Archive for April 24th, 2008
 Mobile Advertising Solutions, a new player in the Mobile Ads space, have contacted me regarding a Beta version of a new free Mobile games service they’re offering (sadly at the moment only for those in the UK). You can download some pretty good games, for free, and the only you thing you’ve to “do” in return is see some Ads as the game starts up.
Here is a small selection of what's on offer:
  
I think it's important to point out that (a) there are the data costs from your operator of downloading the game still to pay for, and (b) if you click to go “online” from an Ad, then obviously data charges are incurred there too (plus anything you might buy!). I would also encourage to read the T+C's before inputting your info - but that is something I would recommend with any online service!
My personal favourite game is the 3D crazy golf - a fantastic pick up and put down game that you can return to, and works super-well on a Mobile - I've also been enjoying the delights of Garfield's Day Out this evening!
Overall, this seems to be a pretty cool service, from a cool new entrant in to the Mobile Ads space - the website is well-designed (clean, not over-cluttered), as is the wapsite. They’ve some good games, and dare I state some big-name advertisers (NME and eBay were the Ads I saw). If you’re a UK reader, why not have an investigate and see if you find something you like - again, I reckon Crazy Golf 3D is the winner 
The website is: http://123play.com (no that's not a mistake missing the www.)
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 There's no amount of legal battling or even a federal trade embargo that's going to keep this chip-making giant from rising to the top. Case in point, Qualcomm's latest financial statements show that, despite all the legal costs associated with fighting IP battles the world over, the company has managed to rake in $2.61 billion in revenue - a 17% increase from $2.22 billion for the same period last year. And, net income was posted at $766 million - a 6% increase from $726 million for the same quarter last year.
With Qualcomm working to bring its tech-expertise to the coming onslaught of Google Android-powered handsets, the future is looking ever brighter for the California-based company. And, as such, Qualcomm is looking toward an 8-16% revenue increase for the coming quarter.
Well done, Qualcomm.
[Via: MocoNews]
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 Handset manufacturers are scrambling to get their wares mated to Google's Linux-based Android OS, and it looks like Qualcomm's lending a helping hand. The chip-making giant has announced that it's hooked up with several OEMs looking to launch an Android-powered handset this year. It makes sense for Qualcomm to help these handset manufacturers develop their hardware for the Android platform, those handset are going to be packed with Qualcomm's chipset bits, after all.
Sayeed Choudhury, product manager for system software at Qualcomm's chip division stated that Qualcomm is working with OEMs to push out “more than five handsets that’ll use Android.” The hardware offerings in question should offer features similar to that on the iPhone, but at a lower price point. And, Choudhury says that, “Google has really thought through what Apple has just begun to unlock.”
Keep your eyes peeled for no less than 5 handsets running Android by year's end. We can't wait!
[Via: EETimes]
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 While Motorola works through yet another round of disappointing financials, it looks like the company's aging RAZR brand is still going strong. The Motorola RAZR2 V9m is apparently headed north of the border to our friends in Canada. More specifically, the RAZR 2 V9m will be offered to Virgin Mobile Canada customers. With RAZR style and music-centric aspirations, the RAZR 2 V9m is the latest higher-end handset to be offered on Virgin Mobile's Canadian network.
For $149 CAD (about $147) on 3-year contract, Virgin Mobile Canada is ready to serve up the RAZR2 V9m with a 2 megapixel camera, 2 inch external QVGA display, external music controls, 2.2 inch internal QVGA display, stereo Bluetooth, EV-DO, and microSD card slot. This is about as good as it gets on Virgin Mobile Canada, which is more than we have the ability to say about the company's US ambitions.
[Via: MobileInCanada]
Thanks, J!
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 Just because the Motorola W755 isn't anywhere near the high-end of Motorola's handset portfolio doesn't mean it doesn't deserve a little attention. As the more stylish (and slim) than feature-packed handset, the Motorola W755 will be bringing all the glory of its 1.3 megapixel camera, touch-sensitive external controls, Bluetooth, and EVDO to the mass-market soon.
The Moto W755 should sport a RAZR-esque keypad and will offer a microSD card slot to complement the handset's media-centric intentions. Two color variants - Gray and Purple - will be made available on launch, with front-face (external face)
of the two variants sporting different styling. The Purple Motorola W755 seems to be aimed more at the female demographic with a more decorated front-plate, while the more masculine Gray Moto W755 sports straight-forward styling (not to perpetuate gender stereotypes or anything).
As expected, the Moto W755 is wearing Verizon branding, so anticipate the usual complement of Verizon-specific media services. We're looking for the Motorola W755 to drop in Might at an unknown price point - as a budget-minded handset it shouldn't be too expensive.
[Via: PhoneArena]
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 While the higher-profile, and higher-end Motorola MotoZINE ZN5 has taken up more than its share of the limelight recently, the lesser-known MotoZINE ZN200 has been patiently waiting behind the scenes for its couple minutes of fame.
That fame comes in a decidedly un-glamorous spec-leak, courtesy of a recently discovered User Agent Profile. According to the cryptically sparse profile, the Motorola MotoZINE ZN200 should have a 2 megapixel camera in tow. It's not the 5 megapixel Kodak-branded shooter that we can't wait to see on the MotoZINE ZN5, but 2 megapixels will still get the job done if the optics are on point. There isn't any mention of other specifications for the ZN200, other than a smattering of references to multiple video and audio formats. Multimedia playback and recording is par for the course that the ZN200 is set to play, so it's not surprising to see audio/video support.
Let's just hope this particular handset brings some serious style to Motorola's lineup.
More info on the MotoZINE ZN200 as we hear it.
[Via: Cellpassion]
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 We haven't heard much about the Nokia E-Series handsets of late. So, just in time to quench your thirst for QWERTY-keyboard toting E-Series handsets, here are a few live photos of the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 smartphones.
Following on the Nokia E71 leak in January, the E71 has popped up once again. As you can see from the photos, the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 are clearly sporting a 3.2 megapixel camera. Speculation points to the Nokia E71 launching with WiFi, 3G HSDPA, and GPS.
The first two pics are the Nokia E71, and that last photo is allegedly the rear of the Nokia E66.
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 In a confusingly enterprise move, youth-targeting Helio has just announced that their “Ultimate Inbox” service available on the Helio Mysto, Helio Fin, and Helio Ocean handsets is now push-email enabled. Not only will Helio actively push emails to your Helio from any Gmail, Yahoo!, Hotmail email account, but the new push-email service is stated to be compatible with any POP and IMAP email account.
Push email is usually reserved to dedicated push-email services, so Helio's push (pun unintended) to marry the real-time email service to virtually any email account is a refreshing change.
So, if you're holding a Helio handset in your hand (or pocket) and still haven't stumbled upon Helio's new offering, check out the new service. Just fire up your Helio Mail client and hit “Send/Receive.” When prompted to enable the push-email service, choose accordingly.
[Via: HelioCity]
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The famous manga publisher TOKYOPOP has announced an exclusive agreement with GoComics to bring a host of new manga titles to mobile phones in the coming months.
Under the deal, TOKYOPOP will be featured in the newly expanded GoComics mobile comics and manga offering — available through the mobile web or in the GoComics Mobile Manga + Comics application. There will also be a stand-alone TOKYOPOP mobile Internet deck.
With these new platforms, GoComics reaches every comic fan with a mobile phone, including iPhones and smart phones. Comics and manga can be read for free with ads, or they have the ability to be purchased individually using points-based subscriptions… More information is available on GoComics' website.
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The famous manga publisher TOKYOPOP has announced an exclusive agreement with GoComics to bring a host of new manga titles to mobile phones in the coming months.
Under the deal, TOKYOPOP will be featured in the newly expanded GoComics mobile comics and manga offering — available through the mobile web or in the GoComics Mobile Manga + Comics application. There will also be a stand-alone TOKYOPOP mobile World wide web deck.
With these new platforms, GoComics reaches every comic fan with a mobile phone, including iPhones and smart phones. Comics and manga can be read for free with ads, or they have the ability to be purchased individually using points-based subscriptions… More information is available on GoComics' website.
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