Although most operators still hate mobile VoIP services, some of them are figuring out there’s no point to resist – users will always look for cheaper alternatives for international phone calls. As a matter of fact, smart carriers like Verizon and Three have partnered with Skype, while others are slowly joining the trend, too. On…
Zagat for Android updated with Foodspotting dish photos, Foursquare meal tips
Zagat Survey has updated its Android application with few handy features, including: Foodspotting dish photos – so you could see how meals look like before actually visiting a restaurant. Foursquare integration – which brings meal tips based on other like-minded diners’ menu choices. In addition, the application has been re-designed to make it even easier…
Telmap unveils location-aware Facebook Widget
Telmap, the company that provides white-label managed location-based services for mobile operators around the world, unveiled location-aware Facebook widget, allowing users to share location along with “what’s on their mind” with friends on the popular social network. The updated status with the location graphically depicted by a map will be visible on the user’s Facebook…
The Philippines’ SMART and Red Bend to unveil world’s first operator-managed smartphone with WAC widgets
Smart Communications, which is the Philippines’ leading mobile operator with 44.1 million subscribers, and Red Bend Software unveiled the Netphone, touting it as the world’s first smartphone featuring widgets from the Wholesale Application Community (WAC) that can be independently managed over the air. The revolutionary part — at least when mobile operators are concerned —…
Tapjoy launches Pay-Per-Action app distribution service with powerful analytics from Apsalar
Tapjoy announced what it says is the mobile industry’s first Pay-Per-Action app distribution service to “significantly improve advertising effectiveness” for brand advertisers and mobile game/app developers. The new service allows iOS and Android app developers to reward users for completing some type of action within it, such as watching the tutorial, getting past a certain…
Tru launches Business Elite voice and data plans for U.S.-based business travelers
Tru aka Truphone announced new voice and data plans for U.S.-based business travelers. Called Tru for Business Elite, the new plans are actually bundles of minutes, data and texts that can potentially save businesses tons of cash on their international roaming bills (when compared to business roaming rates). Included in the deal are data, minutes…
Communology brings its Visual Voicemail solution to Windows Phone 7, BlackBerry
Communology announced that its Visual Voicemail (VVM) solution can now be used with Windows Phone 7 and BlackBerry smartphones. The voice-to-text enabled solution is also available as a widget, making it accessible for almost every internet enabled device imaginable. Obviously, Communology will use the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to showcase the latest VVM…
Amobee launches mobile-based proximity marketing service for outdoor media
Outdoor media has been trying to re-invent itself for quite some time now. The latest attempt comes from Amobee Media Systems which announced a new proximity marketing model for advertisers that promises to deliver 100% measurable, performance-based campaigns. The idea comes from fusing traditional outdoor media with the power of mobile technology, allowing for interactive…
PocketGear relaunches as Appia, offering white-label mobile app stores
One of the first mobile app stores PocketGear is relaunching under the new name – Appia, with a new focus. The plan is to shift from a consumer destination to a pure-play white-label app store platform for mobile operators, handset manufacturers and mobile portals. At the moment Appia (PocketGear) powers app stores for more than…
Openwave Amplicity is a new platform for browser-based apps
Openwave Systems announced Openwave Amplicity, a new browser-based, value-added services (VAS) solution designed to enable developers to leverage mobile operator network assets to more rapidly create and deliver cross-platform applications within the browser. We’re talking about an operator-centric solution that on the other hand should also appeal to developers which may want to make apps…