SEVEN Networks launched a new product with a great potential. Called SEVEN Open Channel, it promises to cut the data consumption of smartphones and other mobile devices by up to 70%, while at the same time saving battery life by up to 25%. The solution works by monitoring all requests for data made by mobile…
Telmap starts releasing Metrics Reports to show how people use location-based services
Location-based service provider Telmap launched its first Metrics Report to look at local search, mapping and navigation usage and activity conducted through Telmap based solutions. This first report summarizes Q4 2010, revealing such things as: During the period users relied on Telmap’s navigation in more than 100 countries, through more than 400 million kilometers. To…
Nimbuzz Ping adds push notifications to feature phones
Popular multi-network IM and mobile VoIP client Nimbuzz unveiled its latest offering that enables push notifications on feature phones. Called Nimbuzz Ping, it allows users to appear online to their friends and receive a free SMS alert when someone in their Nimbuzz community wants to get in touch, even when Nimbuzz is closed. This new…
Cricket Wireless’ Muve Music lives in Las Vegas!
Cricket Wireless’ music download offering Muve Music is now available in Las Vegas, which is the first of several markets where interested users can sign-up for the service. Along with the Muve Music launch, the carrier has also started selling its first compatible phone – Samsung Suede (SCH-r710). In addition with Las Vegas, Cricket will…
Tru launches BlackBerry solution for business customers
Tru, which we used to know as Truphone, announced the launch of BlackBerry solution for its business customers. If they opt for Tru’s offering, BlackBerry users will benefit from Tru’s global mobile packages that remove voice and data roaming charges in a growing number of countries around the world. BlackBerry service plans offered by Tru…
CHARGE Anywhere updates its mobile POS payment app for Android
CHARGE Anywhere updated its mobile payment application for Android. The main new thing included in this release is support for non-credit card transactions like cash, check and ACH payments. Merchants of any size can qualify for the lowest possible swiped rates on card transactions and run an efficient, professional operation by adding an optional battery-operated…
Telmap-powered MTS Navigator launches in Russia
Telmap announced that yet another carrier has decided to implement and offer their navigation solution. Russia’s MTS launched MTS Navigator, which provides full Russian language support and includes in-car navigation with 3D moving maps, voice guidance directions that announce street names, and a dedicated pedestrian mode. Additionally, user can also access to thousands of points…
Zoopla helps Android users shop for house in augmented reality
Real estate startup Zoopla launched a new mobile application for the Android smartphone users, allowing them to simply point their phone around the neighborhood they like and see the houses which are available for sale and/or rent. The application, which until recently was an iPhone thing only, also comes with other cool features such as…
CBS Atlanta, Mogreet launch MMS mobile video weather and news alerts
Video-based marketing company Mogreet launched a mobile video program for WGCL-TV, CBS Atlanta, a Meredith Corporation Station, to deliver video news and weather alerts directly to consumers’ mobile devices. CBS Atlanta viewers can subscribe to the service by texting the keyword “NEWS” or “WEATHER” to 21534 and they will receive video updates from CBS Atlanta…
TeleNav GPS Navigator updated with quick search, multiple route suggestions and more
TeleNav GPS Navigator is now in version 6.2 for select Android devices. The new version of the popular navigation application packs several handy features, including: Multiple Route Suggestions – Once a destination is entered, you will be presented with up to three route suggestions overlaid on a map with route distance and estimated drive times.…