Archive for October, 2008

Mobile Advertising in the Netherlands, the first comprehensive study

The IAB has published the results of the first comprehensive study of the mobile advertising market in the Netherlands. The research indicates that 30% of the population and 53% of the youngster (16 – 24 years) are open towards receiving advertising on their mobile phone. There are 2 important conditions for successful mobile advertising models: [ READ MORE ]

Mobile Messaging addiction

People are getting more and more addicted to mobile messaging and mobile e-mail. So much so that they put it ahead of their own health, their relationships and the welfare of others.  That’s the conclusion of a study conducted by Osterman Research and commissioned by Neverfail. The texting and e-mail facilities of our mobile devices [ READ MORE ]

BlackBerry Web Signals notify about new mobile content

Research In Motion (RIM) announced the availability of the new BlackBerry Web Signals technology for the BlackBerry developer community. BlackBerry Web Signals leverages RIM’s unique push technology to allow online content providers to automatically notify BlackBerry smartphone users when relevant content has been published and to allow streamlined, one-click access to the online information. With online [ READ MORE ]

RIM introduces touch screen on Blackberry Storm

Research In Motion (RIM) has presented their new Blackberry Storm. Most striking feature of this new mobile device is its touch screen, making the obvious comparison with rival Apple’s iPhone. The touch screen of the Storm however is remarkably different because it’s ‘clickable’: when touched, the screen depresses slightly as if it’s a typewriter key. [ READ MORE ]

Mobile surfing in US as popular as in UK

Surfing on the mobile internet is becoming more and more popular in the United States. According to Bango, the use will soon surpass the level of the United Kingdom, where mobile surfing has been common for years. Bango reports the top 5 countries for July 2008: - UK (19,35 %) - US (18,88 %) - [ READ MORE ]

Mobile Web 2.0: when will the bomb explode?

The Mobile Internet is on the rise, but when will the bomb explode? What are the key drivers behind the expected growth? Which business opportunities are offered by this platform? Get the answers at the 3rd Web Goes Mobile Seminar which will take place on Thursday, 4 December 2008. Subscribe now for this seminar – [ READ MORE ]

Nokia invests in chat and instant messaging

Nokia and OZ Communications today announced that Nokia is to acquire OZ, a privately held company with approximately 220 employees and headquartered in Montreal, Canada. OZ, the leading consumer mobile messaging solution provider, delivers access to popular instant messaging and email services on consumer mobile devices. By acquiring OZ, Nokia will enable easy-to-use, fast access [ READ MORE ]

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