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Mobile Growth Stats & Mobile Web Tips

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:18:35 +0000

As reported in the Comscore mobile reports in October, 6.8 percent of all U.S. Web traffic occurred from mobile devices. The marketing news and research service eMarketer estimated in August that more than 91 million consumers in the U.S. will use mobile searches on a monthly basis by the end of 2011. And what do I do with this Information?

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Links iOS developers should bookmark

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:14:31 +0000

Even if URLs could be remembered, why bother when you can just store them in a handy file for reference later? Even the earliest cellular phones had the ability to store phone numbers and with caller ID — this transformed into another form of bookmarking.

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Larry Page & Eric Schmidt at Zeitgeist Americas 2011

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:07:50 +0000

The questions coming from the Zeitgeist audience covered Big Topics like Motorola (NYSE: MMI) and what the merger will mean, patents, challenges to Google (NSDQ: GOOG), risk-taking and what Google would be synonymous with in the future (“search” being the key word of the last several years). Their questions and answers also cover competitors like Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) and Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO).

Larry Page & Eric Schmidt at Zeitgeist Americas 2011

Rogue Mobile App Charges

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:00:03 +0000

Developers could face stricter rules over mobile application charges following changes to the way premium rate services (PRS) are regulated.

Regulator PhonepayPlus has launched a public consultation on its proposed guidance on mobile apps following an “increasing need” to address issues surrounding premium-rate texts and other hidden charges in some mobile applications.

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Gold Rush for Mobile Apps

admin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:39:30 +0000

As demand surges for apps to run on iOS, Android and whatever operating system will power the next wave of smart mobile devices, companies are facing a dearth of mobile development talent. For IT professionals with programming skills, that gap represents a fresh opportunity to embark on a career makeover.

To put the demand in perspective, consider that Apple racked up $1.78 billion in app sales in 2010, and global mobile app sales are forecast to hit $4 billion this year, according to IHS, a market research firm in Englewood, Colo.

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Facebook Targets Instagram

admin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:33:37 +0000

Facebook plans to add a series of photo filters to its mobile application in the coming months with the hopes of drawing off fans of Instagram, the popular photo-sharing application.

The new feature has been ready for some time, according to two engineers who work at Facebook, but Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, hopes his engineers and artists create more filters before releasing the new product. Both Facebook engineers asked not to be named as they are not allowed to speak publicly for the company about unannounced products.

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VODAFONE UK Helps Convert First Rate

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:56:26 +0000

First Rate Exchange Services Limited (First Rate), the UK’s largest provider of white label foreign exchange services, is deploying a Vodafone One unified communications solution that will not only lead to faster, more agile ways of working at the company, but also contribute to a projected £450,000 saving in communications costs alone.

First Rate is rolling out the Vodafone UK solution across its three offices in and around London. This will enable hot-desking – making more efficient use of existing office space – and give employees the flexibility to work effectively wherever they are, reducing the need for travel.

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Google Catalogues

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:56:46 +0000

For years, shoppers have enjoyed flipping through glossy print catalogues to be inspired, discover new trends and find great products. Today, mobile technologies can make catalogue shopping more engaging, social and creative.

With that in mind, they have created Google Catalogues—a free app for tablet devices that enables you to browse all of your favourite catalogues and interact with new layers of rich-media content.

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O2 enters deals market

admin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:53:03 +0000

O2 is to expand its Priority scheme to bring the voucher market mainstream with exclusive deals and experiences from top high street brands, including Odeon Cinemas, Harvey Nichols, WH Smith, National Express, JJB and Zizzi.

Priority Moments gives O2′s 22 million customers the chance to benefit from money saving deals and enhanced experiences. The operator claims this could save every customer up to £105 per month.

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The death of webOS

admin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:50:21 +0000

When Palm proudly launched the Pre back in 2009, running the all-new webOS, I’ll admit I was impressed. By the time it went on sale in the UK, some considerable time later, I was invited to go and sit through a demonstration ahead of being given my review unit.

O2 was very proud to have bagged the exclusive, but with the exception of the iPhone, the network had been making some pretty poor decisions on handset procurement at the time. I’ll admit that I was guilty of making a few snide remarks about O2′s exclusive meaning everyone else had simply said ‘no thanks’ to Palm.

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