Pandora recently made waves in the Internet radio scene with its innovative community-based, predictive music-listening experience. The company recently got into some hot water with the lovable RIAAÂ – leading them to basically shutting down the service for US listeners. But, now it looks like the company has gotten a second wind in the States…
The REAL PSP Phone – BT and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Team Up For VoIP Calls
PSP owners rejoice! You will soon be able to make VoIP calls over a WiFi connection on your uber-handheld-gaming device. BT has inked a deal with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe to give phone functionality to the PSP. Unlike those half-baked, PSP-rips that we brought you earlier, this is the real deal. The actual gaming unit…
EU Parliament Slashes Mobile Roaming Rates for Cross-Border Calls
EU lawmakers have made the final move in slashing cross-border roaming rates for EU tourists and business people – by up to 70%. Austrian euro-deputy, Paul Ruebig, said that those using their mobile phones when traveling throughout the European Union will no longer have to worry about roaming charges that are “greater than the cost…
Virgin Mobile USA adds JumpTap’s local search functionality
Following Alltel, Virgin Mobile USA also announced the extension of its mobile search functionality by integrating a WAP-based local search application from JumpTap. The new application enables the carrier’s customers to find anything local — from pizza shops to the closest CD store. Furthermore, customers can also search for local maps and directions to and…
Alltel launches City ID; Identification of the incoming calls just got easier
Alltel launched a new service for its customers, called City ID, enabling them to identify the location of incoming phone numbers by displaying the city and state assigned to virtually any landline or wireless phone number in North America.
EQO Mobile launched
EQO Communications announced the launch of EQO Mobile, a new service that lets users make international calls on their mobile phones at local calling rates. Furthermore, similarly to Skype and other VoIP clients, EQO users can make free phone calls to other EQO users, as well as chat with their friends who use any of…
Bank of America launches mobile banking service
Bank of America launched the Mobile Banking service to enable its customers to manage their personal finances on the go. The new BOA’s new service gives users an ability to check balances on their accounts, mortgages and home equity lines, pay bills, and transfer money between accounts and to other customers of the bank. One…
Skype May be Coming to Symbian UIQ3
Rumor and hearsay are floating around that the Symbian UIQ3 operating system will soon be supporting the popular VoIP application, Skype. The recently released Sony Ericsson P1i shows, on page 66 of its white paper, a mention of “Skype – Voice over IP application that lets the user make mobile phone calls over the Internet.”…
Verizon Wireless launches Song ID service
You know how it goes — you’ve heard the song on the radio and liked it. The problem is that you don’t know which song is that, thus you can’t get it. This is the exact problem Verizon Wireless’ new service is trying to solve. The carrier’s V Cast Song ID enables subscribers to identify…
Qualcomm’s New MVNO – For Healthcare Professionals
Qualcomm is planning to get into the MVNO game with the launch of a new MVNO, LifeComm, with focus on healthcare. The MVNO is slated for a 2H 2007 launch and should have broad appeal with services including “fitness, weight management or reduction, diabetes management, and monitoring heart health, including hypertension and congestive heart disease.”…