Android’s share of mobile Web consumption has hit overdrive in the past few months, according to a new report from Quantcast Corp. While other operating systems are losing share to Android as well, the biggest loser appears to be Apple …
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Despite the well-publicized spat between Apple and Google, mobile advertising company Smaato’s monthly metrics shows that Symbian devices continue to dominate the US mobile advertising market.
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We bring you the roundup of all the important news before the weekend begins
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Motorola Inc. and Research In Motion Ltd. said they have settled a more than two-year-old patent dispute that had each claiming the other was infringing on the others patents.The origins of the dispute began when a 2003 agreement between the …
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Satnav software maker Telmap is a company that clearly knows which direction it’s going in. The privately held white label mapping and navigation firm has recently been undergoing a strategy shift, transforming itself from a subscription company into one offering …
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Verizon Wireless is set to strengthen its lineup of devices compatible with its exclusive Skype Ltd.’s mobile offering, saying that it will soon expand the platform to its so-called “3G Multimedia” phones. These phones are slotted in below the carrier’s …
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According to an anonymous tip to the Google Operating System blog, the search engine giant is testing its own Google Voice VoIP service through Gmail. Indeed, we’ve noticed the new icons pop up on our Gchat boxes today.
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Apple has revised the rules on its iOS 4 yet again to cut out outside advertisers in favour of Apple’s own iAD mobile advertising platform.
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At a recent mobile Monday event in Taipei, founder and CTO of Puno Systems John Williamson discussed the general structure of how the contract manufacturer-ODM-OEM-distributor value chain works for PDAs and Smartphones, touching on the dilemma over branding and other factors …
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Sprint Nextel Corp. yesterday backed off previous claims that sales of the HTC Corp. Evo 4G device on its launch day of June 4 were three times higher than the combined sales of the carrier’s previous best sellers, the Samsung …
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Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.For those of you who casually follow the industry, we are entering (or …
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To the surprise of few, Apple Inc. unveiled its latest iPhone iteration yesterday and like every previous version of the device, domestic availability will continue through AT&T Mobility.While there were – and have been for years – rumors that Apple …
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To the surprise of few, Apple Inc. unveiled its latest iPhone iteration yesterday and like every previous version of the device, domestic availability will continue through AT&T Mobility.While there were – and have been for years – rumors that Apple …
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Today Microsoft revealed the policies governing the marketplace on its upcoming Windows Phone 7 series devices via a post on its Windows Team blog. Amongst the announcements, no adult content allowed.
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Just ahead of the expected announcement of a refreshed iPhone from Apple Inc., Verizon Wireless announced this morning that it was making its Vcast Video service available to its growing library of smartphones powered by Google Inc.’s Android operating system.The …
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Sprint Nextel Corp.’s HTC Evo 4G handset went on sale today, accompanied by an advertising campaign that focuses on “first” inventions, starting with the wheel and including gramophones, trains, planes, rocketships, TVs, laptops and of course, cellphones.The dual-mode smartphone, built …
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Analyst Angle: Google and Apple in mobile advertising: Can they realize the potential?
by jscarboby jscarboEditor’s Note: This article is an excerpt from RCR Wireless News’ March Special Edition, “The Perfect Storm – A Focus on Mobile Messaging, Marketing, Content and Apps.” The 80-page special edition is available here.Mobile advertising has been discussed a potential …
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Location-based services in Europe are set for robust growth over the next five years, according to a report from Berg Insight. The firm notes that it expects service revenues for the space could grow at a 12% compound annual rate …
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In the Android deprived country that is Oz, HTC and Vodafone Hutchinson Australia (VHA) – owner of the carriers Vodafone and 3 Australia – have revealed that the HTC Legend is set to arrive on their networks starting in June.
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Powered by the latest Android OS, the A10 is “the perfect combination” of phone and GPS; or so claims Asus.
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Speaking at Mobile Monday in Taipei, Opera’s chief strategy officer Rolf Assev questioned whether handset makers would tire of “being so deep in Google’s pockets” and mused about whether the browser would become the ultimate mobile operating system to combat …
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Computex 2010 was always going to be about the tablets, and kicking off this year’s show, MSI did not disappoint, unveiling both a Windows 7 Intel Atom powered tablet and an Android version running on Nvidia’s Tegra 2 processor. Talk …
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China Telecom, the Chinese telecommunications operator, launched its first 3G tablet on Monday, un-originally dubbed the LifePad.
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Editor’s Note: This special report on mobile marketing first appeared in the March Special Edition of RCR Wireless News. The special report is running in two parts. The second part of the report will be available online on Tuesday. Mobile …
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Nokia and Yahoo announced a worldwide strategic alliance to get Yahoo services on Nokia’ Ovi platform and Nokia’s navigational tools on Yahoo’s online offerings. The companies have been collaborating for years and this alliance could give them a better chance …