Mobile Launches

VH1 Mobile Launches "Mobile Junk 20" Application

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 18, 2006 - 2:28pm.

New York - Viacom's VH1 Mobile on Monday debuted "Mobile Junk 20," an application that lets users upload video and photos taken with their mobile devices, for possible inclusion on the network's TV show, "Web Junk 20." Sprint is the first carrier to offer the application. The application will also let viewers view and rate photos and videos submitted by other users.

Hachette Filipacchi Media Launches Five New Mobile Sites

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 11, 2006 - 1:11pm.

New York - Publisher Hachette Filipacchi Media announced on Monday the launch of new mobile sites for five of its brands: ELLE, Car and Driver, Premiere, ELLEgirl.com and Shock. The ad-supported free mobile content, including articles, photos, video clips and reviews, will be distributed by mobile firms Crisp Wireless and Nellymoser.

ROK Entertainment Group Launches Mobile TV Service in U.S.

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 12:52pm.

Beverly Hills, Calif. - ROK Entertainment Group on Tuesday introduced its ROK TV mobile TV service in the U.S. The 2.5G and 3G service currently offers 13 channels -- such as TV Reggaeton, OutThere TV and Noche De Salsa -- with subscription rates of $0.99 per channel.

Airborne Launches Mobile Content for Olsen Twins, Sprouse Bros.

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 19, 2006 - 12:37pm.

Montreal - Mobile entertainment publisher Airborne Entertainment and partner Dualstar Entertainment Group on Wednesday launched the first mobile content for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and the Sprouse Bros. The set of $1.99 downloadable wallpapers will be followed by original ringtones and ringback tones later this summer.

Verizon Wireless Launches Live Concert Performance Videos

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 10, 2006 - 1:07pm.

New York - Verizon Wireless announced on Monday the launch of V CAST Performances, which will offer video clips of over 50 live concert performances to subscribers of its $15 per month V CAST VPak service.

MobiTV Launches Version of Service for Windows Mobile Devices

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 29, 2006 - 12:54pm.

Emeryville, Calif. - MobiTV, a provider of mobile TV delivery technology for cellular, Wi-Fi and broadband-enabled devices, announced on Thursday the availability of a version of its service for Windows Mobile-powered phones and devices.

InfoSpace Launches Moviso Direct-to-Consumer Mobile Storefront

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 29, 2006 - 12:45pm.

Bellevue, Wash. - Mobile entertainment developer and distributor InfoSpace on Thursday announced the launch of a direct-to-consumer mobile entertainment storefront at Moviso.com.

Chicago Sun-Times Launches Mobile Version of Website

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 29, 2006 - 12:31pm.

Chicago - The Sun-Times News Group (STNG) announced on Thursday that it partnered with Unified Mobility Corporation to create a version of the website for The Chicago Sun-Times for cell phones and portable devices.

MTV's Youth Site Neopets.com Launches Neopets Mobile

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 27, 2006 - 2:15pm.

Los Angeles - Neopets.com, the MTV Networks-owned youth website with over 30 million members, announced on Tuesday the launch of Neopets Mobile, which allows users to engage with their Neopets characters, stories and activities on their mobile phones.

Radio Disney Launches on Mobile Phones With mSpot

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 27, 2006 - 2:01pm.

Burbank, Calif. - Radio Disney, the company's terrestrial, satellite and online radio station for kids and families, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with mSpot to launch a mobile phone version of the channel.

Warner Bros. Launches WAP Portal for "Superman Returns"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 27, 2006 - 1:59pm.

Burbank, Calif. - Warner Bros. Digital Distribution on Tuesday announced the launch of a mobile storefront for its upcoming "Superman Returns" movie, which debuts in theaters on Wednesday.

U.K. Radio Firm UBC to Launch Mobile Digital Radio Song Downloads

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 26, 2006 - 1:38pm.

London - U.K. independent radio programming producer UBC Media announced on Monday plans to launch a digital radio station that lets listeners instantly download songs they hear to their mobile phones, Reuters reported.

bCODE Launches SMS Mobile Movie Ticketing Service in Australia

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 26, 2006 - 12:40pm.

Sydney, Australia - Mobile ticketing service provider bCODE announced on Monday the launch of its SMS text message-based mobile movie ticket sales service with Manly Cinemas in Australia.

Disney Launches Family-oriented Mobile Phone Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 13, 2006 - 2:15pm.

North Hollywood, Calif. - The Walt Disney Company on Tuesday launched Disney Mobile, its family-oriented U.S. mobile phone service that piggybacks on Sprint's nationwide network.

Verizon Launches Wallpaper Application from Rocket Mobile

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 2, 2006 - 11:41am.

Basking Ridge, N.J. - Verizon Wireless announced on Friday that it has partnered with mobile application and messaging developer Rocket Mobile, which will host and distribute a wallpaper application that allows users to personalize their phones with various images.

Video-Sharing Site YouTube Launches Mobile Uploads Feature

Authored by dmw on May 10, 2006 - 4:12am.

San Mateo, Calif. - YouTube, a video-sharing site that claims 12 million unique visitors and 1.2 billion viewings each month, on Wednesday announced the launch of a new feature that lets users upload videos directly from their cell phones and PDAs to the site. The service allows YouTube members with mobile devices that can take video and send MMS messages, and who subscribe to Cingular, Sprint, T-Mobile or Verizon, to create a mobile profile and e-mail videos directly from their devices to YouTube.

Helio Launches Youth-Focused Mobile Phone Service with MySpace Link

Authored by dmw on May 2, 2006 - 11:10am.

Los Angeles - Helio on Tuesday announced the launch of its mobile virtual network, offering 3G cell phone service targeting young consumers with multimedia features. Among other multimedia features, Helio subscribers will be able to post photos and messages directly from their phones to their accounts on the MySpace social networking service; program live content feeds to be sent to their phones from partners including MTV and The Onion; and purchase and download mobile games for $5.99 each. The service runs on two handsets, the $275 Hero and $250 Kickflip, with calling plans ranging from $40 to $135 a month. "Helio is custom-built for the lifestyle of young people who have their mobile device at the center of their universe," said Sky Dayton, CEO of Helio and founder of EarthLink. "With Helio, mobile is about staying connected in innovative ways where sharing your world includes content like videos and games, or unique personalization that you know your friends will love." Los Angeles-based Helio said its service will be available at 1,000 retail locations by the end of May.

Sprint Nextel Launches Wireless "MyFoodPhone" Service

Authored by dmw on May 2, 2006 - 11:05am.

Reston, Va. - Hoping to appeal to diet-crazed Americans, Sprint Nextel on Tuesday launched a new service that lets Sprint subscribers with camera phones track their food consumption and remotely access nutritional counseling. The service, known as MyFoodPhone, prompts uses to take pictures of the food they eat at each meal or snack and send them in for review by a nutritional advisor. Customers, who pay $9.99 a month, then receive video feedback on their eating habits biweekly. Clients also can log data such as weight, exercise and calories burned on a special website to track their progress through their phones

Filmnight to Launch Mobile Service for Emap's Empire Magazine

Authored by dmw on April 12, 2006 - 6:19am.

London - Publisher Emap's Empire magazine said on Wednesday that it partnered with Filmnight Digital to launch a mobile content service. The Empire Filmnight Club will offer downloadable movie clips, ringtones and games, in addition to the ability for subscribers to submit their own movie reviews on their mobile phones.

MSNBC Launches Beta of Ad-Supported Free Mobile News Service

Authored by dmw on April 5, 2006 - 1:10pm.

Las Vegas - News website MSNBC.com announced on Wednesday that it plans to launch an ad-supported mobile news service, which will be free to subscribers but include video and banner ads along with news stories. The company partnered with Bellevue, Wash.-based mobile application developer Action Engine on the service, which began a three-month beta test today. MSNBC.com Mobile will offer print versions of news stories, in addition to videos of headline and business news, photo slideshows, and clips of NBC News programs including "The Today Show".

VH1 Mobile Launches "Mobile Junk 20" Application

Hachette Filipacchi Media Launches Five New Mobile Sites

ROK Entertainment Group Launches Mobile TV Service in U.S.

Airborne Launches Mobile Content for Olsen Twins, Sprouse Bros.

Verizon Wireless Launches Live Concert Performance Videos

MobiTV Launches Version of Service for Windows Mobile Devices

InfoSpace Launches Moviso Direct-to-Consumer Mobile Storefront

Chicago Sun-Times Launches Mobile Version of Website

MTV's Youth Site Neopets.com Launches Neopets Mobile

Radio Disney Launches on Mobile Phones With mSpot

Warner Bros. Launches WAP Portal for "Superman Returns"

U.K. Radio Firm UBC to Launch Mobile Digital Radio Song Downloads

bCODE Launches SMS Mobile Movie Ticketing Service in Australia

Disney Launches Family-oriented Mobile Phone Service

Verizon Launches Wallpaper Application from Rocket Mobile

Video-Sharing Site YouTube Launches Mobile Uploads Feature

Helio Launches Youth-Focused Mobile Phone Service with MySpace Link

Sprint Nextel Launches Wireless "MyFoodPhone" Service

Filmnight to Launch Mobile Service for Emap's Empire Magazine

MSNBC Launches Beta of Ad-Supported Free Mobile News Service

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