AppCentral, the enterprise app store we talked about in the past, launched what they say is the first multi-platform (iOS and Android) mobile application management solution made to help companies manage corporate apps on both company and employee-owned smartphones and tablets. The problem with Android Market and Apple’s AppStore is that they are not envisioned…
Appia launches performance based ad network for mobile app developers
Yesterday Opera Software announced Opera Appcelerate, the service that allows developers to promote their apps among Opera web browser users (both Opera Mini and Opera Mobile). Just like Opera’s Mobile Store, the Appcelerate service is also powered by Appia, the company which provides white-label mobile app store solutions. Alongside Opera, Appia launched its own performance…
Shazam launches “Golden Tag” music promotion for actress and singer Selena Gomez
Hollywood Records artist Selena Gomez, who is also a star of the Disney Channel original series “Wizards of Waverly Place” and star of the upcoming Fox Feature film “Monte Carlo,” is featured in the US debut of Shazam’s “Golden Tag” promotions. Here’s how it works: Using your iPhone or Android smartphone (other platforms are not…
Opera Appcelerate helps developers promote their apps within Opera Mobile Store
Opera Software is getting really serious about its recently launched Mobile Store. At the AppNation in San Francisco, the company unveiled Opera Appcelerate, a special program designed to help developers promote their apps “in a big way.” As part of the deal, developers are able to target platform(s), handsets and regions they want. For a…
Topguest launches social network reward program for Las Vegas resorts
Nine Caesars Entertainment resorts in Las Vegas have launched a new mobile-social network experience powered by Topguest, the specialists in connecting traditional loyalty programs with social media. As a result visitors at Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paris Las Vegas, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Flamingo Las Vegas, O’Sheas Casino, Imperial Palace, Harrah’s…
Foursquare looking to raise $20-$40 million
According to an article at The Wall Street Journal, Foursquare is looking to raise $20 million to $40 million in a move that would value the location-based company at as much as $500 million. And although Foursquare keeps growing like crazy — it now has 8 million users — that valuation could be a stretch…
Cellcrypt goes beyond voice to include encrypted messaging to the mix
Cellcrypt, the company that provides encrypted mobile phone voice calling we talked about in the past, is going beyond voice, adding a new secure messaging feature for users of Cellcrypt Mobile for BlackBerry. The feature brings government-certified end-to-end encryption for messaging, countering interception vulnerabilities of standard SMS and instant messaging. The trick is in using…
Parkmobile enables park by mobile in District of Columbia
Next time you’re going to visit the capital of the U.S. you will be able to pay for the parking with nothing but your phone. Parkmobile scored a deal with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to allow residents, workers and visitors to pay for parking at all of the approximately 17,000 on-street metered spaces…
BOLT Browser local search now powered by xAD
Bitstream has selected location-based mobile search expert xAD as its local search partner for the BOLT mobile browser. As a result, locally relevant searches from within BOLT will now be provided with xAD results, specific to the user’s location search terms. As a user, you won’t have to do a thing to start getting the…
Rebtel launches ToIP (Text-over-IP) service along with a messaging API
In a move designed to cut consumer costs on international text messages, Rebtel introduced ToIP (Text-over-IP) a new texting service that allows for SMS through local numbers over Internet, while also giving large SMS application providers a way to extend savings to their customers. To start using the service, users should register at Rebtel’s website,…