2Buy have partnered with Wine Review Online (WRO) to deliver wine reviews and prices on demand through your mobile phone. Under the agreement, WRO will provide Review2Buy with direct access to their extensive database, which includes ratings, pricing and reviews. In addition, WRO…
AT&T ramps up NCAA March Madness
AT&T is ramping up its NCAA March Madness mobile offerings to provide users with an exclusive access to all things NCAA basketball via MEdia Net NCAA March Madness mobile portal. The content available on AT&T’s NCAA portal includes such information as top men’s tournament news stories, scoring updates, polls and NCAA basketball trivia, as well…
Verizon launches mobile entertainment SlideShows with Car and Driver content
Verizon and mobile content provider Viva Vision launched the first SlideShow application for users with Get It Now enabled handsets – The Car and Driver SlideShow. As you can guess, the new application features automotive photography from the famous magazine. For the monthly price of $4.49, automotive enthusiasts can view more than 100 images per…
AT&T’s American Idol Framerz allows users to fashion photos within Idol-themed frames
First performance of the American Idol’s top 12 contestants is tonight. AT&T figured they should prepare a special service for the event, hence they’ve just launched a new service to allow its customers to frame their favorite pictures within an American Idol setting and receive the finished product on their phone via MMS. The so…
Ericsson’s Chief Marketing Officer Johan Bergendahl proclaims downfall of WiFi
Does anyone even use public telephones anymore? I don’t even use fixed landlines anymore. With the pace of development in the wireless landscape, it makes sense that wireless broadband solutions could sound the death knoll for WiFi hotspots. And, to make that notion all the more plausible, Ericsson’s Chief Marketing Officer Johan Bergendahl proclaimed during…