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Google, Sprint Launch Mobile Wallet on Nexus S 4G Phones

September 20, 2011 8:04 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Sprint and Google announced the rollout of Google Wallet to all Nexus S 4G customers...

HP Provides Assist on Carrier App Stores

September 20, 2011 8:00 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

Even though HP made its intentions known that it's getting out of the webOS smartphone/tablet business, it's still firmly entrenched with wireless operators...

Exec: Yahoo 'Huge' in Mobile

September 15, 2011 8:11 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

A Yahoo! executive took to the blogosphere yesterday to spell out why Yahoo! is a huge mobile player – and it has been for a while.

Kindle with Special Offers Goes Local

September 15, 2011 8:09 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Amazon today announced that it will bring local deals to the Wi-Fi and 3G version of its Kindle with Special Offers.

Keynote Scores Mobile Banking Efforts

September 15, 2011 8:07 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Banks are putting greater emphasis on mobile banking strategies, according to Keynote Competitive Research's mobile banking scorecard.

VZW Courts Developers at Annual Conference

September 14, 2011 7:59 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Verizon Wireless is aiming to become more developer friendly with a major revamp of its apps store and developer services...

Chomp Gets Prime Placement on VZW

September 13, 2011 8:22 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

Verizon Wireless will be using Chomp search technology in its revamped Verizon Apps, formerly known as V Cast...

Report: Hurricane, Quake Slow Mobile Web Performance

September 13, 2011 8:19 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Hurricane Irene and that rare East Coast earthquake slowed mobile web performance during the last couple weeks of August...

Italian Startup Brings Phone Info Service to U.S.

September 13, 2011 8:14 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

Based out of the Italian Riviera, the company aims to bring its permission marketing-based phone service to the United States.

Philly Papers Kick off Android Tablet Initiative

September 13, 2011 8:13 am | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

The owner of Philadelphia's two major newspapers is offering discounted tablet computers...

FTC Clamps Down On Acne Cure Apps

September 9, 2011 8:14 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Developers who said apps could treat acne have agreed to drop their marketing claims to settle charges from the FTC.

Adfonic Raises $7.5M, Plans Bigger U.S. Presence

September 8, 2011 8:16 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

About 45 percent of the company's business comes from the United States, says London-based CEO Victor Malachard.

GetJar Gold Offers Android Users Free Apps

September 8, 2011 8:12 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

GetJar today officially announced GetJar Gold, a program that gives consumers access to free premium applications...

Pager Technology Trumps Smartphone Paging Apps for Critical Messaging

September 7, 2011 3:33 pm | by Ted McNaught, Critical Alert Systems | Articles | Comments

While new smartphone paging apps are promising the same fast, reliable service as pagers, a comparison of cellular and paging networks and devices shows dramatic differences that can impact the reliability and speed of critical messaging, as well as patient and public safety.

Native Apps Vs. HTML5-based Apps: What Does the Future Hold?

September 7, 2011 3:28 pm | by Max Bluvband, Silent Communication | Articles | Comments

There has been a lively debate lately about the implications of the emerging HTML5 web standard for mobile applications, with questions raised as to whether or not HTML5-based mobile apps will supplant "native" mobile apps in the various mobile marketplaces.

Igniting Mobile Apps for the Enterprise with HTML5

September 5, 2011 1:09 pm | by Jonathan Stark, Mobiquity | Articles | Comments

While I don't think HTML5 is the right approach in every case, I have seen it ruled out based on misinformation. So my goal is to clarify what HTML5 is (and isn't) capable of so IT leaders can make an informed decision about the best choice for their projects.

Twitter's Jack Dorsey Rallies iOS Developers

September 2, 2011 8:20 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

"We want to know what additional materials you need from us to help you build products, boost distribution and expand your reach."

Mobile Shopping: More Buzz Than Buy so Far

September 2, 2011 8:12 am | by Ellen Gibson, AP Retail Writer | News | Comments

Companies selling everything from hardware to high fashion are touting all the new applications they're rolling out that enable shoppers to do anything from check a store's inventory while in the dressing room to order prescriptions.