Just recently, EQO has released its popular EQO Mobile application for Symbian S60 3rd edition based devices, allowing users of (mostly) Nokia smartphones to talk and text much cheaper. Previously, we saw them releasing the BlackBerry client and now (naturally) they want to hop over to the world’s most popular mobile smartphone platform. Those not…
Microsoft launches System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 – pushing mobile enterprise mobile to the edge
So, we’re here at CTIA San Francisco 2007 and the first thing on our agenda was the Microsoft launch luncheon (try saying that three times, fast). Here’s what they’ve got planned… In keeping with the Microsoft’s expertise in enterprise mobile solutions, Microsoft has launched their first “dedicated mobile device management server” – Microsoft System Center…
AT&T partners up with Napster to deliver wireless music downloads
AT&T isn’t known for their over-the-air services like rivals Sprint and Verizon. And, when it comes to wireless music downloads, AT&T’s sole option lags behind the music store offerings from the CDMA duo. Until now, AT&T customers could only download expensive music through eMusic. But, with this AT&T/Napster deal, subscribers of the No. 1 US…
Use your mobile phone from your computer – Dashwire mirrors your phone on your computer
Mobile phones, especially smartphones, are fast infringing on the the personal computer’s turf. So, it makes sense that smartphones start to become more tightly integrated with your desktop/laptop. Dashwire helps you do just that. By mirroring your smartphone onto your desktop, Dashwire gives you access to all the pictures, videos, emails, SMS text messages, calendar,…
Lypp – a new service that uses instant messaging to help you save on long-distance phone calls
We all know about the major shift that is taking place. I’m talking about the carriers becoming dumb pipes. Still, they are the one doing all the subsidizing, hence if you want a high-end phone it’s much more convenient to buy it from a carrier than to pay a premium for the unlocked device. One…
Western Union partners with GSM Association; Prepares global mobile money transfer service
Western Union and the GSM Association are working together to introduce the new global service that will use the mobile technology to allow users to easily send money globally. I can already feel Nigerian spammers rejoicing, but we should think positive. The new service will help people send their money faster while keeping the Western…
WiMAX is officially a 3G technology – wait a sec…
We love up and coming technology, especially when it relates to the mobile space. Take, for example, the burgeoning 4G technologies that’ll bring us ever faster wireless broadband downloads and even uploads – you know, things like LTE, EVDO Rev. C (Ultra Mobile Broadband), and WiMAX. What’s that you say? WiMAX is a 3G technology?…
European Union may be getting in-flight cellphone use soon
One of the few remaining bastions of cellphone-restricted peace-and-quiet (aside from annoying “loud-talkers” and the ever incessant crying baby) may soon fall to EU regulators. You see, unlike in the US, mobile phone use may soon be allowed on airborne flights over European Union member countries. EU regulators have approved a plan for mobile phone…
Verizon Wireless intros over-the-air mobile phone updates
In a move that is sure to make very little difference to the average user, Verizon Wireless has introduced their over-the-air mobile phone firmware update service. The new service will give Verizon Wireless customers a heads-up when new firmware updates are available for their Verizon-phone – at which point the firmware can then be downloaded…
Google Docs goes mobile
I guess we’ve kinda expected this to happen. Now you’ll be able to check your documents from Google Docs while on-the-go. According to Google Docs’ official blog, only users with iPhones, BlackBerrys or Windows Mobile based devices will be able to access the Google Docs mobile version — I wonder why they don’t mention Nokia’s…