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Breaking Mobile Industry NewsTapulous Releases "Riddim Ribbon" iPhone Music GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 9, 2010 - 12:14pm.
Palo Alto,
Calif. - Tapulous, developers of the
"Tap Tap Revenge" music-based games for Apple's iPhone and iPod
touch, have released a new game, "Riddim Ribbon," with tracks from the
Black Eyed Peas and Tiesto. The $2.99 game, which was co-produced by Black Eyed
Peas' will.i.am., lets users "create their own unique mixes to hot tracks
as they race down a crazy ribbon, pick up pebbles, choose forks in the road and
avoid obstacles."
Google Reduces "Equipment Recovery Fee" on Nexus OneAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 9, 2010 - 12:13pm.
Washington
- Google (NASD: GOOG) has reduced the "equipment recovery fee" that customers must
pay if they choose to break a two-year service contract with T-Mobile for its
Nexus One smartphone, the Associated Press reported. The $350 fee for new
T-Mobile customers was reduced to $150, while the $250 fee for existing
T-Mobile subscribers who upgraded to the Nexus One fell to $50. That fee from
Google would be in addition to a separate early termination fee charged by
T-Mobile USA, which is $200 if the contract is broken between days 14 and 120.
Slacker Web Radio Now Available on Palm SmartphonesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 4, 2010 - 12:39pm.
San Diego
- Streaming music service Slacker on Thursday announced the availability of a
mobile radio application for the Palm (NASD: PALM) webOS platform. The Slacker Radio Mobile
application is available for the Pre, Pre Plus, Pixi and Pixi Plus smartphones
in the U.S. and Canada.
AT&T Allows Live TV Streaming on iPhone via SlingPlayerAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 4, 2010 - 11:03am.
Dallas
- AT&T (NYSE: T) has reversed its stance and will allow live TV streaming over its 3G
network to iPhones using Sling Media's streaming service.
AppFund to Fuel Development of Apple iPad ApplicationsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 4, 2010 - 8:51am.
New York
- CNET and E! Online co-founder Kevin Wendle and MusicNation fo-founder Daniel
Klaus have teamed to form AppFund, a new investment firm that will provide
funding and expertise to developers working on applications for Apple's new
iPad.
LensVector Gets $30 Million for Camera Phone Lens TechAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 4, 2010 - 7:04am.
Mountain View,
Calif. - LensVector, a developer of
autofocus technology for camera phone lenses, announced on Thursday that it has
raised $30 million in a third round of financing, led by Institutional Venture
Partners.
tags: Deals | Mobile | VC | Samsung | Kodak | Images | Menlo Ventures | Mitsui | Institutional Venture Partners | Silicon Valley Bank | LensVector |
Sony PSP App to Stream Live Football to Arsenal FansAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 3, 2010 - 10:46am.
London
- Sony (NYSE: SNE) Computer Entertainment has released a new application that will provide
live streaming video of English Premier League football team Arsenal to PSP
handheld game devices, The Register reported. The Arsenal TV Matchday
application, set to become available for download in coming weeks, will let
fans attending games at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium watch goal replays during
matches. Video will be delivered over a secure Wi-Fi network within the
stadium.
tags: Games | Sports | Video | PSP | English Premier League | Sony Computer Entertainment | Arsenal |
Open Mobile Video Coalition to Study Mobile TV ViewingAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 2, 2010 - 12:10pm.
Washington
- The Open Mobile Video Coalition, a trade group looking to accelerate adoption
of over-the-air mobile TV, announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with
Harris Interactive and Rentrak to measure consumer viewing habits with mobile
TV. During a consumer test in Washington,
D.C., viewers will be able to
receive up to 20 channels of free mobile TV from eight local area stations.
OMVC will work with Harris and Rentrak over the spring and summer to measure
viewing patterns.
tags: Mobile | Video | Mobile TV | TV | Rentrak | Research | Harris Interactive | Open Mobile Video Coalition |
Mobile App Reviews Site Appolicious Acquires AppVeeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 2, 2010 - 8:39am.
Chicago
- Appolicious, the operator of a directory and reviews site for Apple's iTunes
App Store, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired AppVee, which operates
similar sites for the iPhone and Google's Android mobile platform.
Motorola Backs Mobile Barcode Firm ScanbuyAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 2, 2010 - 8:15am.
Schaumberg,
Ill. - Motorola (NYSE: MOT) Ventures on
Tuesday announced that it has made an investment in Scanbuy, a developer of
mobile barcode technology and services.
tags: Deals | Mobile | VC | Retail | Investments | Motorola Ventures | Masthead Venture Partners | Hudson Ventures | Scanbuy |
Bravo TV Teams with Foursquare on Location-based GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2010 - 11:40am.
New York
- NBC Universal's Bravo TV network has partnered with location-based social
network and reviews service Foursquare, with Bravo to offer Foursquare users game
"badges" for visiting locations seen on Bravo's programs. Bravo will
promote the Foursquare service and the 500 Bravo-specific locations in on-air
segments, and plans to offer a sweepstakes and other awards to entice users to
play the game on Foursquare.
Google to Release Nexus One for AT&T 3G NetworkAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2010 - 11:39am.
San Francisco
- Google (NASD: GOOG) will release a version of its Nexus One smartphone for use on
AT&T's (NYSE: T) 3G network, CNET News.com reported, citing a filing with the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). CNET notes that this version of the device
will likely work on most European 3G networks, as well. Google has already
announced plans to offer a version of the Nexus One for Verizon's and Sprint's
networks.
Avvasi Lands $14 Million for Mobile Video MonetizationAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2010 - 7:11am.
Waterloo,
Canada -
Avvasi, a provider of mobile video monetization services, announced on Monday
that it has raised about $14 million in its second round of venture capital
financing, co-le
tags: Deals | Mobile | VC | Video | Celtic House Venture Partners | Tech Capital Partners | Avvasi | Ontario Emerging Technologies Fund |
Video Ringtone Firm Vringo Files for $64.3 Million IPOAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 29, 2010 - 9:18am.
New York
- Vringo, a provider of mobile video-sharing and video ringtone services, has
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public
offering (IPO) that aims to raise $64.3 million.
Universal Music Taps Netbiscuits for Mobile Artist SitesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 28, 2010 - 2:03pm.
New York
- Universal Music Group said on Thursday that it ahs partners with Netbiscuits
to expand its direct-to-consumer mobile content and services. Under the deal, Universal
will use Netbiscuits' platform to launch additional artist-branded mobile sites
and services, offering features like the ability to make purchases directly
from their phones.
Motally to Provide Analytics for Apple iPadAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 28, 2010 - 2:02pm.
Apple Lifts Restrictions on 3G VoIP Calls for iPhone, iPod TouchAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 28, 2010 - 1:08pm.
Los Angeles
- Apple (NASD: AAPL) has lifted restrictions that will now allow developers to create VoIP
applications for its iPhone and iPod touch that will enable the devices to
Internet-based calls over a 3G network.
China: No Restrictions on Google Android if Laws FollowedAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 27, 2010 - 9:45am.
Beijing - Amid tensions
between Google (NASD: GOOG) and China
over the fallout from a hacking incident, China said on Wednesday that it
would not place restrictions on the use of Google Android-powered cell phones,
provided Google complies with all regulations, the Associated Press reported.
Vodafone Claims 450,000 European Music Service SubscribersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 26, 2010 - 10:11am.
London - European mobile
network operator Vodafone (NASD: VOD) has attracted nearly 450,000 customers to its music
subscription services, including 100,000 in December alone, and now claims the
largest base of paying music subscribers in Europe.
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