Remember GooSync, the service we’ve already talked about before which allows you to synchronize your Google Calendar with a mobile phone or PDA? Well, they’ve just updated the software and Contacts are now part of the equation. Unfortunately, the new feature is only available to the premium account holders, but if you still haven’t –…
Land Rover jumps into mobile marketing powered by Enpocket Nokia Ad Business
Following the acquisition of Enpocket, Nokia has announced that its mobile advertising unit has landed a new client – Land Rover. The famous SUV maker is using Nokia Ad Platform for its “targeted interactive mobile Internet experience” to promote the LR3 model. Under the deal, Land Rover is getting a mobile web site where consumers…
Verizon makes good on disconnecting “unlimited” data accounts for heavy usage
When is “unlimited” not really unlimited? When it applies to a wireless carrier’s data package, that’s when. Verizon has is finally making amends for disconnecting “unlimited” data users for “heavy” wireless broadband throughput. In other words, Verizon pulled the plug on unlimited data packages that were using too much bandwidth. Sounds ludicrous doesn’t? Well, Verizon…
Gmail goes IMAP!
Gmail’s finally answered the call of email geeks everywhere. After recently upping the capacity of their free mail service, Google has enabled IMAP Gmail support. What does an IMAP-enabled Gmail account mean? Well, Gmail users can keep their accounts sync’ed up across their desktop, laptop, mobile phone, or any other device that you use to…
Clearspring goes mobile; Launches mobile syndication widgets
Widget platform and directory, Clearspring, has decided to mobilize its widget offering. No, they’re not providing a mobile widget application that can access content from Web. Rather, their idea is in sharing content from a mobile phone to web pages, start pages and social networking profiles. So, you won’t get your weather update or whichever…
Hutchison’s 3 network in Hong Kong launches MusicStation, unlimited music downloads
Just recently, Hutchison’s 3 network in Hong Kong has partnered with MusicStation to bring the popular unlimited download service to its subscribers. Already used on 27 other mobile network operators around the world, including Vodafone in the UK, MusicStation is among the best known “all you can eat” music download services and has all major…
Nokia MOSH announces SEEK to provide customized responses to people’s mobile needs
Nokia has announced a new feature for its growing mobile social networking site – MOSH. Touted as the “third dimension in the evolution of MOSH,” SEEK builds upon the first two: 1) the ability to upload and share content, and 2) download and customize your device. The idea is to tap into the power of…
Nokia and Reuters team up to mobilize journalism
Nokia Research Center and Reuters are working together on a mobile journalism project to transform the way journalists work on the field. The idea is to equip journalists with Nokia’s latest camera-equipped smartphones and I guess other accessories (i.e. Bluetooth keyboard) to allow them to report directly from the place where the news is happening.…
Weather Channel goes mobile big time
This week, The Weather Channel will launch a new innovative mobile video forecasts service that will include the production and streaming of over 5000 mobile video clips every day covering 100 cities, with new clips made available every 30 minutes. Among The Weather Channel partners Vantrix, a content delivery startup, is playing the crucial role,…
Orange’s new “Bebo Extra” plan gives users access to Bebo for £3 a month
Orange has partnered with Bebo to provide its users with unlimited access to the popular social network in UK. Under the new plan called “Bebo Extra”, the carrier’s subscribers will be able to comment on their friends’ profiles, send Bebo mails and receive profile notifications. Orange is betting on the huge popularity of Bebo among…